Online webinar
24 July 2024
1pm-2pm (AEST)
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Join us for a conversation about "Joy, Love, Compassion, and Equanimity: The Evidence-Based Heart of Secular Buddhism." Discover how these core principles of Buddhism are supported by modern scientific research and can be applied to enhance your everyday life. This talk will delve into the practical benefits of these timeless values, offering insights into how they promote mental well-being, resilience, and harmonious relationships. Whether you are new to Buddhism or seeking a deeper understanding, this lecture will provide valuable knowledge and tools to cultivate a balanced and fulfilling life.
This conversations series will be presented by Associate Professor Pema Duddul.
Associate Professor Pema Duddul is an adjunct in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the University of New England. He is also the Engagement Project Manager for the Humanistic Buddhism Centre at Nan Tien Institute and a Dharma teacher for Pristine Awareness: Foundation for Buddhist Practice. Pema was the Buddhist chaplain for the University of Southern Queensland from 2019 to 2023, as part of the university’s multi-faith service. Pema is also the author of dozens of scholarly and creative works, including his most recent book: Luminous Awareness: A Guidebook to Natural Awakening in Life and in Death (2022), which includes a foreword by the Dalai Lama. Pema has been teaching Dharma since 2006, with a focus on The Four Immeasurables (joy, love, compassion and equanimity).
This event is free; however, registration is essential. Register here