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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

By: Padmasiri De Silva

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible, and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism, and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of the mind, consciousness and behavior, motivation, emotions and percentile, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the third edition, a new chapter on the mind-body relationship and Buddhist contextualism has been added.

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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.

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1137287551

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

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This work introduces the reader to the central issues and theories in western environmental ethics, and against this background develops a Buddhist environmental philosophy and code of ethics. It contains a lucid exposition of Buddhist environmentalism, its ethics, economics and Buddhist perspectives for environmental education. The work is focused on a diagnosis of the contemporary environmental crisis and a Buddhist contribution to positive solutions. Replete with stories and illustrations from original Buddhist sources, it is both informative and engaging.

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1349267724

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Mindfulness-based Emotion Focused Counselling

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Mindfulness-based Emotion Focused Counselling

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This book examines the use of Buddhist ideas, particularly mindfulness, to manage a broad spectrum of emotions and to address social and economic issues impacting the world, such as climate change. Beginning with a brief history of emotion studies, it highlights how recent developments in neuroscience and cognitive science have paved the way for exploring the utility of Buddhist concepts in addressing various psychological and social problems in the world. It profiles a wide range of emotions from Western and Buddhist perspectives including anger, sadness, depression, pride, and compassion, and analyses the integration of Buddhist ideas into modern clinical practice. Finally, the author demonstrates the utility of mindfulness in the regulation of emotions in various settings, including psychiatric clinics, schools, and businesses. Anchored in the Buddhist tradition this book this book provides a unique resource for students and scholars of counselling, psychotherapy, clinical psychology and philosophy.

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3030643883

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The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies

By: Padmasiri de Silva

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The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies

By: Padmasiri de Silva

This book provides an interdisciplinary discussion of conflict studies, drawing on perspectives from psychology and Buddhist studies. The author combines current research in psychology, conflict and management studies, as well as moral narratives drawn from religious and cultural contexts, to offer useful guidance on dealing with conflict and dichotomies. Drawing on a vast corpus of Buddhist literature, this book examines complex teachings, ideas and doctrines to bring insight to how individuals and societies might lead peaceful and balanced lifestyles. In this ground-breaking study Padmasiri De Silva insists that the social studies need to develop dialectical methods and understanding in addition to the objective and analytical collection of facts. Chapters cover an array of subjects including economics, ecology, human wellbeing, prison reform, dialectical behaviour therapy, multiculturalism, and peace studies.

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

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Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

By: Padmasiri de Silva

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Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

By: Padmasiri de Silva

This book represents an outstanding contribution to the field of somatic psychology. It focuses on the relationship between body and emotions, and on the linkages between mindfulness-based emotion studies and neuroscience. The author discusses the awakening of somatic intelligence as a journey through pain and trauma management, the moral dimensions of somatic passions, and the art and practice of embodied mindfulness. Issues such as the emotions and the body in relation to Buddhist contemplative practice, against the background of the most recent findings of current neuroscience, are expanded in the book. A broad review of the Darwinian-Jamesian heritage on emotion studies is a unique contribution to the tradition of the somatogenic strands of emotions, and provides a contrasting focus to the ideogenic emotions in Sigmund Freud. This work provides an invaluable resource for students of psychology and philosophy, psychotherapists and meditation teachers, students, and for anyone with an interest in the field of somatic psychology.

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The Psychology of Emotions and Humour in Buddhism

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The Psychology of Emotions and Humour in Buddhism

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This book examines the psychological dimensions of emotions and humour in Buddhism. While there is a wealth of material concerning human emotions related to humour and the mindful management of negative emotions, very little has been written on the theory of Buddhist humour. Uniting both Buddhist and Western philosophy, the author draws upon the theory of ‘incongruity humour’, espoused by figures such as Kierkegaard, Kant and Hegel and absorbed into the interpretation of humour by the Buddhist monk and former Western philosopher, Ñāṇavīra Thero. The author makes extensive use of rich primary sources such as the parables used by Ajahn Brahm while interweaving Western theories and philosophies to illuminate this original study of humour and emotion. This pioneering work will be of interest and value to students and scholars of humour, Buddhist traditions and existentialism more widely.

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Buddhist and Freudian Psychology

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Buddhist and Freudian Psychology

By: Padmasiri De Silva

The work presents in clear focus, comparative perspectives on the nature of Man, Mind, Motivation, Conflict, Anxiety and Suffering, as well as the therapeutic management of these problems, in both the writings of Sigmund Freud and the discourses of the Buddha. The nature of the instinct of sexuality, ego instinct and the death instinct in Freud are compared to parallel concepts in Buddhism. An interesting addition to the study is the discussion of the question whether Schopenhauer is a link between Freud and Buddhism. This third edition of the book also throws new light on some of the dilemmas of Freudian psychology from a Buddhistic perspective. It is a valuable contribution to the study of philosophy in cross-cultural perspective and should be of interest to both scholars and general readers.

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997169168X

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology

By: Padmasiri De Silva

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behaviour, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on 'emotional intelligence' and its relationship with Buddhism has been added.

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0230509452

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Buddhist - Christian Dialogue

Four Papers from the Parliament of the World's Religions, December 2-9, Melbourne, Australia

By: J. Lindsay Falvey,John May,Vincent Puzzuto,Padmasiri de Silva

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Buddhist - Christian Dialogue

Four Papers from the Parliament of the World's Religions, December 2-9, Melbourne, Australia

By: J. Lindsay Falvey,John May,Vincent Puzzuto,Padmasiri de Silva

Buddhist - Christian Dialogue The Parliament of the World’s Religions, December 2-9, Melbourne, Australia Sunday, December 6, 2009, 11:30am– 1:00pm The program of the Parliament paraphrased this workshop in such words as those below. Its four papers stimulated much interest and flowed together in a productive manner that elicited a lively interaction. For that reason, the essence of these papers has been reproduced here for wider appreciation. The program included four parts and aimed to fosters a spirit of enquiry and openness: • Participants were offered examples from the Canonical gospels, the Gospel of Thomas, as well as writings from Meister Eckhart, Thomas Merton, and others. • The workshop presented approaches to objectless meditation, and explored its vital place in uncovering wisdom. • Presenters showed how issues raised by dialogue in contexts of pluralism could be explored collaboratively by Buddhists and Christians by retrieving strands of tradition such as compassion, empathy, care and forgiveness. • A recently released book was introduced, ‘Dharma as Man’, which is an ancient story read each evening by an old man to his young son in rural India. It is a universal tale condensed to combine the world’s stories, which renders Jesus’ life into Buddhist concepts in an ancient Indian setting. • There was a discussion of how traditions might better understand their shared vocation to alleviate suffering through interreligious dialogue and shared inter-spiritual contemplative silence.

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0980787505

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in Buddhism

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The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies

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The Psychology of Emotions and Humour in Buddhism

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Collected Wheel Publications Volume XVI

Numbers 231–247

By: Various,Ledi Sayadaw,Bhikkhu Khantipalo,Nyanaponika Thera,Padmasiri de Silva,Thich Nhat Hanh,Howard L. Parsons ,Sayagyi Thray Sithu U Ba Khin

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Collected Wheel Publications Volume XVI

Numbers 231–247

By: Various,Ledi Sayadaw,Bhikkhu Khantipalo,Nyanaponika Thera,Padmasiri de Silva,Thich Nhat Hanh,Howard L. Parsons ,Sayagyi Thray Sithu U Ba Khin

Wheel Publication 231: The Essentials of Buddha Dhamma in Meditative Practice—Sayagyi Thray Sithu U Ba Khin 232–43: The Value of Buddhism for the Modern World—Dr. Howard L. Parsons 234–46: The Miracle of Being Awake—Thich Nhat Hanh 237: The Psychology of Emotions in Buddhist Perspective—Dr. Padmasiri de Silva 238–40: Anguttara Nikaya—Nyanaponika Thera 241–42: The Worn-out Skin—Nyanaponika Thera 243–44: Forest Meditations—Bhikkhu Khantipalo 245–47: The Noble Eightfold Path and its Factors Explained—Ledi Sayadaw

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9552403685

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Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

By: Padmasiri de Silva

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Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

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Explorers of Inner Space

The Buddha, Krishnamurti & Kierkegaard

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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Explorers of Inner Space

The Buddha, Krishnamurti & Kierkegaard

By: Padmasiri De Silva

In the book "Explorers of Inner Space", Professor Padmasiri de Silva breaks new ground. He says that academic philosophy has been dominated by the culture of argument and debate. We are currently living in a world where polarized thinking and ritualised opposition has taken the place of dialogue. Deep listening is one of the corner-stones of the emerging perspectives in contemplative pedagogy and transformative education. Against this background, we hear in the voice of the Buddha, coming down the passage of twenty five centuries, and in the more recent talks of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the transformative power of self-knowledge. The common thread of existentialist perspectives in the Buddha, Krishnamurti and the Danish thinker Soren Kierkegaard present a formidable front to awaken people to the struggle to be authentic and meet the quest for meaningful and authentic living."--Goa Dialogues website.

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9555994854

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Introduction to Mindfulness-based Counselling

The Magic of the Ordinary & the Elegance of Small Things

By: Padmasiri De Silva

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Introduction to Mindfulness-based Counselling

The Magic of the Ordinary & the Elegance of Small Things

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With the dawn of the present century, mindfulness-based meditation techniques entered the mainstream of Western therapy and the present work is an introduction to the use of mindfulness in dealing with many routine psychological issues closer to normal routine life: stress management, addictions, anger, grief counseling, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem concerns, and equally important, the positive role of compassion, connectedness, courage, persistence, foregiveness and gratitude."--Back cover.

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