Thoughts Without A Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective

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"A decade ago, this pathbreaking book launched an explosion of interest in how Eastern spirituality can enhance Western psychology. Since then, the worlds of Buddhism and psychotherapy have been forged into a revolutionary new understanding of what constitutes a healthy emotional life. In his introduction to this tenth anniversary edition, Mark Epstein reflects on this revolution and considers how it is likely to evolve in the future."--Page 4 of cover.  Read more... Abstract: of the spirit are increasingly being questioned, and people are searching for alternate perspectives on these issues. Here, Epstein argues that the contemplative traditions of the East can be extremely beneficial to patients, not just in helping them recognize their problems, but by giving them the strength to heal.  Read more... Content: Foreword / by the Dalai Lama -- Introduction : knocking on Buddha's door -- pt. I. The Buddha's psychology of mind. The wheel of life : a Buddhist model of the neurotic mind -- Humiliation : the Buddha's first truth -- Thirst : the Buddha's second truth -- Release : the Buddha's third truth -- Nowhere standing : the Buddha's fourth truth -- pt. II. Meditation. Bare attention -- The psychodynamics of meditation -- pt. III. Therapy. Remembering -- Repeating -- Working through.