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The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies
of: Padmasiri de Silva
Palgrave Macmillan, 2017
ISBN: 9783319690292 , 102 Pages
Format: PDF, Read online
Copy protection: DRM
Preface
6
A Random Harvest
6
Traps, Dilemmas and Dialectical Contradictions
8
Punishment Theories
9
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
11
Acknowledgements
14
Contents
15
Abbreviations for the Sutta Literature
17
Chapter 1: Introduction
18
Managing Organisational Dilemmas
19
The Metaphor of Dialectical Conflicts
21
Dialectical Patterns in Human Desires
22
Dialectical Patterns in Human Desires: Economics
25
Consumerism
27
Positive Psychology
28
Dialectical Rhythms in Intercultural Communication
29
References
31
Chapter 2: The Buddhist Critique of Metaphysical Entanglements
32
Limitations of the Dialectical Approach
33
Contextualism
34
Pragmatism of the Buddha
34
The Phenomenological and Experiential Dimensions of Buddhism
36
References
37
Chapter 3: The Many-faceted Nature of a Crisis
38
Two Horns of a Dilemma
40
The Mining Industry
40
Buddhism and the Human Future
41
Lawful Nature of Things
42
New Pathways for Peace Studies
42
Contemplative Education
43
Managing Negative Emotions
44
References
45
Chapter 4: Psychological Dimensions of Conflict and Harmony
47
Bhava-tan?ha? and Vibhava-tan?ha?
50
Mental Balance and Imbalance
51
Dimensions of Balance in the Spiritual Realm
52
References
54
Chapter 5: Criminal Justice Through a Buddhist Contemplative Path
55
The Self-Healing of a Criminal
56
Buddhism and Theories of Punishment
59
A Crisis in the Criminal Justice System
59
Guiding Principles
60
References
61
Chapter 6: Exploring Multiculturalism
63
Tolerance and Empathy: Multiculturalism in the Classroom
64
Displaced Populations and Refugees
65
References
66
Chapter 7: Management Studies
67
Paradox as a Method
69
Meditation and Mediation
70
References
70
Chapter 8: Erosion of Moral Values in an Era of Market Triumphalism
71
References
73
Chapter 9: Conflict Studies and Peace Studies
74
Changing Perspectives on Warfare
75
A Point About Education
77
References
77
Chapter 10: The ‘Self’ and Identity Illusions
79
The Self and Emotions: Pride, Conceit and Humility
81
Humility
82
References
83
Chapter 11: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: A Path Beyond Polarities and Towards Acceptance
84
Acceptance as a Central Pillar in DBT
86
References
87
Chapter 12: Moving Through Paradoxes in Tibetan Buddhism and Zen Aesthetics
89
Permanence and Change in Zen Aesthetics
90
References
92
Chapter 13: Emotions, Logic and Rationality
93
The Componential Theory of Emotions
94
Concluding Thoughts
96
References
97
Index
99
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