Introduction to Calm Abiding

Dr. Ian Coglin (Jampa Ignyen) is an adjunct research fellow at the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies (SOPHIS), Monash University, Melbourne and currently works as a translator for the Institute of Tibetan Classics, Montreal, Canada. He holds a PhD in Asian Studies and his specific interests include Buddhist metaphysics, phenomenology, hermeneutics and psychology. He became a monk in Dharamsala and then trained as a monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for twenty years, completing his studies at Sera Je College, Sera Monastic University in 1955. His current projects include the translation of the first book of the Compendium of Buddhist Science and Philosophy which has just been published, and a forthcoming translation of Buddhapalita's commentary on Nagarjuna's Fundamental Wisdom. WEEKEND COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO CALM ABIDING The mind is the starting point of all personal development, for it is the calm mind that secures our well being while the unruly mind destroys our peace. In this course we shall examine how our mind of the present moment tends to be untamed, unruly, inflexible and unclear, and how it may be tamed so that it becomes an instrument for the development of wisdom. We shall examine how, with the steady application of mindfulness and introspection, our mind will naturally progress through the nine stages of mental placement. To this end we should identity the five faults that hinder our natural internal quiescence and see how the eight applications, six powers, and four mental engagements may be applied to eliminate the five faults. Cost includes includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea both days. For catering purposes please register by 10th December. e: office@tibetanbuddhistinstitute.org p: 08 8351 8788 or m: 0418 847 016