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Welcome to the University of Sydney Buddhist Society's website. Unibodhi was established in 1982 to foster university students' and staff's understanding about the teachings of the Buddha.Today, Unibodhi provides many events to continue to foster the understanding of Buddhism at the University of Sydney. We welcome all people at our functions and believe in the Buddha's message that peace within one's own heart and mind can bring peace and harmony to the world around us.
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The Psychology of Awakening: Integrating Buddhism and Science
When: Wednedsay 14 October
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Holme Common Room (upstairs Holme building).
Speaker: Chien Hoong Gooi
Buddhist practices have long striven to achieve clarity, awareness and a greater understanding of our human experiences. The adoption of this approach by medical science and psychology has seen Buddhist practice come to the forefront of innovative treatments for depression, anxiety and the achievement of general well-being. Come along and learn about the developments in this exciting field, such as Mindfulness Meditation, and experience its benefits through guided experiential exercises.
Speaker Bio: Chien Hoong is a registered Psychologist who is currently involved in clinical research applying Buddhist mindfulness practices in the treatment of anxiety disorders as part of ongoing training to complete his postgraduate in Doctor of Clinical Psychology. He is the former Buddhist Chaplain at the University of New South Wales and has led workshops and given talks at the Buddhist Library, Buddhist Council of NSW and to the Buddhist youth community.
