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Psychology and Buddhism
. Ed(S): Dockett, Kathleen H. (University Of The District Of Columbia, Washington D.C., Usa); Dudley-Grant, G. Rita; Bankart, C.Peter
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Paperback. Editor(s): Dockett, Kathleen H. (University of the District of Columbia, Washington D.C., USA); Dudley-Grant, G. Rita; Bankart, C.Peter. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JMH; JMS; MBNH9; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
Psychology and Buddhism are each concerned with understanding and transforming human behavior. Moreover, both traditions have relevance that extends beyond the individual to the community and global level. Indeed some Buddhist traditions, such as the Nichiren sect, have devoted their entire mission to the establishment of peace worldwide. This book advances a serious consideration of how the goals and practices of psychology can be informed and enriched by Buddhist traditions that transcend the individual to consider the interconnectedness of all things, and the responsibility we have towards the other. Individualistic and psychotherapeutic applications of Buddhism in psychology are examined, followed ... Read more
Psychology and Buddhism are each concerned with understanding and transforming human behavior. Moreover, both traditions have relevance that extends beyond the individual to the community and global level. Indeed some Buddhist traditions, such as the Nichiren sect, have devoted their entire mission to the establishment of peace worldwide. This book advances a serious consideration of how the goals and practices of psychology can be informed and enriched by Buddhist traditions that transcend the individual to consider the interconnectedness of all things, and the responsibility we have towards the other. Individualistic and psychotherapeutic applications of Buddhism in psychology are examined, followed ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
308
Condition
New
Series
International and Cultural Psychology
Number of Pages
308
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781475777581
SKU
V9781475777581
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Reviews for Psychology and Buddhism
"This aptly titled volume includes contributions from a range of perspectives, culminating ina well-rounded presentation. [...] Bankart's brief history of Buddhism in the West is particularly interesting, since it covers both the use and misuse of Buddhist ideas. Recommended.'" (Choice 41:6, February 2004)