4 Buddhist Steps to Overcome Academic Fears by Bhante Dr. G. Chandima (Xiamen University Buddhist Society) June 6, 2024

 

Program

7.30pm- 8pm-         Sitting Meditation
8pm-8.20pm-         Walking Meditation
8.20pm-9.30pm-     Talk

Common Academic Fears

1. Choosing the Right Major
2. The Fear of Time Management
3. The Fear of Asking Help
4. The Fear of Procrastination
5. Making Friends
6. Financial Fears
7. Failing a class
8. Getting lost in a new city
9. Homesickness
10. Stressful Classes
11. Roommates
12. Managing all your commitments
13. Post-grad life

4 Buddhist Steps to Overcome Academic Fears

1. Embracing Uncertainty, Change, understanding diversity and understanding oneself

Buddhist Source: Being able to accept changes (anicca)

2. Managing Time, prioritizing and seeking work-study opportunities

Buddhist Source: Diligence (appamāda), right effort (sammā vāyāma) and balancing out energy (viriya)

3. Career Planning and Staying Adaptable

Buddhist Source: Right Mindfulness (sammā sati) , Equanimity (upekkhā), Santussako (content)

4. Staying connected, Creating a "new home" feeling and Setting Boundaries and Effective Communication

Buddhist Source: Noble Friendships (Kalyāṇa-mittatā ), Being Responsible with Reciprocal Acts (ṭhānehi), Sūvaco (being open to good advice), Mudu (soft-hearted), Anatimānī (humble), Subharo (easily supportable), Appakicco (create time for the necessary), Sallahukavutti (simple life), Nipako (rise to an occasion), Appagabbho (non-aggresive))