An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology (Library of Philosophy and Religion)

An introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology, this book deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, conciousness and behaviour, emotions and personality, motivation and the therapeutic structures of Buddhist psychology. Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Basic Features of Buddhist Psychology....Pages 1-20 The Psychology of Cognition....Pages 21-34 Motivation and Emotions....Pages 35-79 Personality....Pages 80-98 Buddhist Psychology and the West: An Encounter between Therapeutic Systems....Pages 99-122 Health and Sickness in Buddhist Perspective....Pages 123-141 Back Matter....Pages 142-154 An introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology, this book deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behaviour, emotions and personality, motivation and the therapeutic structures of Buddhist psychology