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- Title
Psychotherapeutic Self-Healing in Buddhism.
- Authors
Singh, Lalit Kumar; Srivastava, Kiran
- Abstract
Simples, easiest but most difficult concept to understand from layman's approach is Self. Most sufferings, conflict psychological in nature emerge due to the lack of clear understanding about the real nature and structure of self. Methodology: Understanding about the Self according to Buddhism and therapeutic application of the teachings of Buddha has been developed after going through various qualitative papers on Buddhist teachings. Result: Based on the various scientific review papers, it is evident that the healing and liberation of psyche is possible through acceptance and best understanding of one's own Self. Self understanding is therapeutic in nature and also possible by accepting the realities around one's environment. Acceptance of Self and realities implies purposeful nonjudgmental awareness of each and every single moment-to-moment experience. Conclusion: Integration of content of psychotherapy and religion, counseling, etc. would help the individuals to develop understanding of the current problems of the world in a unique way and knowledge could be applied to solve the modern issues. However, we will also describe how a growing number of psychotherapies are capitalizing on newfound interest in Buddhist approaches to cultivates acceptance and contending mindfully with maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- Subjects
IMPASSE (Psychotherapy); MINDFULNESS; BUDDHISM -- Social aspects; MAHAYANA Buddhism -- Doctrines; MEDITATION
- Publication
Indian Journal of Community Psychology, 2017, Vol 13, Issue 11, p368
- ISSN
0974-2719
- Publication type
Article