Colin Thompson: Buddhist Mindfulness and Jung

Today we’ll be listening to mindfulness therapist Colin Thompson as he takes us on a journey from the origins of Buddhism to modern practice. Ranging from the understandings of the Buddha to Jon Kabat Zinn, W. H. Auden, Ezra Bayda and Carl Jung, Colin describes how mindfulness develops our attention to the present moment. The intersections between Jungian psychology and mindfulness are explored particularly with reference to the Shadow and the Self archetypes. This episode also includes a sho...

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Welcome to the Jung Society of Melbourne’s Podcast where we share talks given to the Society by Jungian experts from around the world. We cover the basics of analytical psychology as well as in-depth explorations of all things Jungian including the enriching application of Jungian psychology across literature, film, therapy and in our everyday life. The Society offers a space for the exploration and development of Jungian ideas and practice. We offer talks on the third Friday evening of every month as well as courses and workshops, a Jungian library, a newsletter and discussion groups. Please visit our website at:http://www.jungsocietymelbourne.com/ Or our facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/JungSocietyMelbourne/ Music supplied by: https://www.purle-planet.com