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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

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  1. Padmasiri Silva

    1. Historical and International Studies, Monash University, Australia

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Table of contents (21 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introducing Buddhist Psychology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Buddhist Psychology and the Revolution in Cognitive Sciences

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      Pages 3-8

    3. Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology: An Overview

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      Pages 9-22

    4. The Psychology of Perception and Cognition

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      Pages 23-30

    5. The Psychology of Motivation

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      Pages 31-45

    6. Emotions: Western Theoretical Orientations and Buddhism

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      Pages 46-67

    7. Personality: Philosophical and Psychological Issues

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      Pages 68-77

    8. Mental Health and Sickness

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      Pages 78-81

    9. Mental Well-being

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      Pages 82-92

    10. Mind-Body Relationship and Buddhist Contextualism

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      Pages 93-96

    11. Towards a Holistic Psychology: Blending Thinking and Feeling

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      Pages 97-107

    12. Buddhism as Contemplative Philosophy, Psychology and Ethics

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      Pages 108-115

  3. Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Counselling

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
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    2. Nature of Counselling and Theoretical Orientations in Psychotherapy

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      Pages 119-125

    3. Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Orientations

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      Pages 126-140

    4. Exploring the Content and Methodology of Buddhist Meditation

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      Pages 141-146

    5. Stress Management and the Rhythms of Our Lives

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      Pages 147-153

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

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      Pages 154-169

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

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      Pages 170-176
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About this book

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.

Reviews

"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

Authors and Affiliations

  • Historical and International Studies, Monash University, Australia

    Padmasiri Silva

About the author

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.

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