Early Buddhist Teachings (Hardcover)

Kin Cheung George Lee

ISBN 10: 9888876848 / ISBN 13: 9789888876846

Published by Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong, 2025

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Hardcover. Mindfulness and meditation, practices that are rooted in Buddhism, have become mainstream treatments in counseling and psychotherapy that provide evidence of successful outcomes among secular clients. However, for clients from non-Western backgrounds, dissociating mindfulness practice from the core Buddhist teachings can dilute the transformative power of these practices, causing cultural confusion and lowering the effectiveness of treatment.This book is the first to present Early Buddhist Teachings as a theoretical orientation for the millions of individuals affiliated with Buddhism to create a culturally congruent counseling model. Using original sources in Pali, it explores key Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-arising, non-self, impermanence, and many others. The authors then compare them with Western psychological concepts, furthering ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and psychotherapy and fostering powerful integrations.This volume also demonstrates how to use the Buddhist counseling model through practical assessment scales, sample dialogues, and detailed descriptions of interventions designed for mental health professionals. It is a valuable resource for mental health professionals, scholars, and psychology students seeking to explore the intersection of Buddhism and counseling psychology. This book presents Early Buddhist Teachings as a counseling model, exploring key concepts from P?li sources and comparing them with Western psychology. It includes practical tools for mental health professionals, fostering integration between Buddhism and psychotherapy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Early Buddhist Teachings (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Hong Kong University Press, Hong Kong
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9888876848
• ISBN 13: 9789888876846
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A novel dialogue between Buddhism and Western psychology, grounded in original Pali texts.

As mindfulness and meditation become mainstream therapeutic tools, their deep Buddhist roots are often stripped away and limit their effectiveness for clients from Buddhist cultural backgrounds. Early Buddhist Teachings: A Theoretical Foundation for Counseling restores these practices to their original context, offering a culturally congruent counseling model grounded in Pali scriptures and core Buddhist principles.

This informative volume explores key Buddhist concepts including dependent co-arising, non-self, and impermanence, and places them in conversation with Western psychological theories. Supplemented with practical assessment tools and intervention techniques, this work provides mental health professionals with a new framework for integrating Buddhist teachings into counseling.

For therapists, students, and counselors seeking to expand their approach, Early Buddhist Teachings offers a vital resource at the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy, offering a more holistic and effective model of mental health care.

About the Authors

Kin Cheung George Lee is a senior lecturer at the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong and a licensed psychologist.

Adrian J. Davis is associate professor of education at Macao Polytechnic University and a qualified play therapist and art therapist.

Sabin Maharjan is a research assistant at the Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong.