Padmasiri de Silva; Research Fellow, Faculty of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies, Monash University, Australia
摘要
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.
目次
Preface ix Acknowledgements xiv Part I Introducing Buddhist Psychology 1 Buddhist Psychology and the Revolution in Cognitive Sciences 3 2 Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology: An Overview 9 3 The Psychology of Perception and Cognition 23 4 The Psychology of Motivation 31 5 Emotions: Western Theoretical Orientations and Buddhism 46 6 Personality: Philosophical and Psychological Issues 68 7 Mental Health and Sickness 78 8 Mental Well-being 82 9 Mind–Body Relationship and Buddhist Contextualism 93 10 Towards a Holistic Psychology: Blending Thinking and Feeling 97 11 Buddhism as Contemplative Philosophy, Psychology and Ethics 108 Part II Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Counselling 12 Nature of Counselling and Theoretical Orientations in Psychotherapy 119 13 Mindfulness-Based Therapeutic Orientations 126 14 Exploring the Content and Methodology of Buddhist Meditation 141 15 Stress Management and the Rhythms of Our Lives 147 16 The Logic of Sadness and Its Near Allies: Depression, Melancholy and Boredom 154 17 Understanding and Managing Grief: When the Desert Begins to Bloom 170 18 The Concept of Anger: Psychodynamics and Management 177 19 Addictions, Self-Control and the Puzzles Regarding Voluntary Self-Destruction 187 20 Pride and Conceit: Emotions of Self-Assessment 202 21 The Culture of 'Generosity' and the Ethics of Altruism 216 Guidelines for Readers 227 Further Reading 232 Notes 235 References 254 Index 265
