| This study examines Tibetan Buddhist psychological models of the mind and Tibetan Buddhist methods of mindfulness-based practice as they contribute to a broader and deeper understanding of cognitive distortions, automatic thinking, and cognitive or affective material that operates partly or completely outside of conscious awareness. Tibetan Buddhist psychological theories are contrasted and compared to Western cognitive psychotherapies in order to find commonalities between the traditions. An investigation of the similarities between the disciplines is undertaken through a systematic overview of their perspectives on the functions of the mind and the processes of thought and emotion. After the common elements are established, consideration is given to aspects of Tibetan Buddhist psychology that might be integrated into Western psychotherapies. This is done with an eye to providing a more comprehensive understanding of Tibetan Buddhist science of mind and to explore how a deeper appreciation of this material might enhance cognitive therapies. |
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