About the book
Creatively exploring the points of confluence and conflict between Western psychology and Buddhist teachings, various scholars, researchers, and therapists struggle to integrate their diverse psychological orientations—psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, transpersonal—with their diverse Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist practices. By investigating the degree to which Buddhist insights are compatible with Western science and culture, they then consider what each philosophical/psychological system has to offer the other. The contributors reveal how Buddhism has changed the way they practice psychotherapy, choose their research topics, and conduct their personal lives. In doing so, they illuminate the relevance of ancient Buddhist texts to contemporary cultural and psychological dilemmas.
Editions of Encountering Buddhism
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791457351
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791457368
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486795
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Creatively exploring the points of confluence and conflict between Western psychology and Buddhist teachings, various scholars, researchers, and therapists struggle to integrate their diverse psychological orientations—psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, transpersonal—with their diverse Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist practices. By investigating the degree to which Buddhist insights are compatible with Western science and culture, they then consider what each philosophical/psychological system has to offer the other. The contributors reveal how Buddhism has changed the way they practice psychotherapy, choose their research topics, and conduct their personal lives. In doing so, they illuminate the relevance of ancient Buddhist texts to contemporary cultural and psychological dilemmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encountering Buddhism about?
Creatively exploring the points of confluence and conflict between Western psychology and Buddhist teachings, various scholars, researchers, and therapists struggle to integrate their diverse psychological orientations—psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, transpersonal—with their diverse Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist practices. By investigating the degree to which Buddhist insights are compatible with Western science and culture, they then consider what each philosophical/psychological system has to offer the other. The contributors reveal how Buddhism has changed the way they practice psychotherapy, choose their research topics, and conduct their personal lives. In doing so, they illuminate the relevance of ancient Buddhist texts to contemporary cultural and psychological dilemmas.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Encountering Buddhism?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general
Where can I read a sample of Encountering Buddhism?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791457351
How long is Encountering Buddhism and how many pages does it have?
Encountering Buddhism has 224 page(s)
Is Encountering Buddhism part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Transpersonal and Humanistic Psychology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Encountering Buddhism?
Seth Robert Segall
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Encountering Buddhism is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791457351) and paperback(ISBN 9780791457368) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486795)
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