Wisdom and Compassion - a conference on Buddhism and Psychotherapy: October 25 - 28 2001

There has been a steady growth in the interest in Buddhism in the West over the last twenty years. As part of this development many psychologists and psychotherapists have seen that it is possible to engage in fruitful dialogue with Buddhists and use Buddhist insights in their own therapeutic practice with encouraging results.

With the intention of taking this exciting meeting of these two approaches one step further, Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute is presenting the fifth Conference on Buddhism and Psychotherapy hosting both international and local speakers.

Participants in the Conference will have an opportunity to work with positive and negative aspects of emotions. This can lead to a better understanding of seeing more clearly the habits of self protection and self limitation that hinder both our mental/ physical health and our potential to help others.

Set in the tranquil foothills of the Yarra Ranges National Park, the Conference offers participants an excellent opportunity to gain self-understanding, to get to know others, and to share valuable experiences in both formal and informal ways.

The presenters have an intimate knowledge of Buddhism and therapeutic training; both providing the ground for the development of a better sense of well being.

This is the only national conference of this nature held in Australia.

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