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NAN TIEN INSTITUTE 231 Nolan Street Unanderra NSW 2526 Table of Contents

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 2 FOUNDATION AND HISTORY ...... 2 INTRODUCING NAN TIEN INSTITUTE ...... 2 SECTION 2. COURSES, ENTRY REQUIREMENT AND FEES ...... 3 APPLIED ...... 3 HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING ...... 4 MENTAL HEALTH ...... 5 HUMANISTIC ...... 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ...... 6 Proficiency in English ...... 6 Students in final year undergraduate studies ...... 6 Interview and references ...... 6 SECTION 3. COURSE INFORMATION ...... 7 APPLIED BUDDHIST STUDIES ...... 7 Program Introduction ...... 7 Graduate Certificate in Applied Buddhist Studies ...... 7 Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies ...... 7 Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) ...... 8 Course Advice...... 8 Subject Information ...... 8 HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELLBEING ...... 14 Program Introduction ...... 14 Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing ...... 14 Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing ...... 14 Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) ...... 15 Course Advice...... 15 Subject Information ...... 15 MENTAL HEALTH ...... 22 Graduate Certificate in Mental Health ...... 22 Graduate Diploma in Mental Health ...... 22 Master of Mental Health ...... 23 Course Advice...... 23 Subject Information ...... 23 ...... 27 Program Introduction ...... 27 Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism ...... 27 Course Advice: ...... 27 Subject Information ...... 27 SECTION 4. CROSS INSTITUTIONAL STUDIES ...... 29 Subject Information ...... 29 SECTION 5. SERVICES ...... 32 ACCOMMODATION ...... 32 DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT ...... 32 LEARNING RESOURCES ...... 33 STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE ...... 34

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Foundation and History Standards Agency, NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Since the grand opening of Nan Tien in Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism and 1995, the Temple has been enthusiastically Mental Health, as well as customised Continuing sharing and promoting Buddhism, as well as Professional Development (CPD) programs. New reinforcing the understanding between Western programs in Business and Health Services will be and Eastern cultures. introduced soon. In September 2001, the City Council NTI operates from its own state-of-the-art campus, donated a parcel of land just opposite Nan Tien incorporating contemplative pedagogy and Temple as the site for the Nan Tien Institute (NTI) fostering an environment for holistic learning, and Art Gallery. This was the start of a truly allowing students to contribute to the advancement precious and remarkable opportunity for NTI to and integration of knowledge, culture and ethical flourish in an exquisite setting. NTI began teaching understanding. and operating out of rooms at Nan Tien Temple in NTI is dedicated to: 2011, until construction of its Campus was complete. The NTI Wollongong Campus was • Promoting the abilities and personalities of officially opened four years later, by the Prime students in a harmonious Buddhist Minister of Australia, The Honorable Tony Abbott environment. MP and Grand Master on 1 March 2015. • Preparing students to meet the challenges of "To foster talent through education" is one of the Fo a globally interdependent society. Guang Shan's main objectives. Over 25 years, • Developing awareness of the scientific Grand Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang method and its application in understanding Shan (FGS) has founded 5 institutes of higher social problems. education and 16 Buddhist colleges around the • Using the knowledge and skills obtained world. The aim is to share the wisdom of Buddhism through studies of science and the and to create a well-informed society. Fo Guang humanities, to engage in problem-solving in Shan has established the in today's society. California USA (1990), (1993) • Developing a community of scholars, and (1996) in , Nan Tien academics, skillful practitioners and students Institute Australia (2009) and Guang Ming College not only rich with knowledge and skills, but in the Philippines (2014). The five institutions form also with an aspiration to enrich their the Fo Guang International University Consortium. spirituality to become meaningful caring members of society. Introducing Nan Tien Institute

Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is the first Australian educational institution to offer an enlightened and holistic education for the 21st century in an environment which embraces humanistic Buddhist virtues and values. It is a non-profit private higher education provider registered in Australia through the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and open to students from Australia and countries worldwide.

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SECTION 2. COURSES, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND FEES Applied Buddhist Studies

ENTRY COURSE DURATION FEES# REQUIREMENTS Graduate Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $7,200* Certificate in 6 months with a major in humanities or International $8,800 Applied Buddhist social sciences, OR Part time options Studies available relevant work experience and *FEE HELP available to professional training of at least eligible Australian citizens 3 years, for example in Buddhist ministry or counselling.

Graduate Diploma Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic 14,400* in Applied Buddhist 12 months with a major in humanities or International $17,600 Studies Part time options social sciences, OR available a Graduate Certificate with a *FEE HELP available to focus on Buddhist Studies. eligible Australian citizens

Master of Arts Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $21,600* (Applied Buddhist 18 months with a major in humanities or International $26,400 Studies) Part time options social sciences, OR available a Graduate Diploma with a *FEE HELP available to focus on Buddhist Studies, OR eligible Australian citizens a Graduate Certificate with a focus on Buddhist Studies and 3 years of relevant work experience (for example in Buddhist ministry or counselling). Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course, but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requirements.

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Health and Social Wellbeing

ENTRY COURSE DURATION FEES# REQUIREMENTS Graduate Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $7,600* Certificate in Health 6 months with a major in in a relevant International $9,600 and Social field, such as health sciences, Part time options Wellbeing social sciences, liberal arts, or available education, OR *FEE HELP available to eligible Australian citizens relevant working experience and professional training over at least 3 years, for example in the health sector or social services or education

Graduate Diploma Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $15,200* in Health and 12 months with a major in a relevant field, International $19,200 Social Wellbeing such as health sciences, social Part time options sciences, liberal arts, or available *FEE HELP available to education, OR eligible Australian citizens

a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health.

Master of Arts Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $22,800* (Health and Social 18 months with a major in a relevant field, International $28,800 Wellbeing) such as health sciences, social Part time options sciences, liberal arts, or available *FEE HELP available to education, OR eligible Australian citizens a Graduate Diploma with a

focus on health, OR

a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health and credit average performance. Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requirements.

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Mental Health

ENTRY COURSE DURATION FEES# REQUIREMENTS Graduate Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $7,600* Certificate in Mental 6 months with a major in in a relevant International $9,600 Health field, such as health sciences, Part time options social sciences, liberal arts, or available education, OR *FEE HELP available to eligible Australian citizens relevant working experience and professional training over at least 3 years, for example in the health sector or social services or education

Graduate Diploma Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $15,200* in Mental Health 12 months with a major in a relevant field, International $19,200 such as health sciences, social Part time options sciences, liberal arts, or available *FEE HELP available to education, OR eligible Australian citizens

a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health.

Master of Mental Full-time EITHER a Bachelor degree Domestic $22,800* Health 18 months with a major in a relevant field, International $28,800 such as health sciences, social Part time options sciences, liberal arts, or available *FEE HELP available to education, OR eligible Australian citizens a Graduate Diploma with a focus on health, OR a Graduate Certificate with a focus on health and credit average performance. Note: Applicants who are not eligible for direct entry to this course but are eligible for entry to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, can transition to the Master’s degree, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma requirements.

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Humanistic Buddhism

COURSE DURATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FEES#

Graduate Full-time A bachelor degree, or Domestic $6,600* Certificate in 6 months equivalent qualification. International $8,000 Humanistic Part time options Relevant work experience Buddhism *FEE HELP available to available is normally conceived as eligible Australian citizens work in a Buddhist

profession or workplace for

at least three years full-time or six years part-time.

competencies expected from a relevant bachelor Additional Information degree. A letter of reference from a university or Proficiency in English college lecturer or a workplace supervisor who is familiar with your qualifications and experience may Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas be suitable supporting documentation and might be may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. required. For applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English, the requirement is IELTS Details of the application procedure can be found (academic version only) 6.5 overall with minimum on the Nan Tien Institute website at 6.0 in each subtest, or equivalent assessment of www.nantien.edu.au. English language proficiency. The test must be completed no more than 2 years before FEES# commencement of the postgraduate course at Nan Tien Institute. Please note: # Indicative fee assuming a full-time load and Students in final year undergraduate all electives are chosen within the Award studies program. Costs may vary depending on Applicants who are in the final year of their elective subjects chosen. undergraduate studies may submit a current official All prices listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). transcript showing their completed subjects and A one-off enrolment fee of $100 applies to grades. Applicants may be granted conditional international students and to domestic students admission subject to the successful completion of in the Mental Health program once they have the undergraduate degree prior to the been accepted into the course. commencement of the postgraduate course at Nan Costs are subject to change annually. Tien Institute. Costs are for tuition only. They do not cover accommodation, meals or incidentals Interview and references

An interview or other supplementary documentation may be required to evaluate an applicant's suitability as a graduate student in Health and Social Wellbeing. For example, if your professional training or work experience is considered as the basis of the application, then you must demonstrate that you have obtained the knowledge, skills and/or

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SECTION 3. COURSE INFORMATION Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. Applied Buddhist Studies Please check on the NTI website, or with the Program Introduction Student Services Office on the scheduled subjects. Buddhism is 2,500 Years old. The art of quiet NTI900 Critical Inquiry contemplation seems a world apart from the frantic ABS902 : Theory and Practice competition of modern life and work. Yet Buddhist ABS903 Research Methods of Religious Studies philosophy trains the skillful mind to see human ABS904 values and understand the causes and effects of human action. Deep reflection on the Buddhist story ABS920 Buddhism and Interreligious brings new perspectives to people who work in Understanding teaching and the caring professions. You can also ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and apply Buddhist teachings to business in the pursuit Sustainability of ethical enterprise and environmental ABS922 Buddhism and Modern Society conservation. In this program, the theory of ABS923 Health as Buddhist Practice Buddhism and other religious systems is integrated with experiential learning and , giving a ABS930 Tradition and Change personal experience of Buddhist spiritual values in ABS931 Selected Readings of daily life. Literature The program is organised in three levels – Graduate ABS932 Mindfulness and Conflict Transformation Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts – ABS933 as Visual Communication which form a nested sequence of courses. The ABS940 Naturalisation of Buddhism in China and flexible structure allows you to pursue your studies Beyond as far as your interests take you. ABS941 Indian Buddhism ABS942 Buddhist Theories of Mind Graduate Certificate in Applied ABS943 Meditation Practices in Buddhist Studies ABS944 Mindfulness and Cognitive Science CRICOS Course Code: 072349G CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Graduate Diploma in Applied

