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Psychology and/of Mindfulness

Started Nov 23, 2011 0 Replies

'The Psychologising of Eastern contemplative disciplines can rob these disciplines of their spiritual substance. It can pervert them into a Western mental health gimmick, and thereby prevent them…Continue

 

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Psychology and/of Mindfulness

'The Psychologising of Eastern contemplative disciplines can rob these disciplines of their spiritual substance. It can pervert them into a Western mental health gimmick, and thereby prevent them from introducing the sharply alternative vision of life they are capable of bringing us.' (Welwood quoted in Coltart 1993, p.26)I just saw an email about David's talk about 'The Real Meaning of Mindfulness'  which I understand to be concerned with restoring to mindfulness its Buddhist roots and its…See More
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About Me:
Chartered Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Comparative Theologian. Authorised meditation teacher (Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy). Musician and Poet of the Purple Lotus.
Faith Background & Affiliation
Jewish (Progressive), Buddhist (Theravadin, Kagyu and Nyingma, Fo Guang Shan), Daoist (Longmen, Quanzhen)
Occupation or Primary Activity
Course Leader and Senior Lecturer for Psychology and Society - Interdisciplinary Psychology
Involvement in Spirituality/Religion
Teaching and learning.
What is your interest in Amida Trust
David and Caroline's work
How did you find this web site?
Google
What country are you living in?
UK
What is the nearest town to where you live? If in UK, please give first half of your postcode. Thank you.
LS1
Are you a member of an Amida group/Congregation
not at the moment
Have you visited
The Buddhist House
What can you offer to other members of this network?
Guide, Expertise
What other interests do you have, eg Arts, Gardening and so on.
Film, Music, Tui Shou (pushing hands), Meditation
Website:
http://www.transpersonalacademy.co.uk/

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