Kenneth A. Loparo

Broschiertes Buch

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling

Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan / Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-1-137-28754-0
• 5. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. April 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 213mm x 141mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 333g
• ISBN-13: 9781137287540
• ISBN-10: 1137287543
• Artikelnr.: 37455720

Rezensionen

"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