Both formerly and now what I [the Buddha] teach is suffering and the cessation of suffering
Who We are
The Illumination of Mindfulness Institute is dedicated to imparting early Buddhist teachings to provide the theory and conceptual bases for mindfulness mental health practices and interventions.
Vision and Mission
Vision
<span”>The vision is to create a more enlightened world informed by the Buddhist philosophical and theoretical bases from which mindfulness practices originated.
<span”>Mission
<span”>The mission of the Illumination of Mindfulness (Satiprah<span”>ā) Institute is to impart knowledge of early Buddhism in the service of mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth and development.
Who can benefit from our institute
Mental health practitioners who wish to learn the theoretical basis of mindfulness and how they can utilize this in their work. They will be trained in how to conceptualize their clients’ needs and tailor their interventions congruent with early Buddhist teachings.
We will be offering workshops and seminars from Buddhist scholars for students who wish to learn about the Buddhist canon.
We will be hosting workshops, seminars, and retreats for anyone who wishes to further their knowledge and personal development. These workshops, seminars, and retreats will focus on a variety of topics ranging from meditation to insight on The Four Noble Truths and their application to everyday life.
About our publication
This book is largely based on the first author’s doctoral dissertation and expanded through collaboration with two practicing psychologists and an ordained Buddhist nun. This is the first book to provides a theoretical model for modern psychotherapy through extrapolations from early Buddhist fundamentals.
In Buddhist psychotherapy, the therapist listens to a client discuss their concerns, considers how the client’s suffering can be conceptualized from a Buddhist worldview, and uses mindfulness and other techniques taught by the Buddha to address the source of their suffering. This framework does not rely on any specific spiritual belief, but instead seeks to alleviate client suffering in a world where everything is ultimately impermanent and impersonal.
Buddhist ideas are extracted quotes from early Buddhist texts and illustrated with modern clinical examples, this rich volume will help modern psychotherapists deepen their understanding of mindfulness and enrich their practice.
Learn about our book from the publisher.
View bookWe’re proud to be Affiliated with Alliant University
The Institute and our teachings are rooted in Buddhist scholarship, so we intentionally chose an academic institution as our partner in this venture.
As home of the California School of Professional Psychology and leader in preparation of mental health practitioners, we knew Alliant would allow for the academic rigor of the studies and trainings offered by the institute.
We are proud to partner with Alliant in enacting the Buddhist mission of eliminating suffering with integrity by connecting early Buddhist teachings to mental health practices.