In this book, renowned psychiatrist Mark Epstein blends Buddhism with psychotherapy, explaining how to radically transform your love life.
Today, the benefits of meditation practices, such as mindfulness and deep breathing, are widely recognized by psychotherapists. But what does the Buddhist vision actually look like? And how does it intersect with traditional Western psychotherapy? What can a combination of these two traditions do for you?In this groundbreaking book, renowned psychotherapist Mark Epstein charts the path toward meditation-inspired healing. Epstein's research centers around the concept of “self,” which Buddhists reveal as an illusory construct that generates emotional suffering.
With great clarity and insight, Epstein demonstrates how Buddhism and psychotherapy can be used together effectively to ease our attachment to self and thus free ourselves to experience true joy.
