{"title":"Mark Epstein","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Epstein’s work offers a profound exploration of the intersection between psychology and spirituality, inviting readers to reconsider traditional notions of the self. His writing delves into how psychotherapy can be enriched by Eastern philosophy, providing fresh insights into healing and self-understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful and reflective texts that challenge conventional approaches to mental health, encouraging a deeper awareness of consciousness and personal growth. Epstein's books are ideal for those interested in holistic approaches to \u003cem\u003ehealth and wellness\u003c\/em\u003e and the nuances of the human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"psychotherapy-without-the-self-by-mark-epstein-9780300143133","title":"Psychotherapy without the Self","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsights on the interface between Buddhist teachings and Western psychotherapy by the best-selling author of \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThoughts without a Thinker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmersed in Buddhist psychology prior to studying Western psychiatry, Dr. Mark Epstein first viewed Western therapeutic approaches through the lens of the East. This posed something of a challenge. Although both systems promise liberation through self-awareness, the central tenet of Buddha's wisdom is the notion of no-self, while the central focus of Western psychotherapy is the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePsychotherapy without the Self\u003c\/em\u003e, which includes writings from the past twenty-five years, wrestles with the complex relationship between Buddhism and psychotherapy and offers nuanced reflections on therapy, meditation, and psychological and spiritual development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA best-selling author and popular speaker, Epstein has long been at the forefront of the effort to introduce Buddhist psychology to the West. His unique background enables him to serve as a bridge between the two traditions, which he has found to be more compatible than initially thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging with the teachings of the Buddha as well as those of Freud and Winnicott, he offers a compelling look at desire, anger, and insight. He helps reinterpret the Buddha's Four Noble Truths and central concepts such as egolessness and emptiness in the psychoanalytic language of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432034582764,"sku":"9780300143133","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300143133.jpg?v=1774556921"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-epstein.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}