Zen Therapy

"A potent source of inspiration for anyone interested in the therapeutic potential of Buddhism. David Brazier writes with clarity and authority about the Zen way."—Mark Epstein, M.D. author of Thoughts Without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective. "Comprehensive and readable . . . should appeal to anyone broadly interested in Buddhism."—Helen Sieroda psychosynthesis psychotherapist. In this book, psychotherapist David Brazier offers readers in the West a fresh perspective on Buddhist psychology and demonstrates how Zen Buddhist techniques are integrated into psychotherapy. Writing from the viewpoint of a Western psychotherapist, Dr. Brazier successfully demystifies Buddhist psychology, explains the conceptual foundations of Buddhist thought, and with the help of vivid case studies, clearly demonstrates how a Buddhist approach can provide a practical path to personal growth.

Acknowledgments 7 Technical Terms 7 Part 1 Foundations 1 First Steps 11 2 Clean Space 22 3 Buddha Nature 33 4 Core Ethnics 44 5 Tranquility 54 6 Mindfulness 64 Part 2 Buddhist Psychology 7 Introduction to Part Two 77 8 Root Relations 87 9 Perception and Will 95 10 Association 112 11 All Change 124 12 Body Zen 136 13 Support 136 14 Karma 158 15 Feeding 168 16 Dhyana and Path 178 Part 3 Therapy as a Zen Way 17 Compassion 191 18 Love 201 19 Wisdom 212 20 Secret Way 223 21 Loss as Teacher 234 22 Letting Go 244 23 Coming Home 255 Glossary 267 Bibliography 271 Index 277