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Going To Pieces Without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective On Wholeness
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An Intimate Guide To Selfacceptance And Discovery That Offers A Buddhist Perspective On Wholeness Within The Framework Of A Western Understanding Of Self.For Decades, Western Psychology Has Promised Fulfillment Through Building And Strengthening The Ego. We Are Taught That The Ideal Is A Strong, Individuated Self, Constructed And Reinforced Over A Lifetime. But Buddhist Psychiatrist Mark Epstein Has Found A Different Way.Going To Pieces Without Falling Apart Shows Us That Happiness Doesn'T Come From Any Kind Of Acquisitiveness, Be It Material Or Psychological. Happiness Comes From Letting Go. Weaving Together The Accumulated Wisdom Of His Two Worldsbuddhism And Western Psychotherapyepstein Shows How The Happiness That We Seek Depends On Our Ability To Balance The Ego'S Need To Do With Our Inherent Capacity To Be. He Encourages Us To Relax The Evervigilant Mind In Order To Experience The Freedom That Comes Only From Relinquishing Control.Drawing On Events In His Own Life And Stories From His Patients, Going To Pieces Without Falling Apart Teaches Us That Only By Letting Go Can We Start On The Path To A More Peaceful And Spiritually Satisfying Life.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Going to Pieces without Falling Apart'? A: The main theme of the book is exploring self-acceptance and discovery from a Buddhist perspective, emphasizing wholeness and the importance of letting go to achieve happiness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mark Epstein, M.D., a psychiatrist who integrates Buddhist principles with Western psychotherapy.
- Q: When was 'Going to Pieces without Falling Apart' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1999.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 200 pages.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from the book? A: Readers can expect insights on balancing the ego's need to do with the capacity to be, along with personal stories and experiences from the author and his patients.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Buddhism? A: Yes, the book is crafted to be accessible to those unfamiliar with Buddhism, as it blends Buddhist concepts with Western psychological understanding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating that it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers seeking personal growth, self-acceptance, and a deeper understanding of happiness from a psychological and spiritual perspective would benefit from this book.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this listing is for the reprint edition of 'Going to Pieces without Falling Apart'.