Facing Fears

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For quite some time I have been interested in the relationship between psychotherapy and Buddhism. Perhaps the key thing that Buddhism adds to psychotherapy is the idea that, although therapeutic practice is very important, at the end of the day … Continued

No-Self

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I am  not sure that the conventional Buddhist notion of there not being a  self really works. It seems like a doctrine that lacks a good reason. The doctrine (or perhaps more like a dogma?) appears to be more a … Continued

The Religious Response

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I have looked at many definitions of religion and this one by Thomas Nagel works quite well.   ‘To better identify the question, we should start with the religious response. There are many religions, and they are very different, but … Continued

Counselling is Fragmented

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Observed from the outside counselling and psychotherapy appear to be fragmented. This state of affairs enables the contradictory trends of single schools or traditions claiming a certain level of uniqueness for their methodology, whilst at the same time individual practitioners … Continued