Buddhist Practice on Western Ground
Author | : Harvey B. Aronson, Ph.D. |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2004-08-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781590300930 |
ISBN-13 | : 1590300939 |
Rating | : 4/5 (939 Downloads) |
Download or read book Buddhist Practice on Western Ground written by Harvey B. Aronson, Ph.D. and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2004-08-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to offer Buddhist meditators a comprehensive and sympathetic examination of the differences between Asian and Western cultural and spiritual values. Harvey B. Aronson presents a constructive and practical assessment of common conflicts experienced by Westerners who look to Eastern spiritual traditions for guidance and support—and find themselves confused or disappointed. Issues addressed include: • Our cultural belief that anger should not be suppressed versus the Buddhist teaching to counter anger and hatred • Our psychotherapists' advice that attachment is the basis for healthy personal development and supportive relationships versus the Buddhist condemnation of attachments as the source of suffering • Our culture's emphasis on individuality versus the Asian emphasis on interdependence and fulfillment of duties, and the Buddhist teachings on no-self, or egolessness