ABSTRACT
This collection explores the growing interface between Eastern and Western concepts of what it is to be human from analytical psychology, psychoanalytic and Buddhist perspectives. The relationship between these different approaches has been discussed for decades, with each discipline inviting its followers to explore the depths of the psyche and confront the sometimes difficult psychological experiences that can emerge during any in-depth exploration of mental processes.
Self and No-Self considers topics discussed at the Self and No-Self conference in Kyoto, Japan in 2006. International experts from practical and theoretical backgrounds compare and contrast Buddhist and psychological traditions, providing a fresh insight on the relationship between the two. Areas covered include:
- the concept of self
- Buddhist theory and practice
- psychotherapeutic theory and practice
- mysticism and spirituality
- myth and fairy tale.
This book explains how a Buddhist approach can be integrated into the clinical setting and will interest seasoned practitioners and theoreticians from analytical psychology, psychoanalytic and Buddhist backgrounds, as well as novices in these fields.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|24 pages
Introduction
part II|31 pages
Buddhist theory and practice
chapter 6|11 pages
The ego in the psychology of Zen
part III|19 pages
Bridges
chapter 7|7 pages
Our ordinary sense of self
part IV|29 pages
Psychotherapy theory
chapter 10|8 pages
Empty rowboats
part V|46 pages
Psychotherapy practice
chapter 15|10 pages
Dying to be born
part VI|33 pages
Mysticism and spirituality
part VII|28 pages
Myth and fairy tale
chapter 21|9 pages
Breaking the spells of self
part VIII|16 pages
Re-introduction