There have always been overlaps between Buddhism and Western psychology. However, in the last few decades, an adaptation of one of the basic Buddhist practices – mindfulness – has become part of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), thus of mainstream psychology. The practice of mindfulness in psychotherapy may be described as follows: Develop a particular way of …
The most frequently recited poem in mindfulness retreats The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty …