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Level One Entering the Mandala
Level One Entering the Mandala
MODULE 1
Introduction to Buddhist Chaplaincy - Entering the Mandala (30 hours)
MODULE 2
Chaplaincy Area Specialisation (30 hours)
Level Two Compassion in Action
Level Two Compassion in Action
MODULE 3
Placement - Compassion in Action (54 hours)
MODULE 4
Integration and Assessment (30 hours)
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Level One Entering the Mandala
Level One Entering the Mandala
MODULE 1
MODULE 1
Introduction to Buddhist Chaplaincy - Entering the Mandala (30 hours)
Online sessions 3 x 3h
Residential session (18h)
Supervision 3 x one hour 1-1 supervision in-between sessions plus one peer supervision.
General introduction
Overview of the different public sectors
(prison, healthcare, hospice/palliative care)
Basic tools and skills needed for chaplaincy
Buddhist sangha care
Awareness of rituals/prayers in other Buddhist traditions
Case studies and reflective journaling
Written Assessment: Public Sector Profile Assignment
MODULE 2
MODULE 2
Chaplaincy Area Specialisation (30 hours)
Students will choose a public sector they wish to explore in more depth.
Online sessions 3 x 3h
Residential session (18h)
Supervision 3 x one hour 1-1 supervision in-between sessions plus one peer supervision session.
Offering basic spiritual care to other Buddhists, to people of other faith traditions or none
Gaining a clear understanding of what it means to work in a prison, hospital, or hospice/palliative care environment
Case studies and reflective journaling
Supervision and peer support
Written Assessment: Buddhist Formation Assignment - "How does my spiritual formation built on Buddhist wisdom and contemplative practice help me be with others during times of great suffering and distress?"
On completion of Module 1 and Module 2 students will be able to:
On completion of Module 1 and Module 2 students will be able to:
communicate their own understanding of the Buddhist approach to chaplaincy/spiritual care
apply key spiritual care practices of presence, compassion and non-judgmental listening
accompany ill, dying or grieving sangha members (sangha care)
provide basic spiritual care to people who are experiencing suffering in prison or different healthcare settings (outreach)
offer rituals, prayers or guided meditations in appropriate ways
Level Two Compassion in Action - Placement and Certification
MODULE 3
MODULE 3
Placement / Internship - Compassion in Action (54 hours)
Students choose their volunteer or professional placement to put their learning into practice.
Placement 48 h or 8 days
Mid-point session online (3h)
Supervision 3 x one hour 1-1 sessions with faculty
Written Assessment: Reflective Log Assignment
It will be the responsibility of the student - in collaboration with their National Buddhist Union - to find their placement. During this module, students will be mentored by EBU course tutors and receive peer support.
MODULE 4
MODULE 4
Integration and Final Assessment (30 hours)
Online sessions 3 x 3h
Residential session (18h)
Supervision 3 x one hour 1-1 supervision in-between sessions plus one peer supervision
Presentation Assessment: Reflection and Integration
Reflective paper
Student presentations, peer and faculty review
Tutorials
Mentor interview
Supervision and peer support
Certification
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