Buddhist practice on Western ground : reconciling Eastern ideals and Western psychology / Harvey B. Aronson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aronson, Harvey B.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Buddhism--Psychology.

Buddhism.

Psychotherapy--Religious aspects--Buddhism.

Psychotherapy.

Psychology and religion.

Meditation--Buddhism.

Meditation.

East and West.

Physical Description:

xvii, 253 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Shambhala : Distributed in the United States by Random House, 2004.

Summary:

This is the first book to offer Buddhist meditators a comprehensive and sympathetic examination of the differences between Asian and Western cultural and spiritual values. Harvey B. Aronson presents a constructive and practical assessment of common conflicts experienced by Westerners who look to Eastern spiritual traditions for guidance and support--and find themselves confused or disappointed. Issues addressed include: Our cultural belief that anger should not be suppressed versus the Buddhist teaching to counter anger and hatred Our psychotherapists' advice that attachment is the basis for healthy personal development and supportive relationships versus the Buddhist condemnation of attachments as the source of suffering Our culture's emphasis on individuality versus the Asian emphasis on interdependence and fulfillment of duties, and the Buddhist teachings on no-self, or egolessness

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [213]-242) and index.

ISBN:

1590300939

OCLC:

54029595