Duration: One semester of full-time study or Buddhist Studies equivalent in part-time study. On the successful CRICOS Course Code: 072350D completion of the Graduate Certificate, you can CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C proceed to the Graduate Diploma and the Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) with credits from the Duration: Two semesters of full-time study or subjects already completed. equivalent in part-time study. On the completion of the Graduate Diploma, you can proceed to the Course Structure: The qualification requires Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) with the completion of 4 subjects (24 credit points) as credits from the subjects already completed. follows: Course Structure: The qualification requires 1 core subject: the completion of 8 subjects (Total 48 credit points) ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism as follows: 3 electives from the Applied Buddhist Studies 2 core subjects: Program but may include 1 subject from the Health ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism and Social Wellbeing Program or the Humanistic ABS902 Mindfulness: Theory and Practice Buddhism Program. 6 electives from the Applied Buddhist Studies Program but may include a maximum of 2 subjects

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from the Health and Social Wellbeing Program or 7 electives from the Applied Buddhist Studies the Humanistic Buddhism Program. Program but may include a maximum of 3 subjects from the Health and Social Wellbeing Program or Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. the Humanistic Buddhism Program. Please check on the NTI website, or with the Student Services Manager on the scheduled Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. subjects. Please check on the NTI website, or with the Student Services Manager on the scheduled NTI900 Critical Inquiry subjects. ABS903 Research Methods of Religious Studies NTI900 Critical Inquiry ABS904 Buddhist Ethics ABS903 Research Methods of Religious Studies ABS920 Buddhism and Interreligious Understanding ABS920 Buddhism and Interreligious Understanding ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability ABS922 Buddhism and Modern Society ABS922 Buddhism and Modern Society ABS923 Health as Buddhist Practice ABS923 Health as Buddhist Practice ABS930 Tradition and Change ABS930 Tradition and Change ABS931 Selected Readings of Buddhist Meditation Literature ABS931 Selected Readings of Buddhist Meditation Literature ABS932 Mindfulness and Conflict Transformation ABS932 Mindfulness and Conflict Transformation ABS933 Buddhist Art as Visual Communication ABS933 Buddhist Art as Visual Communication ABS940 Naturalisation of Buddhism in China and Beyond ABS940 Naturalisation of Buddhism in China and Beyond ABS941 Indian Buddhism ABS941 Indian Buddhism ABS942 Buddhist Theories of Mind ABS942 Buddhist Theories of Mind ABS943 Meditation Practices in Chinese Buddhism ABS943 Meditation Practices in Chinese Buddhism ABS944 Mindfulness and Cognitive Science ABS944 Mindfulness and Cognitive Science Master of Arts (Applied Course Advice Buddhist Studies) CRICOS Course Code: 072351C Contact: Venerable Dr Juewei CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Acting Head of Program, Applied Buddhist Studies Email: [email protected] Duration: Three semesters of full-time study or equivalent in part-time study Subject Information Course Structure: The qualification requires the completion of 10 subjects and the Research ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism Project (Total 72 credit points) as follows: Credit points: 6 4 core subjects: Type: Core for all courses in Applied Buddhist Studies Program ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism This subject is an introduction to the fundamentals ABS902 Mindfulness: Theory and Practice of Buddhist thought. Students will examine ideas ABS904 Buddhist Ethics around the origin and development of Buddhism, ABS950 Research Project (12 credit points) * key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of *Subject to approval may be substituted by two 6- across various traditions. The credit point course work subjects spiritual meaning of life from the Buddhist perspective will be critically examined. The role of

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Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and practice in Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist approaching morality and ethics, as well as Studies. Prerequisite for ABS950 Research Project contemporary developments in global Buddhism, This subject is an introduction to critical thinking and will be introduced and critically appraised. the various modes of research used in Applied This subject contributes to the course aims through Buddhist Studies. The basic skills and processes its (a) in-depth introduction to key concepts and associated with developing research questions, practices of the Buddhist tradition across sectarian reviewing relevant literature and conducting and historical boundaries, from its origin to later research will be discussed. Qualitative and developments spanning 2,500 years; (b) reflective quantitative research methods will be reviewed. critical student essay and presentation showing evidence of application of religious studies and/or The subject will also cover key basic principles in social science research methods; and (c) critical, academic writing, including referencing and citation inquiring assimilation of Buddhist philosophy and methods. As part of the subject, students will be practice through open debate and discussion, encouraged to develop their own original ideas and innovative angles of interpretation, and experiential formulate research proposals that demonstrate their immersion in meditation. This subject provides the understanding of applied research. This subject essential foundation for further studies in Buddhism particularly focuses on the principles of research and a portal to other subjects such as Healing and critical evaluation, which are key skills required Traditions: Buddhism and Psychotherapy, in the process of reviewing and expanding the Mindfulness: Theory and Application, and literature based on Buddhism and its applications. Philosophy of Mind in Buddhism. The subject also covers the basics in academic writing to help students present discussion and ABS902 Mindfulness: Theory and arguments effectively in written form. Practice ABS904 Buddhist Ethics Credit points: 6 Credit points: 6 Type: Core for Graduate Diploma of Applied Type: Core for the Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Buddhist Studies and Master of Arts (Applied Studies) and elective for Graduate Certificate in Buddhist Studies); elective for Graduate Certificate Applied Buddhist Studies and Graduate Diploma of in Applied Buddhist Studies. Applied Buddhist Studies. This subject examines the systems of meditative This subject provides an overview of Buddhist practice taught in Buddhist traditions, focusing on ethics in different traditions; it also examines issues mindfulness as the key component in the Buddhist arising from their application in the contemporary doctrinal framework. It explores the theoretical world. After outlining the framework of Buddhist foundations for meditative practice as well as the ethics, a number of contemporary issues are practical methods and techniques of meditation, reviewed and discussed using the lens of Buddhist and it also looks at the variety of applications of ethical traditions: issues examined include the mindfulness in new contexts and environments. The natural world (environment, animals, conservation), subject places emphasis both on theory and on abortion, suicide, euthanasia, war, gender and practice: apart from the study and critical sexuality, economics, social responsibility, health examination of primary and secondary sources on etc. Buddhist meditation, the students also explore several techniques and aspects of mindfulness in Increasing individual ethical behaviour is at the practice. They are expected to devote two hours per heart of Buddhist traditions: understanding the day to the practice of mindfulness and record and nature of ethical choices and behaviours is also reflect on their experiences. The classes are fundamental to a sound comprehension of accompanied by practical sessions of meditation as Buddhism. This subject presents an introduction to appropriate to the development of each topic. the major areas of ethical consideration important in Buddhist teachings and then critically investigates ABS903 Research Methods of the Buddhist response in relation to contemporary Religious Studies moral dilemmas, thereby highlighting possible Credit points: 6

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contributions from - or gaps in - traditional Buddhist apart from the study and critical examination of paradigms and perspectives. primary and secondary sources on Buddhist environmentalism, students will participate in field ABS920 Buddhism and Interreligious activities examining local environmental issues. Understanding The theoretical framework, which is accompanied Credit points: 6 by practical field sessions on local environmental issues included as appropriate in the time devoted Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist to each topic Studies . The subject focuses on a theory of religion, ABS922 Buddhism and Modern Society spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. Firstly, it presents secularization processes and outlines the Credit points: 6 foundations of religious studies, it then proceeds Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist with an examination of fundamental issues in the Studies history and development of the major world The various teach systems of religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, beliefs and practices based on the principles of and Buddhism from a comparative and interfaith change and inter-dependence. This subject perspective. In the theoretical component, the major surveys how major Buddhist Schools today respond methodological approaches will be presented and to contemporary issues and events around the examined, and in the practical part readings of key world by adapting and reinterpreting the ancient texts, related to the subject outlined, will be doctrines to the modern world. This process is discussed in the context of modern societal studied in both directions: how traditional Buddhist problems such as economic, political and gender communities adapt to modernity and how Buddhist issues, and approaches to conflict resolution and teachings are interpreted, reinvented or embraced. peace. The subject outlines the main features of The topics include Buddhist responses to contemporary feminist philosophy of religion, globalisation, science and technology, economics, drawing particularly from the works of Luce Irigaray. consumerism, workplace management, ethical Additionally, the subject aims to investigate the role leadership, bio-ethics, gender issues and and future of religion and interfaith dialogue in our environmental sustainability. This subject will globalized world. Students will also explore how provide an opportunity to discuss how Buddhists in Buddhist perspectives could inform and contribute East Asia, South Asia and the west can continue to to contemporary interfaith dialogue. grow the religion in the future.

ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and ABS923 Health as Buddhist Practice Sustainability Credit points: 6 Credit points: 6 Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist Studies Studies This subject will explore the meaning of health and This subject examines the relationship between illness and how different traditions - especially the Buddhist traditions, including contemporary Greek-origin European ‘science’ tradition, Indian- Buddhist practice, and global issues in origin Buddhist understandings, and traditional sustainability and environment. It explores both Chinese medical approaches - conceive of and act classic and new sources of Buddhist on mind-body health and ill health. The subject environmentalism, as well the position of content will include the philosophy, history and environmentalism from other spiritual paths. political economy of health practices as they have Spiritual traditions have a key role in engaging developed within different cultural and creative responses to environmental and environmental contexts. Students will be introduced associated social challenges. This subject will to a range of different medical approaches including analyse scales of Buddhist environmentalism from indigenous Australian, Ayurveda and traditional the global to the personal and situate them in both Chinese as well as examining the reality of local and global geographic contexts. The subject mainstream science-based medicine as it exists in places emphasis both on theory and on practice: Western societies.

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A range of practices that are said to influence health It focuses on textual representations of Buddhist will be taught. Students will be asked to adopt and meditation (mindfulness in particular) which is critically examine the impact of one practice on their perceived to be at the heart of Buddhism. The own health. How does one’s own experience subject explores how different methods of compare to the reported expected outcomes and meditative practices are viewed and presented in evidence base for this practice? What does the some of the most influential texts on Buddhist practice tell us about the ideas that are the implicit meditation (such as the Satipaṭṭhāna-sutta) within underpinnings of such a practice? It is hoped that major Buddhist traditions. The selected texts on the mix of theoretical input and student experiences meditation are read in English translation, critically will allow us to explore health and illness in depth analysed, and their relevance for contemporary and in new ways. meditation practices discussed and reflected upon. Since the texts read in this course are on meditation, ABS930 Tradition and Change various meditative techniques are explored also in Credit points: 6 practice. Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist The subject informs students on different Studies methodological approaches to textual analysis, The subject is intended as a comprehensive survey provides foundations and background for deeper of Buddhism from its early beginnings to the present understanding of Buddhist meditation within its day. It aims to give students an insight into the historical and cultural framework and its relation to origins and the spread of Buddhism across Asia and contemporary meditation practices such as beyond. The course will familiarise students with the mindfulness, applied in a variety of new contexts. rich spectrum of Buddhist traditions and schools of philosophy and give an overview of their ABS932 Mindfulness and Conflict developments from the early beginning till the Transformation present day. Special attention will be given to the Credit points: 6 rich variety of Buddhist practices, particularly to Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist meditation. Studies The lectures will provide a comprehensive survey of The subject explores Buddhist peace work and tradition and change in Buddhist thought and conflict transformation strategies for social well- practices throughout the history, while specific being and peaceful co-existence. It presents “good topics (such as politics, gender issues, society and practices” of Buddhist inclusive communities, environment in Buddhist context) will be characteristics and benefits of a moral culture (such investigated through film viewing, seminars, group as keeping peace with nature, non-violence, discussions and projects. Exploration of various Buddhist peace principles and ethics, etc.). Since facets of Buddhism will provide an opportunity for the preparation for peace on the social level has to deeper appreciation and understanding of start with individual transformation, the greater part Buddhism as a living tradition, which is expanding of the course will be dedicated to intra-psyche fast beyond Asia and becoming a transnational change based on mindfulness theory and practice. religion of the 21st century. The students will explore several techniques and aspects of conflict transformation combined with ABS931 Selected Readings of Buddhist mindfulness in practice. They are expected to Meditation Literature devote two hours per day to the practice of Credit points: 6 mindfulness in the conflict transformation process Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist and record and reflect on their experiences. The Studies subject assumes a basic knowledge of Buddhism or The subject aims to cultivate students’ analytical elements of mindfulness achieved through the ability and understanding of Buddhist textual preliminary readings. traditions from which the teachings and practices of modern Buddhism have developed. ABS933 Buddhist Art as Visual Communication Credit points: 6

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Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist ABS941 Indian Buddhism Studies Credit points: 6 The aim of this subject is to teach the knowledge Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist and interpretative skills necessary to fully engage Studies with Buddhist material culture. The subject will be structured thematically across 4 days, with the fifth The foundations of all later schools of Buddhism day for presentations during an excursion to the Art were laid in India, this course focuses specifically on Gallery of NSW. It will start with a brief assessment doctrinal and historical events that were formative of Buddhist visual culture, before presenting the of the entire tradition before its eventual decline and evolution of the image of the historical Buddha disappearance from India. This course recounts Sakyamuni, including aniconic and synoptic the history of Indian Buddhism and covers the representations. Other sessions will include an teachings and precepts of the different analysis of the characteristics and distinguishing perspectives held in that period. After initial thematic qualities of diverse buddhas and (with approaches, the course then focuses on specific special attention to Avalokitesvara); symbols that sites as heuristic windows to explore key issues convey the values and beliefs of Buddhism; the relevant to Indian Buddhism, e.g. the role of generation of through commissions; the Aśoka, the varieties of textual evidence, the visualisation of a deity; and the power of inscribed accounts of Chinese pilgrims etc. dharani and ‘seed’ syllables. ABS942 Buddhist Theories of Mind In this intensive course there will be sessions devoted to the visual communication of Buddhist Credit points: 6 teachings, e.g., the Wheel of the Six Realms of Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist Existence, the Pure Lands, and the . Select Studies teachers, such as the First Patriarch of , This subject aims to introduce to students the , and noted monks, , and philosophy of mind and consciousness and laymen, will be considered as well. approaches to psychology in early Buddhism and Indian Buddhism. The focus of the ABS940 Naturalisation of Buddhism in subject will be on the Yogacara school of Mahayana China and Beyond Buddhism. However, as it is important for students Credit points: 6 to be familiar with pre-Yogacarin Buddhist thought, Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist the subject will begin with an introduction to the Studies conception of mind in early Buddhism. Then, both the thoughts of the Prajnaparamita and that This subject is divided into two parts. The first part of the School will be taught. Following provides a historical survey of the impact of the that, the subject turns to the Yogacara School and different Buddhist traditions on and focuses on various topics related to the notions of vice versa. China is selected because of the mind and consciousness, the psychology of successful sinicisation process that includes the freedom, rational psychology, and salient Yogacara transformation of various Buddhist traditions and and Madhyamaka features of Buddhist Tantric their interactions with indigenous philosophy, psychology. culture and religious practices from the turn of the Common Era to the present. The second part of the ABS943 Meditation Practices in subject continues the exploration of how this Chinese Buddhism naturalised form of Buddhism maintains its Credit points: 6 relevance to communities worldwide. In this final section, the successful acculturation process (as Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist seen in Buddhism becoming one of the three pillars Studies of traditional Chinese religions) is also examined in This course will offer students an intellectually the light of how Humanistic Buddhism can play a engaged study of the tradition and meditation role in global Buddhist communities in the 21st practices of Chinese Chan (later ) century. Buddhism, strongly based in the experience of the practice itself. The course will proceed by

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continually interweaving direct meditation relates to Buddhist studies of the same subject. By experience with historically informed critical studying research papers, cases, personal reflection upon Chan and its underlying tenets and accounts, and through inquiry into their own philosophy, in a way that will both build on and personal experiences, the students will be enrich studies in Buddhist meditative thought and encouraged to compare, validate and critically practices encountered in other NTI course offerings. examine the methods and insights of both cultures. The unit will provide an overview of the historical The subject will end with the examination of and cultural circumstances that shaped the intersections between mindfulness meditation and Mahayana tradition of Chan (‘Zen’) Buddhism in scientific studies of consciousness. Students will be China, from 6th century CE through the Tang and encouraged to compare and reflect on the validity of Song dynasties, with attention to its engagement knowledge obtained by each of the paths. Special with pre-existing Daoist philosophy, while attention will be drawn to the parallels between students direct experience of the two primary mindfulness and phenomenological reduction. streams of Chan meditation practice - ‘Silent Illumination’, and ‘ Introspection’ - that ABS950 Research Project emerged in the classical period, and were carried Credit points: 12 into Japan as Soto and Rinzai streams of practice. Prerequisites: ABSPG102 Research Methods of Some significant aspects of the different cultural Religious Studies and satisfactory completion of 48 expressions of Chan (Zen) that have formed as Zen credit points moved into a Western context will also be explored. Type: Core for Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) * ABS944 Mindfulness and Cognitive *Subject to approval may be substituted by two 6- Science credit course work subjects Credit points: 6 This subject provides experience and training in a Type: Elective for all courses in Applied Buddhist significant research project. Students will work on Studies their specific research project in conjunction with The subject "Mindfulness and Cognitive science" their supervisor, engaging in the stages of the examines the foundations as well as some of the research process related to critical review of the most recent developments in the field of cognitive literature, designing their project, considering science – a rapidly growing area of research, ethical dimensions of their study, and collecting integrating insights from a broad spectrum of data. The emphasis of this unit is on the application disciplines concerned with the study of human mind. of research knowledge gained in other units to the The aim of the subject is to put this relatively young practical conduct of the individual project, research project vis-à-vis the two and a half culminating in a written thesis and a presentation at millennia old Buddhist exploration in the same area. a professional seminar. Students will work under the guidance of their research supervisor and be guided The subject begins with an interdisciplinary through the stages of the research process. overview of the so-called paradigms of cognitive science, each of them representing one of the views on the nature of mind. The following paradigms are examined: Information-processing paradigm Cognitivist paradigm

Embodied cognition Phenomenology. The latter position is explored in more detail: some of the most recent developments in the study of lived human experience are examined theoretically and experientially. Together, the students will investigate how modern science of lived experience

