Mindfulness MSc NEWS

Samye Ling's Association with the University of Aberdeen's
Programme in Mindfulness Studies

Mindfulness is an innate capacity of the mind to be aware of the present moment in a non-judgemental way. It promotes a way of being that helps us to take better care of ourselves and lead healthier lives. It also enables us to access inner resources for coping effectively with stress, difficulty and illness. This training in mindfulness is entirely secular and is available as a blended learning opportunity, combining e-learning and face to face teaching. Participants study part-time at a distance while staying in post in their own professional setting. An important part of the programme is that participants develop a daily mindfulness practice.

Colleagues from Samye Ling will be making a significant contribution to the teaching of the programme and some of the courses will be hosted at Samye Ling and Holy Isle. The lead Samye Ling tutor is Rob Nairn.

Applications for the new intake are open from the beginning of January 2011. The programme will commence in July 2011.

For details of how to apply for the programme please contact the programme director, Graeme Nixon at g.nixon@abdn.ac.uk.

More details can be found here on the Aberdeen University website