ABSTRACT

Since the early 1970s I have worked for the synthesis of Buddhism, especially Zen and Consciousness-only, and Western psychology. I am now the director of Sangraha Institute for Psychological and Spiritual Studies, whose purpose is to deepen our studies in this direction, sharing results with many people. While there have been many comparative studies between Zen and psychology, I believe the Consciousness-only School is the most psychologically refined of all Buddhist teachings, offering a penetrating and efficient understanding of human beings. First, I present its outline, and then, I suggest succinctly how it is possible to synthesize it with Jungian psychology.