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Health and Social Wellbeing Program Introduction The subjects in the Health and Social Wellbeing program draw on a broad range of evidence-based Health, social wellbeing, and individual and approaches and tools for health and wellbeing, collective happiness are at the core of healthy whilst embodying Buddhist philosophy in practice - societies. This program will assist you to develop via contemplative pedagogical approaches and skills and knowledge to enhance your career in this experiential learning. Throughout the program, you domain, enrich your work with others, and play an will be encouraged and supported in the influential role in community development and development of personal and professional skills and transformation. practices to foster and enhance self-awareness, personal growth, professional and spiritual Studying Health and Social Wellbeing at Nan Tien development, healthy relationships, and life-long Institute allows you to gain relevant skills, education. knowledge, and insights, that are vital for professional and personal development; you will also be studying with students from around the Graduate Certificate in Health world in a unique environment that actively supports and Social Wellbeing and encourages: CRICOS Course Code: 082517C Exploration of the interdependence of mind, body, and emotions. CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C An evidence-based, experiential, holistic Duration: One semester of full-time study or understanding of the development and equivalent in part-time study promotion of health and wellbeing practices to benefit individuals, communities, and societies. Course Structure: The qualification requires Exploring the importance of integrating the completion of 4 subjects (24 credit points) as principles of health, wellness and harmony into follows: life, and work, to develop and maintain good 3 core subjects mental and physical health, help prevent chronic lifestyle disease, and enhance productivity, HSW901 Mind Body Wellness enjoyment of life, interpersonal relationships, HSW902 Nutrition through the Lifespan and personal fulfillment. HSW903 Research Methods and Evidence Based The Health and Social Wellbeing courses are Practice relevant to people working in a diverse range of 1 elective to be chosen from the schedule below: fields. For example: NTI900 Critical Inquiry Counselling and therapy HSW905 Compassion at Work Mental health HSW906 Social and Cultural Wellbeing Nursing Allied health ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism Psychology/psychiatry Social work Graduate Diploma in Health Palliative care and pain management and Social Wellbeing Health services/health promotion CRICOS Course Code: Chronic illness/disability/rehabilitation 082516D Education CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Nutrition, sport and exercise science Duration: Two semesters of full-time study or Business/Management equivalent in part-time study HR, mentoring, life coaching Course Structure: The qualification requires Organisational development the completion of 8 subjects (48 credit points) as Complementary medicine follows:

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5 core subjects HSW915 Arts Therapy HSW901 Mind Body Wellness HSW916 Healing Traditions Buddhism and HSW902 Nutrition through the Lifespan Psychotherapy HSW903 Research Methods and Evidence Based HSW950 Research Project (12 credit points) * Practice * Subject to approval, may be substituted by two 6- HSW904 Social Policy, Health and Welfare credit point coursework subjects. HSW912 Coaching and Counselling for Health and 2 elective subjects* to be chosen from the Wellbeing schedule below: 3 electives to be chosen from the schedule Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. below: Please check on the NTI website, or with the Student Services Manager on the scheduled Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. subjects. Please check on the NTI website, or with the Student Services Manager on the scheduled NTI900 Critical Inquiry subjects. HSW905 Compassion at Work NTI900 Critical Inquiry HSW906 Social and Cultural Wellbeing HSW905 Compassion at Work HSW907 Applied Mindfulness for Professionals HSW906 Social and Cultural Wellbeing HSW911 Wellness Promotion and Evaluation HSW907 Applied Mindfulness for Professionals HSW913 Approaches to Care with Older Adults HSW913 Approaches to Care with Older Adults ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism ABS902 Mindfulness Theory and Practice ABS902 Mindfulness Theory and Practice ABS904 Buddhist Ethics ABS904 Buddhist Ethics ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability Sustainability ABS944 Mindfulness and Cognitive Science Master of Arts (Health and Course Advice

Social Wellbeing) Contact: Dr Susan Sumskis CRICOS Course Code: 082515E Head of Health CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Email: [email protected]

Duration: Three semesters of full-time study or equivalent in part-time study. Subject Information

Course Structure: The qualification requires NTI900 Critical Inquiry the completion of 12 subjects (72 credit points) as Credit points: 6 follows: Type: Elective for all courses in Health and Social 8 core subjects Wellbeing HSW901 Mind Body Wellness The subject explores a series of contemporary topics to help students develop critical thinking, HSW902 Nutrition through the lifespan research and communication skills. It will support HSW903 Research Methods and Evidence Based students in their first session of study; facilitate an Practice understanding of the nature and structure of their HSW904 Social Policy, Health and Welfare degrees; provide resources and peer support to HSW912 Coaching and Counselling for Health and enhance academic and digital literacies needed for Wellbeing success in their degree; and help students plan for HSW914 Mental Health and Wellness their post-university careers.

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This subject is designed to prepare postgraduate Wellness, health enhancement, and students, many of whom are from diverse cultural lifestyle management, and their place in backgrounds, to be successful in their postgraduate the health system and the broader society studies. The subject strengthens existing academic Spiritual understandings and practices in abilities and literacies, usually gained through mind-body wellness undergraduate study, and introduces contemporary Professional issues topics to help students develop critical thinking, Professional and ethical issues in mind- research and communication skills. The subject body wellness practice includes an introduction to contemplative inquiry which underpins the postgraduate curriculum. HSW902 Nutrition through the Lifespan Academic writing and language Credit points: 6 Academic communication Academic Assessment Type: Core for all courses in Health and Social Research and inquiry Wellbeing. Critical reading and listening This subject takes a lifespan perspective to Contemplative inquiry nutrition, diet and exercise, addressing nutritional Self-directed learning requirements fundamental to human growth through the lifespan, drawing on different health and science HSW901 Mind-Body Wellness disciplines to provide a basis for understanding Credit points: 6 nutrition. You will discuss the many factors that impact on healthy food choices and how foods can Type: Core for all courses in Health and Social be utilised to enhance wellbeing. Wellbeing In this subject, from a mind-body perspective, you Nutrition and health will explore and analyse psychological, emotional, World view of nutrition and health trends physical, social, and environmental factors that can Food as treatment contribute to, or work against, the health and Phytonutrients and medicinal properties wellbeing of individuals and societies. The subject Evaluation of nutritional status of foods will examine mind-body wellness research from a Alcohol, tobacco and smoking range of perspectives, as well as exploring practical tools and interventions to assist others in improving Nutrition for life mind-body wellness. Nutrition through the lifespan An overview and introduction to the domain Energy balance and healthy body weight Diet, health and eating disorders Primary Care and Mind-Body Medicine Nutrition and physical activity Integrative care approaches Mind-body wellness factors Quality of food The mind-body connection: Farming, food production and regulation psychophysiological indicators and their Epidemiology, social factors, food choices ramifications for health and wellbeing Health promotion and food Stress, and stress management Pain, and pain management/reduction HSW903 Research Methods and The relationship between cognitions, emotions and Evidence-Based Practice physiology in relation to health and wellbeing Credit points: 6 Lifestyle factors Type: Core for all courses in Health and Social Wellbeing Health awareness and lifestyle choices Evidence-based practice (EBP) is central to Food and eating contemporary health research and practice. In this Exercise and activity subject, you will learn how to approach research in the health and social sciences by effectively Work practices, and work culture searching the literature, critically appraising Therapies and approaches in mind-body wellness

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evidence, and assessing its significance. You will Core health promotion values, principles and key learn how to apply scientific methods and statistical policy documents principles to a variety of research situations and Personal perspectives on health and wellbeing questions and to understand the ways in which including physical activity, mental health, knowledge in the health and social sciences is nutrition, coping skills and resilience validated and communicated. Buddhist philosophy and perspectives on health, Complementary and alternative medicine is a wellness and social wellbeing thriving sector of health care. Case studies will enable you to study the philosophies and practices HSW905 Compassion at Work and supporting evidence base for selected Credit points: 6 therapies such as meditation, traditional medicine, qigong, yoga, spiritual healing, acupuncture, Type: Elective for all courses in Health and Social hypnotherapy, shiatsu, iridology, kinesiology. Wellbeing Compassion has been identified as a priority area Exploring health research and evidence- for improvement in health care. Explicit training in based practice compassion is now required within health care Ethical issues of research in health practice settings which are becoming increasingly complex and fast paced. This subject examines the Basic statistical concepts implications of compassion in health care for Appraising evidence individuals, organisations and society. It draws from the growing field of Compassion Science, which HSW904 Social Policy, Health and suggests that compassion is central to positive Welfare outcomes in health care. This subject examines physiological, psychological, philosophical and Credit points: 6 sociological evidence, which proposes a positive Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social correlation between compassionate health care Wellbeing) and Graduate Diploma of Health and enhanced by contemplative practice and staff and Social Wellbeing clients’ quality of life. This first part of the subject examines the nature of The scientific evidence on the impact of compassion public health and public health policy frameworks in health care settings is used to prepare students and issues and explores the cultural and social to cultures of compassion at work which are dimensions of health and wellness and the understood to contribute to lower absenteeism, economic and political environment in which health employee burnout, higher job satisfaction, policies and strategies are developed and commitment and accountability. This subject is implemented. The importance of social justice and grounded in a strength based, resilience building equity in health care is emphasised. approach, while offering both applied and The second part of the subject treats health theoretical experience of compassion for personal promotion, a process for individuals, carers, and professional development in health care. communities and populations to increase control The individual: an introduction to over their health by addressing the determinants of compassion, contemplation, self-awareness health and achieving improved health outcomes. and self-compassion You will practice skills needed to conduct a needs The interpersonal: compassion and the analysis and plan and evaluate an intervention for a other, understanding compassion health promotion project. competence Public health Society: applied compassion, compassionate workplaces and their History, philosophy and ethics of public health impacts on society Formulation and implementation of policy Global, national and local issues HSW906 Social and Cultural Wellbeing Case studies of specific groups Credit points: 6 Health promotion

