Buddhist Geeks

Author Biography:

Richard C. Brown founded the Contemplative Education department at Naropa University in 1990. Since the 1980 ’s he has taught or been an administrator in Buddhist-inspired schools and programs. He is interested in the application of Buddhist wisdom and skillful means to non-sectarian teacher education, parenting, and spiritual development.

Episode Description:
Richard Brown–a long time Buddhist and contemplative educator–joins us to share some of the details from his recent involvement in helping the small Buddhist country of Bhutan reform their public education system. Bhutan, which since the early 70’s has had as its main goal to increase Gross National Happiness, wants to create an education system that pulls the best from the West. The main principles they’re holding with this reform, include Contemplation, a Holistic approach, Sustainability, Cultural Integrity, and Critical Intellect. They’re aim is to educate their populace in such a way that they’re prepared for [...]

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