Study of the Mind - Prajñādhara

In 2008 WCCL Foundation, Pune initiated the Study of the Mind project with the view to bring in Indian Mind Traditions in Therapy. Study of the mind also aims to bring in tools and techniques for sound mental health to working professionals and all people. The Study of the Mind series of Prajñādhara propagates the eastern philosophical mind traditions and makes these unique traditions and sciences accessible to people from all walks of life. Through Pradñyā Smriti, an 8-session program on ‘Wisdom based Mindfulness’, the Wisdom First project and by hosting Teachings from Masters in the field of Indian Mind Traditions this division has been taking small steps at creating a Sangha.

Starting December 2018, The Study of the Mind is happy to bring to Bengaluru a 5- month certificate course on Applied Buddhist Psychology and Ethics titled ‘Healing the Mind through knowing the Mind’.

Pradñyā Smriti

Eight session program on ‘Wisdom based Mindfulness’

Wisdom First

Project that mindfully integrates key concepts into therapeutic work

Teachings and Talks

The Study of the Mind makes the eastern philosophical mind traditions accessible all people

Healing The Mind

Five month Certificate Course in Applied Buddhist Psychology & Ethics

Sangha is the word used for a community of fellow practitioners in Buddhism. But a Sangha does not necessarily have to be Buddhist.

Thich Nhat Hanh wrote in his recent book Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society the following text (it has been shorted for an abridged version):

It is difficult to make a change alone. In the Sangha there is a powerful collective energy of mindfulness and concentration. It can help us make a breakthrough; it ignites our insight. Our practice together of walking, sitting, breathing, eating, is very important. When we practice with the Sangha, it’s easier than practicing alone. Sometimes something may carry us away. But thanks to the collective practice, we can regain our solidity. Even if we’re distracted, our Sangha can help us remember to come back to the present moment, to touch what is positive, to touch our own peace, to see how to undo the difficulty. Everybody contributes their part. You don’t need to be exactly like others. This is true whether you are thinking of your family as your Sangha or of the larger beloved community. Everyone has their own abilities. You don’t need to be like others; you just need to be yourself. You don’t need to have perfect health or a perfect mind without any worries and anxiety. You can still have some pain in your body or some pain in your mind. But thanks to the practice, you can create more joy, peace, and understanding that nourishes you, nourishes the Sangha, and nourishes the world.