John Pickering

The Authority of Experience

Readings on Buddhism and Psychology

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Produktbeschreibung

Consciousness has returned to centre stage as a legitimate topic for scientific research. Dynamic systems theory offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of mind and of selfhood as a process. As a consequence, a new perspective on selflessness is possible, along with a re-examination of Buddhist teachings in terms of contemporary social psychology. Many difficult questions remain, for example, the balance between authenticity and accessibility. Buddhist traditions can sometimes appear inaccessible and too firmly fixed to a cultural framework. Some people, perhaps woman especially, can feel alienated or undervalued. However, responding to this by an attempt to synthesise Buddhism with the values of contemporary culture can sometimes raise doubts about authenticity and dilution. Questions and issues like these form the focus of this collection of readings which come from psychologists, scholars and others who in their work and in their lives seek to bring Buddhism into a realistic and informed relationship with contemporary Western thought.

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This collection of writings presents contemporary views on the integration of Buddhism in the West. Over the past few decades Buddhism has deepened its presence in the West and as a result teachings and practices are becoming integrated with those of Western psychology in a more productive way. The decline of mechanism and positivism offers new opportunities to bring together Western Buddhist views of the mind and its relationship to its surroundings. Written by psychologists and scholars, the essays discuss many of the difficult questions raised by Buddhism's increased presence. In particular the issue of the balance between authenticity and accessibility is examined. Buddhist traditions are often perceived as inaccessible and too firmly fixed to a cultural framework with some people, especially women, left feeling alienated and undervalued. However, by responding to this by attempting to synthesise Buddhism with the values of contemporary culture can lead to doubts about authenticity and dilution. Examining these issues and many more, the contributors seek to bring Buddhism into a realistic and informed relationship with contemporary Western thought.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 240mm x 161mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 577g
• ISBN-13: 9780700704507
• ISBN-10: 0700704507
• Artikelnr.: 22465209

Autorenporträt

John Pickering

Inhaltsangabe

Making Comparisons
Chapter 1a Editor's preface
Chapter 1 Transformation of the Wolf Man, Eleanor Rosch
Chapter 2a Editor's Preface
Chapter 2 Authority in Buddhism and in Western Scientific Psychology, David Fontana
Textual Fundamentals
Chapter 3a Editor's Preface
Chapter 3 Buddhist Psychology, Padmal de Silva
Chapter 4a Editor's Preface
Chapter 4 Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology, Herbert Guenther
Towards Therapy
Chapter 5a Editor's Preface
Chapter 5 Creating a Contemporary Buddhist Psychotherapy, Joy Manné
Chapter 6a Editor's Preface
Chapter 6 Exploring the Vicissitudes of Affect and Working with Emotions, Padmasiri de Silva
Psychological Theory
Chapter 7a Editor's Preface
Chapter 7 Selfhood is a Process, John Pickering
Chapter 8a Editor's Preface
Chapter 8 The mythology of anatta, Brian L. Lancaster
Knowing and doing
Chapter 9a Editor's Preface
Chapter 9 The Validation of Knowledge, Elizabeth Valentine
Chapter 10a Editor's Preface
Chapter 10 Authenticity and the Practice of Zen, John Crook