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

Padmasiri de Silva (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1403992452 | ISBN-13: 978-1403992451 | Edition: 4th

An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a lucid, intelligible and authentic introduction to the foundations of Buddhist psychology. It 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:

"Professor de Silva's familiarity with Western psychology and philosophy, along with his deep knowledge of Theravadan traditions gives his work [an] informed balance between ancient wisdom and modern thought. This new edition of his book brings contemporary philosophy of mind together with a clear account of early Buddhist texts. It is an authoritative work that will be welcomed by scholars from both Buddhist and Western traditions."--John Pickering, University of Warwick

"An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology is a groundbreaking work, stunning in its lucidity and sweeping in its vision. Professor de Silva has been an intellectual pioneer for decades, and this new edition of his most important work treats the reader to the sustained reflections of a senior scholar. 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

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 4th edition (November 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403992452
• ISBN-13: 978-1403992451
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #406,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to buddhist psychology., January 9, 2004

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The book is concise, informative and easy to read. It provides basic principles of buddhist psychogy and comparison with the western therapeutic systems. A good book for beginners as well as others.