The Bodhi-Therapist
Joseph M. Rosenthal
Journal of Couples Therapy May 10, 1993 DOI: 10.1300/j036v03n01_04 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Samatha-vipassana meditation |
| Key points | Argues that samatha-vipassana meditation, the core of all Buddhist methods, is relevant to psychotherapy because it trains specific therapeutic talents that arise as concomitants of bodhicitta, or awakened experience, illustrated through formulations and case studies. |
Abstract
SUMMARY This paper presents formulations and case studies that indicate the relevance of Buddhist meditation practice for the practice of psychotherapy. Samatha-vipassana meditation, the core of all Buddhist methods is described as a training in the cultivation of specific therapeutic talents that arise as concomitants of bodhicitta, awakened experience.