Hey Wait! I Just Thought of Something Else! Advaita and Clinical Hypnosis.
Jon K Amundson, Marc W Ross, Debra Campbell
The American journal of clinical hypnosis July 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1080/00029157.2018.1428894 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAdvaita Hindu philosophy offers a useful framework for clinical hypnosis, paralleling and predating Buddhist mindfulness practices. The article links traditional Advaita wisdom, psychological investigations of the self, and contemporary hypnosis, illustrating the application with a clinical case example.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Hindu philosophy Clinical practice Hypnosis No self Treatment |
| Key finding | Argues that Buddhist mindfulness practices have antecedents in Advaita Hindu philosophy and that Advaita can be effectively applied in clinical hypnosis. |
Abstract
While much has been made of the value of Buddhist mindfulness in clinical treatment, little attention has been given over to its parallels, if not antecedents in Hindu philosophy. Buddhist traditions in the vipassana, ch'an and zen tradition, and the practices associated, find their roots in Advaita philosophy and practice. This article looks at the useful/effective nature of Advaita and its specific application in clinical hypnosis. The linkage between traditional wisdom sources, psychological investigations of the self and contemporary hypnosis is articulated in the article which follows, and a case example, regarding clinical application, is provided.