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Type: Elective for all courses in Health and Social Challenges of personal mindfulness Wellbeing practice This subject addresses health and social services in The facilitators understanding and practice the culturally and socially diverse world in which we of mindfulness live and work. Indigenous experience of health and wellness is a major theme and you will gain an HSW911 Wellness Promotion and appreciation of the achievements and needs of Evaluation Indigenous Australians. The subject examines Credit points: 6 cultural awareness in the context of the helping Type: Elective for Master of Arts (Health and Social professionals for people working in multi-cultural Wellbeing) settings with different health and cultural This subject develops the theory and practice of philosophies and practices, and the impact of wellness assessment and health analysis, and the cultural diversity on health outcomes and the analysis and interpretation of selected diagnostic delivery of health care. information pertaining to wellness. You will explore Equity, culture and diversity for the helping the approaches to the assessment of health for professions individuals and society and the analysis of signs, Indigenous experience of health, wellness, symptoms and pathologies and develop the skills health services and health outcomes for making prescriptions for healthy lifestyles and Expectations of professional health and health promotion. social services in a diverse society Health and social wellbeing Health risk appraisal HSW907 Applied Mindfulness for Professionals Wellness assessment Credit points: 6 Environmental health Type: Elective for Master of Arts (Health and Social Health measurement and interpretation Wellbeing) and Graduate Diploma of Health and Electrophysiological measurement Social Wellbeing Biological sampling and wellness-oriented The subject will explore definitions of biochemical, toxicological and hematological mindfulness from both western and Buddhist testing perspectives. Empirical research on the study of Fitness testing and nutritional assessments mindfulness will be reviewed as well as specific approaches to applying mindfulness for self-care Health diagnosis and promotion and the care of those seeking help in a health Traditional, complementary and alternative context. Students will explore the theory, principles, medicine systems and practice of mindfulness, including health, Epidemiology wellbeing, resilience, and neuroplasticity benefits, and application to conditions of stress, physical and Occupational health and therapy mental wellbeing. Students will investigate a specific area of mindfulness application in detail. HSW912 Coaching and Counselling for Defining mindfulness in a secular way Health and Wellbeing An overview of various secular Credit points: 6 applications of mindfulness Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social An overview of various Buddhist Wellbeing) and Graduate Diploma of Health and applications of mindfulness Social Wellbeing Reviewing he literature and evidence- Promoting, motivating, and supporting health, based practice wellbeing, and positive behaviour change, is a Application of mindfulness in health highly valued and necessary competency for many settings professional roles, particularly in the areas of Challenges of training in mindfulness in health/mental health, psychology/counselling/ secular settings coaching, disability and rehabilitation,

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complementary medicine, welfare, community Social support and distribution of social outreach, human resources, and management. resources in later life Many people, however, would like to feel better Risk factors, social disadvantage and isolation equipped and trained in this area of their work. In Aged care and palliation issues this subject, you will examine a range of evidence- based and best-practice approaches to coaching Communication regarding end-of-life care and counselling for health and wellbeing, and develop practical skills via peer and client practice, HSW914 Mental Health and Wellness under supervision. Credit points: 6 Coaching and counselling domains, core Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social competencies, research, theory and best Wellbeing) practice approaches Mental health and wellness, and pro-active Developing the practitioner-client approaches to integrated mental health care, are relationship fundamental to the development of healthy Empathy and compassion communities, and the wellbeing of individuals and Professional ethical practice those around them. This subject explores a range of Importance of supervision factors that work for and against long-term robust Goals and motivation mental health, from a micro and a macro Advanced communication skills for perspective – the individual through to the broader coaches/counsellors society. You will explore the impact on individuals and their HSW913 Approaches to Care with immediate community and the potential for Older Adults integrated care approaches. Credit points: 6 Subject content includes therapeutic approaches Type: Elective for Master of Arts (Health and Social and tools that significantly enhance mental health; Wellbeing) and Graduate Diploma of Health and critical analysis of the concepts of health, wellness Social Wellbeing and illness. Lifestyle, and societal structure factors; mindfulness therapeutic practices; resilience, Given a choice, the majority of older people would flourishing, mindfulness, positive wellbeing. prefer to live in their own homes despite disabilities, loneliness and the problems of health care. In this Stereotype and stigma subject, you will consider the healthcare needs of Environment, culture, adaptive ability older people and the ways in which older people are Family, community, professional services, represented through the media, health and social government policy and planning policies and legislation, and the way that these Antecedents representations impact on their lives and their Promotion of resilience, attachment, a access to health care services. sense of belonging and empowerment Physiological changes associated with ageing Mental health and wellness Screening and assessment tools Genetic theories, vulnerability and resilience Determinants of healthy ageing Mental health and wellness across the Nutrition, physical activity, and sexuality lifespan Use of complementary medicines Adversity and growth Health care needs of an ageing population Early identification and intervention Changes within mood, thought and Value of evidence in informing priority setting and planning for services behaviour Equanimity and equilibrium National Service Standards

Implications of population ageing Therapeutic approaches Wellness, personal responsibility and the dignity of risk

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Social justice and human rights neurobiological basis of meditation training and the Buddhist perspectives art and science of meditation useful in Legislation, ethics, compassion and care psychotherapy practice will be discussed, Therapeutic communication demonstrated and practiced during the course. The Therapeutic modalities core teachings of Buddhism will be covered in terms of their use in a secular and psychological way in HSW915 Arts Therapy counselling and psychotherapy practices. Credit points: 6 The subject will also cover the Buddhist and Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social Psychological concepts and foundations of insight, Wellbeing) relationship issues, mindfulness, stress reduction, positive emotions, addictions, ageing, sickness, This subject offers students far-reaching death and self and non-self. There will be opportunities to learn and experience a range of experiential exercises to refine and deepen various verbal and non-verbal arts therapy clinically beneficial meditative practices. Content approaches, such as painting, working with photo includes investigating the social, cultural and ethical cards and psychodrama as well as therapeutic issues involved in the integration of Buddhism and interventions used in different educational and Psychotherapy in students’ work as health clinical health care settings. The course is highly professionals and in their private lives. experiential, academically rigorous and practice- orientated. Introduction to Buddhism and psychotherapy Through focusing on unconscious processes and Comparing Buddhist and Western how they can be utilised in combination with psychologies evidence-based practices, participants are exposed Mindfulness-based therapies to experiences that stimulate emotion and Mindfulness in dynamic/analytic provide opportunity for reflection. psychotherapies The contemplative component of the program Integrated Buddhist psychotherapy focuses on mindfulness, equanimity and Factors of Enlightenment and its compassion. Accessing the individual’s inner contribution to wellbeing wisdom and creative intelligence are also core goals of this course. HSW950 Research Project (12 credit Theories and techniques in Arts Therapy points) Assessment techniques of Arts Therapy Credit points: 12 Clinical Arts Therapy Psychopathology Prerequisites: HSWPG103 Research Methods Child, family and group Arts Therapy and Evidence-Based Practice and satisfactory Arts Therapy and spiritual growth completion of 48 credit points Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social HSW916 Healing Traditions: Buddhism Wellbeing) * and Psychotherapy *Subject to approval may be substituted by two 6- Credit points: 6 credit course work subjects Type: Core for Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) This subject provides experience and training in a significant research project. Students will work on In the last decade, there has been an exponential their specific research project in conjunction with increase in interest in the relationship between their supervisor, engaging in the stages of the Buddhism and Psychotherapy. This subject research process related to critical review of the explores the interface between Buddhism and literature, designing their project, considering Psychotherapy and the therapeutic actions of ethical dimensions of their study, and collecting Buddha’s core teaching and practice of data. The emphasis of this unit is on the application mindfulness, which are now incorporated in many of research knowledge gained in other units to the mainstream psychotherapies. The theoretical and practical conduct of the individual project,

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culminating in a written thesis and a presentation at a professional seminar. Students will work under the guidance of their research supervisor and be guided through the stages of the research process.

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compassionate approach to understanding and Mental Health responding to people experiencing mental Program Introduction health conditions. Command analytical and critical skills for Studying mental health programs at NTI provides analysing evidence related to mental health you with the knowledge and skills to understand the care, for critiquing research, solving problems, professional approaches during people’s recovery and for designing and developing strategies for from mental health conditions such as mind and individuals, workplaces and communities. body wellness, nutrition, healing traditions, alternative therapies, and society and environment. Cultivated contemplative practice supportive of The multidisciplinary curriculum combines self-transformative learning in which contemporary scientific evidence and traditional individualised viewpoints give way to sustaining approaches with first person mindful and multiple dynamically changing and even contemplative learning to deliver personal and contradictory viewpoints. professional development in education. While you Gain a range of practical skills for deep develop knowledge and skills to care for the therapeutic communication and therapeutic wellbeing of others, you will also develop practices intervention. to care for your own mind and body wellbeing, Develop attributes of good communication and protecting you against burnout, empathic distress leadership and an informed appreciation of and compassion fatigue. ethical standards to lead organisational and Subjects have been structured to provide students community transformation for a sustainable with several perspectives on how biological, society. environmental, social and lifestyle choices affect The coverage is specific to the field of Mental mental wellbeing. The subjects take a positive, Health and encourages students to develop a clear strength-based approach to understanding mental understanding of themselves, prior to determining health, severe challenges to mental health and the needs of others, including family, community recovery. The contribution of Buddhist philosophy and society. and contemplative pedagogy provides a focus on ethical and moral dilemmas within a Graduate Certificate in Mental compassionate and empathetic framework. Health The courses are underpinned by scholarly enquiry CRICOS Course Code: 0100333 and evidenced based approaches to mental health and wellbeing. Graduates are prepared to play CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C leading roles in community development and Duration: 1 semester of full-time study or transformation in the area of mental health. equivalent in part-time study Graduates will: Course Structure: The qualification requires the completion of 4 subjects (24 credit points) as Demonstrate advanced knowledge of mental health and wellbeing for individuals and within follows: society, including key theoretical perspectives in 4 core subjects evidenced based mental health and wellness NTI900 Critical Inquiry and develop the ability to synthesise and apply MH901 Mind Body Wellness insights in work and daily life. HSW905 Compassion at Work Demonstrate advanced understanding of MH914 Mental Health and Wellness mental health and wellbeing from a lived experience perspective that considers the impact of biological, psychological, social, Graduate Diploma in Mental lifespan and cultural factors. Health CRICOS Course Code: 0100334 Incorporate Buddhist principles in the development of an ethical, empathetic and CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C

