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Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: Reconciling Eastern Ideals and Western Psychology

Buddhist Practice on Western Ground: Reconciling Eastern Ideals and Western Psychology

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 supportâ€”and find themselves confused or disappointed. Issues addressed include:

Â Â Â â€¢Â Our cultural belief that anger should not be suppressed versus the Buddhist teaching to counter anger and hatred
Â Â Â â€¢Â 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
Â Â Â â€¢Â 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
Country USA
Brand Shambhala
Manufacturer Shambhala
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Refer to Sapnet.
Color White
ReleaseDate 2004-08-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590300930

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