Course Module 2: The Philosophy Behind it All: Yogacara
Without the Buddhist philosophy called Yogacara (literally “Unionist” or “Mind-Only”), it’s not possible to have a thorough understanding of the Buddhist view on topics like human perception, “ego,” or karma. If we want deep and three-dimensional wisdom regarding the mind and its functions, the frameworks offered by this school of thought are crucial.
But it’s not only that--Yogacara includes many contemplations and practices that can unlock our moment by moment experience of self and other, and help us move through the world with much greater clarity of how our mind projects and misinterprets reality. From this, a fountain of compassion for both yourself, others, and the world begins to spring forth.
By studying modern texts on the inner meaning of this philosophical system, we begin to makes sense of teachings and practices we may have touched before in a fresh, robust, and practical way.
Week One: What is Yogacara?
Week Two: The Eight Consciousnesses
Week Three: The Alaya-Vijnana
Week Four: The Seventh Consciousness - The Ego, East and West
Week Five: The Three Natures and Buddha-Mind
Week Six: If It’s All Subjective, How Can We Share A World? A Discussion of Individual and Shared Liberation on The Bodhisattva Path
Purchase grants access to Mindful.Dharma Advanced Buddhist Studies Course Module 2, running from March 25 - April 29, 2026. This includes access to live sessions, class recordings, and the community discussion board.
We offer several rates to help make this program financially accessible to as many people as possible:
Standard: This rate reflects the cost of offering the program, including support for teachers and staff, as well as overhead costs. This rate is suggested for those who are able to consistently meet their basic financial needs.
Sponsor: This rate is suggested for those who are able to comfortably meet their basic financial needs and have enough space in their budget to help make this program available to others.
Subsidized: This rate is suggested for those who struggle to meet their basic financial needs are or are experiencing financial hardship.
We are committed to making programs accessible to those with genuine interest in participating. If you are not able to afford the subsidized rate, please submit a request for assistance here: Scholarship Request Form
Without the Buddhist philosophy called Yogacara (literally “Unionist” or “Mind-Only”), it’s not possible to have a thorough understanding of the Buddhist view on topics like human perception, “ego,” or karma. If we want deep and three-dimensional wisdom regarding the mind and its functions, the frameworks offered by this school of thought are crucial.
But it’s not only that--Yogacara includes many contemplations and practices that can unlock our moment by moment experience of self and other, and help us move through the world with much greater clarity of how our mind projects and misinterprets reality. From this, a fountain of compassion for both yourself, others, and the world begins to spring forth.
By studying modern texts on the inner meaning of this philosophical system, we begin to makes sense of teachings and practices we may have touched before in a fresh, robust, and practical way.
Week One: What is Yogacara?
Week Two: The Eight Consciousnesses
Week Three: The Alaya-Vijnana
Week Four: The Seventh Consciousness - The Ego, East and West
Week Five: The Three Natures and Buddha-Mind
Week Six: If It’s All Subjective, How Can We Share A World? A Discussion of Individual and Shared Liberation on The Bodhisattva Path
Purchase grants access to Mindful.Dharma Advanced Buddhist Studies Course Module 2, running from March 25 - April 29, 2026. This includes access to live sessions, class recordings, and the community discussion board.
We offer several rates to help make this program financially accessible to as many people as possible:
Standard: This rate reflects the cost of offering the program, including support for teachers and staff, as well as overhead costs. This rate is suggested for those who are able to consistently meet their basic financial needs.
Sponsor: This rate is suggested for those who are able to comfortably meet their basic financial needs and have enough space in their budget to help make this program available to others.
Subsidized: This rate is suggested for those who struggle to meet their basic financial needs are or are experiencing financial hardship.
We are committed to making programs accessible to those with genuine interest in participating. If you are not able to afford the subsidized rate, please submit a request for assistance here: Scholarship Request Form