The Psychology of Buddhism in Conflict Studies (eBook)

Padmasiri de Silva is Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, Australia. He has a PhD in East-West Comparative Philosophy and an advanced diploma in Counselling. He is the author of a number of books, including An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Counselling; Emotions and the Body in Buddhist Contemplative practice and mindfulness-Based Therapy (Palgrave Macmillan 2017).

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