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Duration: 2 semesters of full-time study or Course Advice equivalent in part-time study Dr Susan Sumskis Course Structure: The qualification requires Contact: the completion of 8 subjects (48 credit points) as Head of Health follows: Email: [email protected] 8 core subjects Subject Information NTI900 Critical Inquiry MH901 Mind Body Wellness NTI900 Critical Inquiry HSW905 Compassion at Work Credit points: 6 MH914 Mental Health and Wellness Type: Core MH903 Research Methods and Evidenced Based The subject explores a series of contemporary Practice topics to help students develop critical thinking, research and academic communication skills. It will MH912 Coaching and Counselling for Health and Wellbeing provide teaching resources and peer support to enhance students’ academic and digital literacies MH913 Older Persons Mental Health needed for success in their degree and post- MH916 Healing Traditions -Buddhism and university careers. Psychotherapy The subject includes an introduction to contemplative inquiry which underpins the Master of Mental Health postgraduate curriculum, and the core content of CRICOS Course Code: 0100335 this subject includes the following CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Academic writing and language Academic communication Duration: 3 semesters of full-time study or Academic Assessment equivalent in part-time study. Research and inquiry Course Structure: The qualification requires Critical reading and listening the completion of 12 subjects (72 credit points) as Contemplative inquiry follows: Self-directed learning 12 core subjects MH901 Mind Body Wellness NTI900 Critical Inquiry Credit points: 6 MH901 Mind Body Wellness Type: Core HSW905 Compassion at Work MH914 Mental Health and Wellness In this subject, from a mind-body perspective, students will explore and analyse psychological, MH903 Research Methods and Evidenced Based emotional, physical, social, and environmental Practice factors that can contribute to, or work against, the MH912 Coaching and Counselling for Health and mental health and wellbeing of individuals and Wellbeing societies. The subject is designed to enable MH913 Older Persons Mental Health students to explore and critically analyse: 1. MH916 Healing Traditions -Buddhism and principles of and research in, mind-body wellness Psychotherapy in the context of mental health; 2. the range of primary mind-body modalities available for mental MH902 Nutrition and Mental Health health. The pedagogical approach will be a mix of MH904 Ethics, Mental Health and Buddhism collaborative learning via group discussions, MH915 Therapy through Art personal and group online research, presented ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and information, experiential learning, and relevant Sustainability readings and multi-media resources.

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Credit points: 6 medical ethics and the core concepts of Buddhism. Type: Core This subject also explores some contemporary concern, including the natural world (environment, This subject takes a lifespan perspective to animals, conservation, bioethics), death and dying nutrition, diet and exercise, addressing nutritional (abortion, suicide, euthanasia, war), health, gender requirements fundamental to human growth and sexuality, business and social responsibility. through the lifespan, drawing on different health The individual ethical behaviour is at the heart of and science disciplines to provide a basis for this subject: understanding the nature of ethical understanding nutrition in the context of mental choices is fundamental to a sound comprehension health. Increasing evidence has emerged of Buddhism. This subject critically investigates a suggesting a link between dietary habits and range of responses in relation to contemporary mental health treatment. Students will discuss the moral dilemmas, thereby highlighting possible many factors that impact on healthy food choices contributions from—or gaps in—traditional for people experiencing mental health conditions Buddhist paradigms and perspectives. and how foods can be utilised to enhance mental health and wellbeing. HSW905 Compassion at Work MH 903 Research Methods and Credit points: 6 Evidenced Based Practice Type: Core Credit points: 6 Compassion has been identified as a priority area Type: Core for improvement in health care. Explicit training in Evidence-based practice (EBP) is central to compassion at work is now required, especially in contemporary health research and practice. In this health care settings which are becoming subject, students will learn how to conduct increasingly complex and fast paced. This subject research in mental health by effectively searching examines the implications of compassion in health the literature, critically appraising the levels of care for individuals, organisations and society. The evidence, and assessing its significance. Students growing field of compassion science suggests that will also critically analyse mental health research compassion is central to positive outcomes in from an ethical perspective and will understand the health care. importance of lived experience perspectives in This subject examines physiological, research. Students will learn how to apply scientific psychological, philosophical and sociological methods and statistical principles to a variety of evidence, and the relationship between research questions and to understand how compassionate health care (enhanced by knowledge in the health and social sciences is contemplative practice) and staff and clients’ validated and communicated. quality of life. Compassion science evidence is used to prepare MH904 Ethics, Mental Health and students to cultures of compassion at work which Buddhism are understood to contribute to lower absenteeism, Credit points: 6 employee burnout, higher job satisfaction, Type: Core commitment and accountability. This subject is This subject provides an overview of ethics in the grounded in a strength based, resilience building context of the experience of mental ill health which approach, while offering both applied and can place individuals in a disadvantaged position, theoretical experience of compassion for personal sometimes through diminished autonomy. and professional development in health care. This Normative ethical approaches could be includes: problematic when applied to the moral The individual: an introduction to compassion, deliberations of mental health care, such as the contemplation, self-awareness and self- medicalisation of behaviour, coercion and compassion involuntary treatment. The ethical challenges The interpersonal: compassion and the other, within mental health care will be explored through understanding compassion competence different frameworks and traditions, including Society: applied compassion, compassionate

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workplaces and their impacts on society Type: Core A state of mental wellbeing is defined as every MH912 Coaching and Counselling for individual having the opportunity to realise their Health and Wellbeing own potential, cope with the normal stresses of life Credit points: 6 and work and make a positive contribution to the Type: Core society. Rapidly evolving knowledge based on a person’s lived experience, research evidence and Coaching and counselling involve promoting, the emergence of new technologies are forcing motivating, and supporting health, wellbeing, and revision of historical truths, beliefs, traditions and positive behaviour change; it is a highly valued and approaches to mental health and wellness. This necessary competency for many professional subject explores recent developments in our roles, particularly in the areas of health, such as understanding of mental health and wellbeing, mental health, psychology, disability and including severe challenges to mental health, the rehabilitation, complementary medicine, welfare, impact on the lives of people having these as well as in community outreach, human experiences and their families, and how people can resources, and management. Many professionals recover and go on to flourish in life. would like to be better equipped and trained in this area of their work. In this subject, students will examine a range of evidence-based and best- practice approaches to coaching and counselling for health and wellbeing and develop practical skills via peer and client practice in the classroom, under MH915 Therapy through Art supervision. Credit points: 6 Type: Core MH913 Older Persons Mental Health The emerging correlations between health and art Credit points: 6 are being recognised as important determinants of Type: Core health and wellbeing. Healthy individuals create The older people face challenges such as healthy societies. This subject explores Mental disabilities, loneliness and the problems of health Health, Art and Culture in a broader context and care. This subject considers the healthcare needs how they relate to individual and societal wellbeing. of older people, their representations in the media, Art is a form of psychotherapy for individuals, health and social policies and legislation, and families, and groups in which the participants analyses their impact on the mental health and engage in artistic processes within a therapeutic wellbeing of the older people. Case studies will be relationship. Art can be practiced within therapy used to evaluate the importance of a range of and as therapy. Art is a valuable therapeutic factors on older people’s mental health, such as approach to a wide range of psychological, social having a sense of meaning and purpose, a sense and physical conditions. This subject examines the of belonging, achieving balance through social models and methods of art therapy and explores its networks, service to others, nutrition, and physical use in a range of mental health conditions. activity. Contemporary evidence on severe challenges to mental wellbeing such as dementia, MH916 Healing Traditions - Buddhism bereavement and end of life care, will be critically and Psychotherapy analysed. The role of compassion within healthcare Credit points: 6 provision for older people will be reflected upon. Type: Core Students will develop advanced understanding of In the last decade there has been an exponential theories and methods for facilitating healthy increase in interest in the relationship between ageing. Buddhist perspective on death and dying Buddhism and Psychotherapy. This subject are explored in this subject. explores the interface between Buddhism and Psychotherapy and the therapeutic actions of MH914 Mental Health and Wellness Buddha’s core teaching and practice of Credit points: 6 mindfulness which are now incorporated in many

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mainstream psychotherapies. The theoretical and neurobiological basis of meditation training and the art and science of meditation used in psychotherapy practice will be discussed, demonstrated and practised during the course. The core teachings of Buddhism will be covered in terms of their use in a secular and psychological way in counselling and psychotherapy practices. The subject will also cover the Buddhist and Psychological concepts of insight, relationship issues, mindfulness, stress reduction, positive emotions, addictions, ageing, sickness, death, and self and non-self. There will be experiential exercises to refine and deepen various clinically beneficial meditative practices. Content includes investigating the social, cultural and ethical issues involved in the integration of Buddhism and Psychotherapy in students’ work as health professionals and in their private lives.

