(1 credit) This course builds upon an introduction to Compassionate Communication (such as CST317) to focus on practicing the view and skills of Compassionate Communication and explore how that relates to and interacts with Buddhist practice. Compassion Communication practices will focus on offering empathy, setting boundaries, and navigating conflict. Given that we are in a Buddhist context, we will talk about the relationship between Compassionate Communication and Buddhist concepts and practices, including meditation, mindfulness, ethics, and the nature of self. This course is an intermediate level course which assumes prior introduction to Compassionate Communication.
MISSION STATEMENT: Maitripa College is a Buddhist institution of higher education offering contemplative learning culminating in graduate degrees. Founded upon three pillars of scholarship, meditation, and service, Maitripa College curriculum combines Western academic and Tibetan Buddhist disciplines. Through the development of wisdom and compassion, graduates are empowered with a sense of responsibility to work joyfully for the wellbeing of others. We serve our students and the region through diverse and relevant educational, religious, and community programs.
