An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology, Fourth Edition (Library of Philosophy and Religion) [Hardcover]

Padmasiri de Silva (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0230003311 | ISBN-13: 978-0230003316 | Edition: 4th

This lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology provides comprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and issues in the psychology of Buddhism and thus it deals with the nature of psychological inquiry, concepts of mind, consciousness and behavior, motivation, emotions, perception, and the therapeutic structure of Buddhist psychology. For the fourth edition, a new chapter on "emotional intelligence" and its relationship with Buddhism has been added.

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Praise for the third edition:
"A groundbreaking work, stunning in its lucidity and sweeping in its vision...I recommend it not only to academics, but to all who are interested in spirituality, alternative therapies, and personal growth."--Nathan Katz, Florida International University

About the Author

Padmasiri de Silva is Research Fellow at Monash University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 4th edition (September 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230003311
• ISBN-13: 978-0230003316
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,324,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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