ABS921 Buddhism, Environment and Sustainability Credit points: 6 Type: Core This subject examines the relationship between Buddhist traditions, including contemporary Buddhist practice, and global issues in sustainability and environment. It explores both classic and new sources of Buddhist environmentalism, as well the position of environmentalism from other spiritual paths. Spiritual traditions have a key role in engaging creative responses to environmental and associated social challenges. This subject will analyse scales of Buddhist environmentalism from the global to the personal and situate them in both local and global geographic contexts. The subject places emphasis both on theory and on practice: apart from the study and critical examination of primary and secondary sources on Buddhist environmentalism, students will participate in field activities examining local environmental issues. The theoretical framework, which is accompanied by practical field sessions on local environmental issues, is included as appropriate in the time devoted to each topic.

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ABS920 Buddhism and Interreligious Humanistic Buddhism Understanding Program Introduction ABS922 Buddhism and Modern Society ABS933 Buddhist Art as Visual Communication The Humanistic Buddhism program at Nan Tien Institute, the first of its kind in Australasia, trains ABS940 Naturalisation of Buddhism in China and individuals to cope with challenges in an Beyond increasingly dynamic and interdependent modern NTI900 Critical Inquiry world using Buddhist principles and values. The program brings a spirit of creativity and Course Advice: openness to the intellectual exploration of meaning within your personal and professional life. Contact: Venerable Dr Juewei You will study a range of subjects on Buddhist Head of Program, Humanistic Buddhism history, thought, and praxis. Being very close to Email: [email protected] Nan Tien Temple, you will have an opportunity to experience and study this religious setting (in terms Subject Information of social engagement, worship, and organisation) as an example to inspire further pursuits. HB901 Foundational Texts in In addition, the program will prepare you across Humanistic Buddhism disciplines and beyond, with regular faculty Credit points: 6 members and visiting lecturers in a diverse range Type: Core of specialties. This subject serves as a survey of texts contributing to the development of Humanistic Graduate Certificate in Buddhism worldwide. Students will become Humanistic Buddhism acquainted with recent scholarship on doctrines and historical development based on key passages CRICOS Course Code: 097542A from canonical texts such as Majjhima Nikāya, CRICOS Provider Number: 03233C Buddhacarita, Diamond Sūtra, Platform Sūtra, Duration: 1 semester of full-time study or Lotus Sūtra, Bodhicaryāvatāra, Vimalakirti Sūtra and Sumati Sūtra. A study of more recent equivalent in part-time study. On the successful commentaries of these sūtras by humanistic completion of the Graduate Certificate, you can Buddhist masters aims to cultivate students’ proceed to the Graduate Diploma and the Master analytical ability and understanding of of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) with credits from contemporary interpretation. In addition, the relevant subjects already completed. subject informs students about different Course Structure: The qualification requires methodological approaches to textual analysis, the completion of 4 subjects (24 credit points) as issues with translation, as well as the writings and follows: lives of exemplary Buddhist practitioners. 2 core subjects: HB902 Principles of Professional HB901 Foundational Texts in Humanistic Engagement Buddhism HB902 Principles of Professional Engagement Credit points: 6 Type: Core 2 electives to be chosen from the schedule below: This subject provides students with advanced skill Note: Not all electives are offered each semester. development and understanding of best practices Please check on the NTI website, or with the in engaging the public and devotees. Building upon Student Services Office on the scheduled subjects. materials covered in previous aspects of the ABS901 Introduction to Buddhism course, students will explore the effectiveness of a ABS904 Buddhist Ethics variety of communication and teaching strategies in multicultural and multi-faith communities. A

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learning environment is provided from which students can analyse best practices, appraise competencies, and apply theory in the teaching and exercise of humanistic values and Buddhist wisdom in a contemplative and ethical manner. Topics covered include ethical engagement, teaching methodologies, contemplative learning strategies, religious promotion, and project management in both faith-based and secular communities. Guest lecturers will be invited to share best practices and facilitate learning activities.

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SECTION 4. CROSS INSTITUTIONAL STUDIES and Psychotherapy, Mindfulness: Theory and Nan Tien Institute offers cross-institutional study Application, and Philosophy of Mind in Buddhism opportunities to students from other Australian universities, allowing subjects undertaken to count towards your degree. Cross Institutional study is ABS702 Mindfulness: Theory and available for all semesters and the subjects listed Practice below are available to undergraduate students. Credit points: 6 It is recommended that you check the subject Type: Elective availability and timetable and once you have This subject examines the systems of meditative chosen which subject you want to study, please practice taught in Buddhist traditions, focusing on submit via NTI online application system at mindfulness as the key component in the Buddhist https://www.nantien.edu.au/admissions/cross- doctrinal framework. It explores the theoretical institutional-studies foundations for meditative practice as well as the practical methods and techniques of meditation, Subject Information and it also looks at the variety of applications of mindfulness in new contexts and environments. ABS701 Introduction to Buddhism The subject places emphasis both on theory and : 6 Credit points on practice: apart from the study and critical Type: Elective examination of primary and secondary sources on This subject is an introduction to the fundamentals Buddhist meditation, the students also explore of Buddhist thought. Students will examine ideas several techniques and aspects of mindfulness in around the origin and development of Buddhism, practice. They are expected to devote two hours key Buddhist doctrines, and the basic concepts of per day to the practice of mindfulness and record Buddhist philosophy across various traditions. and reflect on their experiences. The classes are The meaning of life from the Buddhist perspective accompanied by practical sessions of meditation will be critically examined. The role of Buddhist as appropriate to the development of each topic. philosophy, meditation, and practice in approaching morality and ethics, as well as ABS704 Buddhist Ethics contemporary developments in global Buddhism, Credit points: 6 will be introduced and critically appraised. Type: Elective This subject contributes to the course aims This subject provides an overview of Buddhist through its (a) in-depth introduction to key ethics in different traditions; it also examines concepts and practices of the Buddhist tradition issues arising from their application in the across sectarian and historical boundaries, from its contemporary world. After outlining the framework origin to later developments spanning 2,500 years; of Buddhist ethics, a number of contemporary (b) reflective critical student essay and issues are reviewed and discussed using the lens presentation showing evidence of application of of Buddhist ethical traditions: issues examined religious studies and/or social science research include the natural world (environment, animals, methods; and (c) critical, inquiring assimilation of conservation), abortion, suicide, euthanasia, war, Buddhist philosophy and practice through open gender and sexuality, economics, social debate and discussion, innovative angles of responsibility, health etc. interpretation, and experiential immersion in meditation. Increasing individual ethical behaviour is at the heart of Buddhist traditions: understanding the This subject provides the essential foundation for nature of ethical choices and behaviours is also further studies in Buddhism and a portal to other fundamental to a sound comprehension of subjects such as Healing Traditions: Buddhism Buddhism. This subject presents an introduction to

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the major areas of ethical consideration important You will be taught a range of practices that are said in Buddhist teachings and then critically to influence health. You will be asked to adopt and investigates the Buddhist response in relation to critically examine the impact of one practice on contemporary moral dilemmas, thereby your own health. How does your own experience highlighting possible contributions from - or gaps in compare to the reported expected outcomes and - traditional Buddhist paradigms and perspectives. evidence base for this practice? What does the practice tell us about the ideas that are the implicit ABS721 Buddhism, Environment and underpinnings of such a practice? It is hoped that Sustainability the mix of theoretical input and student experiences will allow us to explore health and Credit points: 6 illness in depth and in new ways. Type: Elective This subject examines the relationship between HSW701 Mind - Body Wellness Buddhist traditions, including contemporary Credit points: 6 Buddhist practice, and global issues in Type: Elective sustainability and environment. It explores both classic and new sources of Buddhist In this subject, from a mind-body perspective, you environmentalism, as well the position of will explore and analyse psychological, emotional, environmentalism from other spiritual paths. physical, social, and environmental factors that Spiritual traditions have a key role in engaging can contribute to, or work against, the health and creative responses to environmental and wellbeing of individuals and societies. The subject associated social challenges. will examine mind-body wellness research from a range of perspectives, as well as exploring This subject will analyse scales of Buddhist practical tools and interventions to assist others in environmentalism from the global to the personal improving mind-body wellness. and situate them in both local and global geographic contexts. The subject places emphasis HSW702 Nutrition through the Lifespan both on theory and on practice: apart from the Credit points: 6 study and critical examination of primary and Type: Elective secondary sources on Buddhist environmentalism, students will participate in field activities examining This subject takes a lifespan perspective to local environmental issues nutrition, diet and exercise, addressing nutritional requirements fundamental to human growth ABS723 Health as Buddhist Practice through the lifespan, drawing on different health and science disciplines to provide a basis for Credit points: 6 understanding nutrition. You will discuss the many Type: Elective factors that impact on healthy food choices and In this subject, you will explore the meaning of how foods can be utilised to enhance wellbeing. health and illness and how different traditions - especially the Greek-origin European ‘science’ HSW705 Compassion at Work tradition, Indian-origin Buddhist understandings, Credit points: 6 and traditional Chinese medical approaches - Type: Elective conceive of and act on mind-body health and ill health. The subject content will include the Compassion is identified as a priority area for philosophy, history and political economy of health improvement in health care. Explicit training in practices as they have developed within different compassion is now required within health care cultural and environmental contexts. You will be settings which are becoming increasingly complex introduced to a range of different medical and fast paced. approaches including indigenous Australian, This subject examines the implications of Ayurveda and traditional Chinese as well as compassion in health care for individuals, examining the reality of mainstream science- organisations and society. It draws from the based medicine as it exists in Western societies. growing field of Compassion Science, which suggests that compassion is central to positive

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outcomes in health care. This subject examines research skills. The subject includes an physiological, psychological, philosophical and introduction to contemplative inquiry which aims to sociological evidence, which proposes a positive facilitate student personal development and self- correlation between compassionate health care direction within academic study. enhanced by contemplative practice and staff and clients’ quality of life. Compassion science evidence on the impact of compassion in health care settings is used to prepare students to cultures of compassion at work which are understood to contribute to lower absenteeism, employee burnout, higher job satisfaction, commitment and accountability. This subject is grounded in a strength based, resilience building approach, while offering both applied and theoretical experience of compassion for personal and professional development in health care.

