Thoughts without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective - Softcover

Epstein, Mark (Mark William)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0465085857 ISBN 13: 9780465085859

Publisher: Basic Books, 1996

Synopsis

Traditional distinctions between matters of the mind and matters of the spirit are increasingly being questioned, and people are searching for alternate perspectives on these issues. Thoughts Without a Thinker is a major contribution to today's exploding discussion of how Eastern spirituality can enhance Western psychology. In it, Mark Epstein argues that the contemplative traditions of the East can be extremely beneficial to patients, not just in helping them recognize their problems, but by giving them the strength to heal. Clearly written and very accessible, this enlightening guide explains the unique psychological contributions of the teachings of Buddhism, describes the path of meditation in contemporary psychological language, and lays out the possibility of a meditation-inspired psychotherapy.

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Review

"One of the most sophisticated integrations of the therapeutic and spiritual disciplines." --Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence" "A groundbreaking work.... The book will take its place among the classics of the literature of meditation." --Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of "Wherever You Go, There You Are"

About the Author

Mark Epstein, M.D., a graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Medical School, has a private practice in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Basic Books
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0465085857
• ISBN 13: 9780465085859
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256