Title |
Beyond Mindfulness: Buddha Nature and the Four Postures in Psychotherapy
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Published in |
Journal of Religion and Health, December 2015
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DOI | 10.1007/s10943-015-0169-4 |
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Authors |
James Sacamano, Jennifer K. Altman |
Abstract |
We propose to incorporate the contextual view of the Buddhist teachings of the Three Turnings into applications of mindfulness in psychotherapy; specifically by applying the teaching of the Four Postures, which are expressions of innate health in ordinary life activities. This practice may expand understanding of the core mechanisms of different modalities of mindfulness and psychotherapy, thereby supporting clinicians in guiding clients on a healing path that is in natural alignment with each individual. By its allegiance to inherent wakefulness (Buddha Nature), this teaching supports clients in appreciating their own inherent health and the health of the world around them. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 44 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 8 | 18% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 6 | 14% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 11% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 9% |
Lecturer | 3 | 7% |
Other | 5 | 11% |
Unknown | 13 | 30% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Psychology | 9 | 20% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 14% |
Social Sciences | 4 | 9% |
Neuroscience | 3 | 7% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 3 | 7% |
Other | 5 | 11% |
Unknown | 14 | 32% |