Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Pathways of Somatic...

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Padmasiri de Silva

Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

Padmasiri de Silva

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Springer International Publishing AG
14 July 2017

Interdisciplinary studies; Philosophy of mind; Religion & beliefs; Psychology; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology

This book represents an outstanding contribution to the field of somatic psychology. It focuses on the relationship between body and emotions, and on the linkages between mindfulness-based emotion studies and neuroscience. The author discusses the awakening of somatic intelligence as a journey through pain and trauma management, the moral dimensions of somatic passions, and the art and practice of embodied mindfulness. Issues such as the emotions and the body in relation to Buddhist contemplative practice, against the background of the most recent findings of current neuroscience, are expanded in the book. A broad review of the Darwinian-Jamesian heritage on emotion studies is a unique contribution to the tradition of the somatogenic strands of emotions, and provides a contrasting focus to the ideogenic emotions in Sigmund Freud. This work provides an invaluable resource for students of psychology and philosophy, psychotherapists and meditation teachers, students, and for anyone with an interest in the field of somatic psychology.

By: Padmasiri de Silva
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2017
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9783319559285
ISBN 10: 3319559281
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 14 July 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface.- 1.Somatic Psychology in Historical Perspective.- 2. The Body and the Emotions: Anger, Disgust and Contempt.- 3. Embodied Emotions and Body-Mind Reactivity.- 4. Pain Management and Somatic Intelligence.- 5. Pain and Trauma Management.- 6. Emotion Studies: Darwin, James and Freud.- 7. Escaping Bondage to the Somatic Passions.- 8. The Nature of Human Volition and Intentions.- 9. A Journey of Self-awakening.- 10. Free Will.- 11. Moral Pain.

Professor Padmasiri de Silva has a PhD in East-West Comparative Philosophy and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling. He is Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. His publications include Buddhist and Freudian Psychology, The Environmental Philosophy of Buddhism and An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling.

Reviews for Emotions and The Body in Buddhist Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Pathways of Somatic Intelligence

“The book focuses on understanding meditation and mindfulness as a form of somatic intelligence … . Graduate and professional students in clinical fields will find it helpful in synthesizing traditional mindfulness philosophy with contemporary empirical research to inform a holistic care approach. As well, medical and mental health practitioners will find it a helpful text for offering new insight and strategies for integrating mindfulness practices into primary, mental health, and specialized care.” (Kimberlee Bethany Bonura, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (48), December, 2017)