Goodman Steven - The Buddhist Psychology Of Awakening An In - Depth Guide To Abhidharma - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: A modern introduction to traditional Buddhist psychology This practical overview of Buddhist psychology outlines step - by - step methods for examining the source of our habitual tendencies and hangups. In order to truly free ourselves from perpetuating patterns of suffering the Buddha offered a clear system for understanding our psychological dispositions processes fixations and challenges - - a system known as the Abhidharma. This tradition has been studied by Buddhists for over two millennia. Professor Steven Goodman has taught on the Abhidharma in both universities and Buddhist retreats for over twenty years making these traditional teachings accessible for a modern readership for the first time. Goodman explains how becoming aware of our mental patterns can liberate us from cycles of emotional pain and shows how the Abhidharma can be applied to meditation practice through exercises of observation and reflection. This is the go - to manual for anyone interested in the world of Buddhist psychology.
Title: The Buddhist Psychology Of Awakening An In - Depth Guide To Abhidharma
Author(s): Goodman Steven
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Barcode: 9781559394222
Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Date: 7/21/2020
Category: Religion & Beliefs