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A Practical Approach to Buddhist Psychology
Author Kimball, Richard L.
Source Hsi Lai Journal of Humanistic Buddhism=西來人間佛教學報
Volumev.2
Date2001
Pages80 - 106
PublisherInternational Academy of Buddhism, University of the West
Publisher Url http://www.uwest.edu/site/
LocationRosemead, CA, US [柔似蜜, 加利福尼亞州, 美國]
Content type期刊論文=Journal Article
Language英文=English
AbstractGiven the complexity and diversity of issues in today’s world, there is a critical need for some kind of individual and collective transformation of our outlook and behavior for our survival as well as the survival of other species. This process might include creating a positive, sustainable development process for the future which requires a healthy mental and behavioral lifestyle.

The first section of the paper gives a brief background and definition of psychology in the Buddhist Tradition and the development of psychological theory and practice in the West. The main emphasis is to show the strengths and benefits each philosophy and practice has to offer.

Next, the author will propose how the integration of Buddhist and Western Psychology can address current problems and what benefits may result, especially as we try to understand and cope with today’s increasingly consumption-oriented world. A brief overview of the personal and socio-cultural issues influencing current psychological problems is presented in an Appendix.

One basic motivating factor for this research is Buddhism’s coming to the west. As the influence of Buddhism grows in the western world, its benefits, including teachings and practices in psychology, can be advantageous. In this dynamic interaction there are also western influences on Buddhism which occur as a result of adaptations it must make in order to survive and be relevant in its new setting. Since we are in a period of history when many cultures and belief systems are coming together, the question is how can we make this confluence be both positive and synergic.

Finally, as a result of this integration process, some practical suggestions concerning the development of a new psychology are given, which the author believes can adequately deal with the “fragmentation” of mind, body and spirit causing much of the current suffering we now experience.
ISSN15304108 (P)
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Created date2014.08.08
Modified date2018.04.12



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