The primary purpose of both the BCA and the ŚS is to instruct the reader in developing the
virtuous qualities of the bodhisattva. These include the six perfections (pāramitās) of …

In the field of counselling, an increasing number of counsellors are trying to incorporate
Buddhist ideas and practices into their practice, but few pragmatic resources from the …

The book opens fresh ground in Buddhist studies and practical theology by applying
phenomenological research methods to empirically discern transformative aspects of …

A Bodhisattva is someone who has resolved to liberate all living beings from suffering by
fulfilling his or her full spiritual potential. Many people have the compassionate wish to …

Research into the clinical utility of Buddhist-derived interventions (BDIs) has increased
greatly over the last decade. Although clinical interest has predominantly focused on …

Summary The Introduction to the Practices of Awakening (Bodhicaryāvatāra; hereafter, BCA)
is a short verse text presenting the training practices for developing the virtuous character of …

Guide) is rightly praised as a literary masterpiece of philosophy and ethics, so some modern
readers might be surprised to learn of the importance of ritual and devotion both in …

Buddhist counseling is a process of reducing suffering in individuals using wisdom and
interventions from Buddhism, which aims to train the human mind to attain a state of …

The modern hospice movement is generally understood to have begun with the founding in
1967 by Cicely Saunders of the St. Christopher's Hospice in the United Kingdom. As the …

This book is for those who are interested in Buddhist teachings and all who seek routes to
growth in human well-being, particularly therapists, coaches, and scientists. It is a vanguard …