Notice of "Buddhist Counselor Training Course ～Fusion of Buddhism and Counseling, Fusing Buddhism and Counseling to Develop Human Resources who Can Help People in Troubled Situations

The Organization for Buddhist, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Yasuteru Ei) is pleased to announce that it will hold a "Buddhist Counselor Training Course" on June 8 (Sat) and 9 (Sun), 2024.

Event details: https://bca-org.com/counselor/

In today's society, more and more people are suffering from stress and worries, and there is a growing interest in mental health. Therefore, our organization has decided to develop human resources who can more deeply relate to human suffering through a new approach that combines Buddhist teachings and counseling techniques.

People who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

In this course, students will learn knowledge and skills to be close to people who are facing various difficulties, such as those involved in nursing care, those supporting family members in the final stages of life, and those who have lost a loved one. The course is well organized, covering everything from basic counseling theory to practical techniques.

Upon successful completion of the entire two-day course, participants will be certified as "Buddhist counselors" by the organization and will receive a certificate of certification. Upon completion of the course, participants will be required to undergo a ceremony to receive a diploma (monk's qualification) and a Dharma name.

Outline of the event

Event name: Training Course for Buddhist Counselors

Date: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2024 (with 6-month access to video lectures)

Venue: Asset Build Seminar Room and Shinshoji Temple Kasukabe Dojo (Entrance Ceremony)

　　　　　　 (1-9-43 Kasukabe, Kasukabe-shi, Saitama 344-0061)

Access : 1 minute walk from Kasukabe Station on the Tobu Skytree Line

Fee: 330,000 yen (Early Bird Discount: 286,000 yen until May 15)

　　　　　　 220,000 yen (early bird discount: 187,000 yen) for qualified priests

Conditions of Participation: Must be at least 20 years of age and not a member or affiliated member of any antisocial group.

　　　　　　 Applicants are required to provide a 400-word motivation for applying. There will be a screening.

Number of applicants : 15

Sponsor ： Organization for Buddhist Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Application site: https://lp.bca-org.com

<Contents

Day 1 9:00-18:00

Opening ceremony and orientation

Introduction to Buddhism

Introduction to Esoteric Buddhism

What is a Buddhist counselor?

Life and Death Studies

Grief Care

Spiritual Care

Day 2 9:00-17:00

Meditation basics (classroom & hands-on practice)

Listening (classroom lecture, hands-on practice)

Activities as a Buddhist counselor

Gakudo Ceremony (conferment of Buddhist certificates and Dharma names)

Buddhist Counselor Certificate Awarding Ceremony

Buddhist counseling has great potential to address many of the problems of modern society. We hope that this course will help to nurture people who can be close to and support those who are suffering.

Outline of Organizer

Organization for Buddhist Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Incorporated Association

Representative: Yasuteru Ei, President

Address: Shichijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8223, Japan

　　　　 402 Daini Kyoto Building, 227 Daikoku-cho, Shichijo-dori, Aburaokoji Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan

URL: https://bca-org.com/

For customer inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Organization for Buddhist Complementary and Alternative Medicine

TEL ： 048-700-7014 (East Japan Headquarters)

Inquiry form: https://x.gd/lvw4e