HSW715 Arts Therapy

Credit points: 6 Type: Elective Art is a form of psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups in which the participants engage in artistic processes within a therapeutic relationship. It is a valuable therapeutic approach to a wide range of psychological, social and physical conditions. This subject examines the diversity of art therapy models and methods. Through focusing on unconscious processes and how they can be utilised in combination with evidence-based practices, participants are exposed to experiences that stimulate emotion and provide opportunity for reflection. The contemplative component of the program focuses on mindfulness, equanimity and compassion. Accessing the individual’s inner wisdom and creative intelligence are also core goals of this course.

NTI700 Critical Inquiry Credit points: 6 Type: Elective This subject is designed to prepare students, many of whom are from diverse cultural backgrounds, to be successful in their studies at an institute of higher education. The subject identifies and strengthens existing academic abilities and literacies and introduces contemporary topics to help students develop critical thinking, academic writing, academic literacy, communication and

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The Department of Fair-Trading web site has a SECTION 5. SERVICES comprehensive consumer guide for international students that can be downloaded from

Accommodation http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Factsheet_print Nan Tien Institute (NTI) appreciates that finding a /Youth/_International_students.pdf suitable place to stay is of fundamental importance The guide aims to help you understand your to students’ success and wellbeing. Therefore, NTI consumer rights and responsibilities in NSW and provides accommodation options to students in the covers the issues such as shopping, refunds, NTI website and Student Handbook. renting, cars, buying and selling property, home building, product, safety, scams and more. On-campus accommodation More information on the on - campus Nan Tien Temple's Pilgrim Lodge (The Lodge) has accommodation can be found on full board accommodation for Nan Tien Institute https://www.nantien.edu.au/admissions/internatio students which includes the provision of meals and nal-students a cleaning service. The Lodge is located in the grounds of Nan Tien Temple, only five minutes’ walk to all the facilities of Nan Tien Institute, just Dining and Entertainment across the newly built Nan Tien Bridge. On-site Karma Café facilities include social and study spaces, meeting rooms, wireless internet, dining halls and a coffee Karma Café is located on the ground floor of the shop/tea house. Nan Tien Institute campus. Serving delicious Special student accommodation rates are coffees and teas, healthy vegetarian western-style available. More information on the on - campus meals and snacks, as well as boutique chocolates accommodation can be found on and gelato. Open to students and to the visiting http://www.nantien.org.au/en/visitor- public on Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to info/accommodation. 3.00pm. Buffet style feasts available to guest on Saturdays and Sundays. Off-campus accommodation Tea House of Nan Tien Temple Off-campus accommodation is another choice if students are looking for an independent lifestyle. The Dew Drop Inn Tea House is located in Nan They can choose either rental accommodation or Tien Temple grounds. It provides a tranquil and shared accommodation. The Institute has listed attractive setting to enjoy a wide variety of exotic the alternative accommodation as a reference for teas, coffees as well as an a la carte lunch menu. students but does not provide any endorsement for Sample some traditional oriental cuisine and other these accommodation services, nor takes any Australian cafe style meals surrounded by natural financial or other exchange from these timber decor, Buddhist artifacts and views of the establishments for the listing on the Temple gardens. website. Advice is given to students on the For the menu and opening hours, please contact consideration that they need to take and tenancy +61 2 4272 0639 information. http://www.nantien.org.au/en/facility/dew-drop-inn

Tenancy information and advice Dining Hall of Nan Tien Temple

To understand and protect your rights as a tenant, The Dining Hall is open to the public every day please refer to the following web sites: except Mondays from 11.30 am - 2.00 pm Department of Fair Trading (weekdays) and 11.30 am - 2.30 pm (weekends). www.fairtrading.gov.nsw.au It is located in the Temple on level 3. The Dining Tenants Service – Hall can accommodate up to 200 diners and www.illawarralegalcentre.org.au provides a variety of selections of healthy Tenants Union - www.tenants.org.au vegetarian foods based on traditional and modern

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recipes. All meals are prepared in the kitchen of approved by the Education Committee, and where Nan Tien Temple by experienced chefs. There is required, the Academic Board. Subject materials also a private dining room, which seats up to 80 are made available via NTiLearn four weeks prior diners. Group bookings for morning or afternoon to the first day of teaching. Educational content is tea and catering can be arranged. provided in formats compatible with multiple devices (phone, tablet, PC, Mac, Android, Eating out and entertainment Windows, etc.). VisitNSW.com, the official tourism site for New students Destination NSW, a department of NSW All new students receive an orientation to Government provides abundant information on NTiLearn, and the support materials contained local places of interest, restaurants, events and therein upon enrolment in their first subject. activities. “There’s plenty of great things to do in International students receive an additional the region, from relaxing on gorgeous beaches, demonstration of online systems, library and hang-gliding above the sparkling ocean and fun support systems, and student policies and water sports to discovering the Science Space procedures during NTI’s international student museum. You can even visit the Nan Tien Temple, orientation day. the largest in the Southern Hemisphere” Consultation with staff https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south- coast/wollongong-and-surrounds All teaching staff, whether full time or sessional staff, are available for onsite, email and synchronous and asynchronous online student Learning Resources consultation during semester. During on campus Access to learning resources at NTI has no intensive teaching weeks, special time slots are unexpected barriers, costs or technology usually set aside for consultation in person during requirements for students, including for students teaching time. needing academic consideration, reasonable Information on the teaching staff and how to adjustment and distance (online) learnings. contact them is provided to students through the Students have access to learning support services Learning Guides for the subjects and via clickable that are consistent with the requirements of their link on the main webpage of each subject’s course, mode of study and their learning needs. NTiLearn site. Student learning support is a design feature of NTI’s electronic learning management system (NTiLearn). Nan Tien Institute Library NTiLearn is a Moodle based student learning The Institute library is located on the Ground Floor platform which provides student with 24-hour of the Wollongong Campus (231 Nolan Street, access to learning content and links to resource Unanderra). The library collection and electronic materials for academic and student development holdings provide academic support to NTI students and support. NTiLearn also offers student and staff. Students enrolled at the Institute and opportunities of virtual face-to-face discussions staff can use the library facilities during the with teachers using the Zoom videoconferencing opening hours of the Library as shown at platform. On campus student support services http://library.nantien.edu.au/ operate within business hours and can be Students, staff and registered community accessed in person, via phone, via email and the members may borrow materials from the physical online learning platform. collection. To arrange to borrow an item, drop into the library during opening hours or contact the Subject materials Librarian at +61(0) 2 4258 0744 or email [email protected]. Books can also be sent Subject outlines and required readings are also out by mail to enrolled students (who will need to reviewed and updated by academic staff prior to pay return postage). Serial issues and some other teaching each subject. Subject revisions are special materials cannot be borrowed.

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Access to course texts in the library is not guaranteed, but is subject to student numbers, and Student Services Office students should be prepared to find their own The Student Services Office provides assistance access if all library copies are on loan. with applications for study, course enrolment, selection of subjects, information on class Nan Tien Institute has access to the following on- timetables, fees and student ID cards. line databases for research: JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO and Films on Demand which provide a The Office also provides advice on student policies very wide range of academic articles in the and the necessary forms required for your studies humanities and social sciences; and Films on e.g. change personal details or change enrolment. Demand, which offers access to educational If you have any concerns about your studies at Nan videos. Enrolled students can obtain access to Tien Institute, please contact the Student Services these databases through the Nan Tien Institute Office or your lecturer in the first instance. Student Portal, and if there are questions about The Student Services Office can be contacted at how to search them, please ask library staff. (02) 4258 0740 or [email protected]. Nan Tien Institute is a member of Libraries

Australia and has an inter-library loan arrangement with major national repositories to source books and articles. Academic staff and students enrolled in the Research Project are eligible to request inter-library loans to assist with their research. For academic assistance in using the Library please contact Jamila Choubassi ([email protected], +61 (2) 4258 0744). Nan Tien Institute has an Agreement with the which allows authorised users to make use of the facilities of the University of Wollongong Campus Library. Under this arrangement, current students and staff members of Nan Tien Institute have access to the collections and some library services. Collections available for loan are Main Lending, CRC, large items and law. Collections not available for loan are Short Loans, Law Primary, Law Reference, Media items, Journals and Theses. Nan Tien Institute students and staff are entitled to borrow 10 items in total for a period of 14 days. Items can be renewed twice, and late returns will attract fines of $1 per day per item. In addition, NTI staff and students are able to access some UOW databases on-line, but only on site at UOW (I.e. there is no remote log-in to use those services). Certain services are not available, namely document delivery, internet access, group study room and library services at other locations. Prospective borrowers must apply for membership of the University of Wollongong Library membership. This requires a signed Membership Application Form and a Nan Tien Institute Student ID card/Staff card and a photocopy of evidence of a current address (e.g. driver license).

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