The Buddha's Gift: A Life of Well Being and Wisdom

By Rodger R. Ricketts

This is the author's fourth book exploring the complementary relationship between the Buddha's teachings and modern psychology. It reflects his 40 years of study and development of a unique yet cogent perspective that incorporates the traditional Buddhist teachings and his meditation insights, with the research and study of modern scholars and psychologists. This book goes beyond what is usually taught in traditional Buddhist texts as well as comparative psychology essays. The integration of the doctrines is exceptionally helpful for creating psychological wellbeing and for comprehending important truths of life. The present book explores deeply the valuable interface of psychology and the Buddha's teaching in developing wellbeing and wisdom. The Buddha's teachings are clearly shown as a foundation for a Relapse Prevention model to eliminate suffering and create happiness in our lives and the world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1976016622
• ISBN13: 9781976016622
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"