Buddha's Teachings

Especially when being at home in an academic environment the temptation to rely on intellectual knowledge and understanding is immense. However, we have to understand that the motivation and currency of all buddhist teachings is to support people in finding happiness. They want to be applied and change the way we experience the world; as Lama Ole Nydahl explains in his book "The Great Seal" - an inspiring commentary on the "Great Seal Wishes" by the Third Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Dorje:

However satisfying a deep intellectual knowledge of Buddha's teaching may be, only those who realize mind on the level of experience - and retain its freshness and bliss in the marrow of their bones - can fully convince others through their example.

 

Buddhism and Psychology

Both Buddhism and Psychology are interested in the well-being of people. It thus appears natural to investigate where both meet and what they can learn from each other.
I follow up this interest invarious ways. In the 'research' section you will see that several of my research projects focus on the physiological and psychological changes resulting from meditation and the benefits they may bring for our daily lifes.
Also our students on the online MSc Programme Consciousness and Transpersonal Psychology have the opportunity to explore the link between Buddhism and Psychology.
Several of the general principles of the Buddhist view and meditation practice are increasingly benefitting people in more general contexts and with my mindfulness @ work I'm offering a successful programme that helps participants to integrate these principles into their daily life.
Furthermore, I am regularly invited to give talks and presentations on the topics 'Buddhism and Neuroscience' and 'Buddhism ans Psychology'. In countries as for instance Hungary, Latvia, Poland, Germany, Spain, Australia and several others these talks were attended by large audiences.