Buddhist Practice on Western Ground

Reconciling Eastern Ideals and Western Psychology

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism, Self Help, Self Improvement
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Author: Harvey Aronson ISBN: 9780834823525
Publisher: Shambhala Publication: August 10, 2004
Imprint: Shambhala Language: English
Author: Harvey Aronson
ISBN: 9780834823525
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication: August 10, 2004
Imprint: Shambhala
Language: English

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

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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

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