An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling: Pathways of Mindfulness-Based Therapies

This book, now in its fifth edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist psychology and counselling, exploring key concepts in psychology and practical applications in mindfulness-based counselling techniques using Buddhist philosophy of mind, psychology, ethics and contemplative methods.

Author: Padmasiri De Silva
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 04/08/2014
Pages: 268
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 8.39h x 5.48w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9781137287540

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2014 pg. 537

About the Author
Padmasiri de Silva has a PhD in East-West Comparative Philosophy and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling. He is currently Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Australia and has been Visiting Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, USA, NUS Singapore and University of Waikato, New Zealand. His publications include Buddhist and Freudian Psychology, Buddhism Ethics and Society, Environmental Philosophy of Buddhism, Mindfulness-Based Counselling.