Posted by pegasus on January 6, 2005, at 13:31:45
In reply to Buddhist psychologist anyone?, posted by smokeymadison on January 6, 2005, at 12:14:30
My old therapist was Buddhist, and we talked about Buddhist psychology quite a bit during my therapy. I think he didn't address it so directly with most clients, but I was particularly interested in understanding that aspect of his approach.
I've found that there are ads for Buddhist psychologists and other therapists in the backs of some of the Buddhist magazines (Shambhala Sun, Bodhidharma, etc.). Depending on where you live, it might be easier or harder to find someone who is explicit about having a Buddhist approach. I think a lot of therapists are familiar with Buddhist psychology, though, because Buddhism is really a study of the mind more than a religion. Which obviously appeals a lot to people who study the mind professionally.
I have some tapes by Jack Kornfield that I think explain Buddhist psychology in a really accessible way. Jack Kornfield is a well known Buddhist teacher at Spirit Rock retreat center, and also a practicing psychologist. The tapes I've listened to are "The Roots of Buddhist Psychology", and he's done many others, from beginning to advanced.
I hope this helps. By the way, I am not a Buddhist, whatever that means. I'm just an interested party.
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