An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiv

   PDF

2. Introducing Buddhist Psychology

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

      PDF

   2. Buddhist Psychology and the Revolution in Cognitive Sciences

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 3-8

   3. Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology: An Overview

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 9-22

   4. The Psychology of Perception and Cognition

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 23-30

   5. The Psychology of Motivation

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 31-45

   6. Emotions: Western Theoretical Orientations and Buddhism

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 46-67

   7. Personality: Philosophical and Psychological Issues

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 68-77

   8. Mental Health and Sickness

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 78-81

   9. Mental Well-being

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 82-92

   10. Mind-Body Relationship and Buddhist Contextualism

       • Padmasiri de Silva

       Pages 93-96

   11. Towards a Holistic Psychology: Blending Thinking and Feeling

       • Padmasiri de Silva

       Pages 97-107

   12. Buddhism as Contemplative Philosophy, Psychology and Ethics

       • Padmasiri de Silva

       Pages 108-115

3. Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Counselling

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117

      PDF

   2. Nature of Counselling and Theoretical Orientations in Psychotherapy

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 119-125

   3. Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Orientations

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 126-140

   4. Exploring the Content and Methodology of Buddhist Meditation

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 141-146

   5. Stress Management and the Rhythms of Our Lives

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 147-153

   6. The Logic of Sadness and Its Near Allies: Depression, Melancholy and Boredom

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 154-169

   7. Understanding and Managing Grief: When the Desert Begins to Bloom

      • Padmasiri de Silva

      Pages 170-176

This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.

• Buddhism
• psychology
• counselling
• emotion
• mental health
• philosophy
• mindfulness-based therapy
• counseling
• ethics
• management
• mindfulness
• Motivation
• personality
• philosophy of mind
• stress
• stress management
• Therapeut
• Therapie

"This book...is the best introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling now available." - Sri Lankan Daily News

"The book is full of inspiring, thought provoking strategies which promote increased self-awareness and wellbeing...Therapists will find this book a valuable resource and certainly, in my opinion, worth investing in." - Wellbeing Mentor

"Accessible to anyone with an interest in Buddhism, and useful to counselors and therapists, this wellresearched, well-documented book includes guidelines for readers, further reading, and notes." - CHOICE

• Historical and International Studies, Monash University, Australia

  Padmasiri Silva

Padmasiri de Silva has a PhD in East-West Comparative Philosophy and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling. He is currently Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Australia and has been Visiting Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, NUS Singapore and University of Waikato, New Zealand. His publications include Buddhist and Freudian Psychology, Buddhism Ethics and Society, Environmental Philosophy of Buddhism, Mindfulness-Based Counselling.

Policies and ethics