An Introduction To Buddhist Psychology And Coun... May 2026

Suffering arises from "grasping"—our tendency to cling to pleasant experiences and push away unpleasant ones.

While contemporary Western psychology often focuses on the categorization and treatment of mental illness, is fundamentally a psychology of wellness and liberation. Rooted in over 2,500 years of contemplative practice, it views the human mind not as a fixed entity, but as a fluid process of conscious events. When integrated into the field of counseling , these ancient insights offer a profound shift from "fixing" a patient to helping an individual understand the nature of their own suffering and the potential for mental clarity. The Foundation: The Four Noble Truths An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Coun...

Life inevitably involves dissatisfaction and pain. Suffering arises from "grasping"—our tendency to cling to