The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga: Paths to A Mature Happiness

by Marvin Levine

This book describes Buddhist-Yogic ideas in relation to those of contemporary Western psychology. The book begins with the Buddhist view of the human psyche and of the human condition. This leads to the question of what psychological changes need to be made to improve that condition. Similarities between Buddhism and Western Psychology include:

Both are concerned with alleviating inner pain, turmoil, affliction and suffering.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848728506
• ISBN13: 9781848728509
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"