Buddhist Psychology
Caroline Brazier
published 2003 Constable & Robinson
ISBN 1-84119-733-5
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Western therapeutic approaches have often put considerable emphasis on building self-esteem and enhancing a positive sense of self. This book challenges the assumption behind this approach. Most of us protect ourselves against being fully alive. Because we fear loss and pain, we escape by withdrawing from experiences and distracting ourselves with amusements. We fall into habitual ways of acting and limit our experience to the familiar. We create an identity which we think of as a 'self', and in so doing imprison our life-energy. For 2500 years Buddhism has developed an understanding of the way that we can easily fall into a deluded view. It has shown how the mind clings to false perceptions and tries to create permanence out of an ever changing world. Written by a practising therapist and committed Buddhist, this book explores the practical relevance of Buddhist teachings on psychology to our everyday experience. By letting go of our attachment to self, we open ourselves to full engagement with life and with others. We step out of our self-made prison.
Reviews on Amazon site:
“ If your involved in life expansion professionally/personally, then I can wholeheartedly recommend this book. The Sanskrit terms, which are fully explained become a refference point enabling easier absorbsion of the psychology put forward. I have read many books on Buddhism and at times found them hard going,this book has helped me go back to them with greater understanding. The author together with David Brazier (Zen Therapy) run several courses referenced in book. Caroline Thankyou.” (dainsw6230 from Todmorden, Lancashire United Kingdom)
“ I have always been interested both in psychology and buddhism and was positively surprised to find both reunited and compared in one book. Caroline Brazier explores the innermost recesses of our minds as have been researched by both disciplines and the outcome is satisfactory. No new age mumbo-jumbo and all the sanskrit terms are thoroughly explained. Very inspiring. Very enlightening. ”(proustianmess from Switzerland)
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