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Subject Talk Series on Life and Death Education 2019 : Construct of Emotions and Ease of the Mind
Past Activities
How to Communicate with Persons Suffering from Life Threatening Illness (Cancelled)
| Date & Time: | 2019/11/17 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | It is difficult for patients to express their feelings. They often feel depressed and exhausted till they totally break down. The speaker will share with us some communication skills that may help these patients to release themselves from negative emotions. |
Towards Peace of Mind (Full)
| Date & Time: | 2019/10/27 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | How to attain an inner peace? Firstly, we need to know how to settle our heart through introspection. It is a kind of self-discipline through prayers, fasting, charity acts, etc. Primarily, we need to go back to our heart, understand our real self. Our heart will then be settled. |
Negative Emotions -- Philosophical Analysis (Full)
| Date & Time: | 2019/9/22 (Sunday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | Different religions often view life is changing, full of sufferings and sinful. Negative perspective often generates negative emotions. The speaker will discuss with us about “True Life” from a philosophical perspective. |
What Are Emotions? (Full)
| Date & Time: | 2019/8/31 (Saturday) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Venue: | Hong Kong Central Library (Lecture Theatre, G/F) |
| Description: | We have basic emotions and complex emotions. It is fundamental to know about these emotions before managing them. The speaker will explain to us the characteristics of these emotions and the management. |
