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Title: Original Buddhist Psychology, The : What the Abhidharma Tells Us About How We Think, Feel, and Experience Life
Author: PHD BETH JACOBS
Format: PAPERBACK
Publication date: 15/07/2017
Imprint: NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS
Price: $33.00
Publishing status: Active
The Abhidharma, one of the three major texts of the original Buddhist canon, frames the psychological system of Buddhism, explaining the workings of reality and the nature of the human mind. It is composed of detailed matrixes and lists that outline the interaction of consciousness and reality, the essence of perception and experience, and the reasons and methods behind mindfulness and meditation. Because of its complexity, the Abhidharma has traditionally been reserved only for academic or monastic study; now, for the first time, clinical psychologist Beth Jacobs brings this intricate body of work to general readers, using practical explanation, personal stories, and vivid examples to gently untangle the technical aspects of the Abhidharma. Drawing on decades of experience as both a therapist and a Buddhist, Jacobs both deepens our understanding of mind and meditation and highlights its psychological relevance.
ISBN: 9781623171308
Pages: 208