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Author_Adrian J. Davis
Author_Kin Cheung George Lee
Author_Sabin Maharjan
Buddhism
buddhist counseling
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cbt
Chan Buddhism
dbt
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mindfulness
Therav?da Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism
Zen Buddhism
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- ISBN 9789888876846
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 16 May 2025
- Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
- Publication City/Country: HK
- Product Form: Hardback
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Mindfulness and meditation, practices that are rooted in Buddhism, have become mainstream treatments in counseling and psychotherapy that provide evidence of successful outcomes among secular clients. However, for clients from non-Western backgrounds, dissociating mindfulness practice from the core Buddhist teachings can dilute the transformative power of these practices, causing cultural confusion and lowering the effectiveness of treatment.
This book is the first to present Early Buddhist Teachings as a theoretical orientation for the millions of individuals affiliated with Buddhism to create a culturally congruent counseling model. Using original sources in Pāli, it explores key Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-arising, non-self, impermanence, and many others. The authors then compare them with Western psychological concepts, furthering ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and psychotherapy and fostering powerful integrations.
This volume also demonstrates how to use the Buddhist counseling model through practical assessment scales, sample dialogues, and detailed descriptions of interventions designed for mental health professionals. It is a valuable resource for mental health professionals, scholars, and psychology students seeking to explore the intersection of Buddhism and counseling psychology.
Kin Cheung George Lee is senior lecturer at the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong and a licensed psychologist.
Adrian J. Davis is associate professor of education at Macao Polytechnic University and a qualified play therapist and art therapist.
Sabin Maharjan is a research assistant at the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.
