
Psychology

Advocates of clinical mindfulness are too quick to overlook the existential questions the practice was designed to explore.

Bad Science?
Many of the studies touting meditation and mindfulness benefits are not methodologically sound.

Remembering Buddhist Psychoanalyst Jeremy Safran
A friend and colleague reflects on the New School professor’s life following his tragic passing.

Is Anything Sacred About A Classroom of Kindergartners Breathing Together?
How a program based on a carpenter’s toolbox is changing the way students learn across the country.

Mapping Your Mind: The Original Buddhist Psychology
Demystifying the Abhidharma

Eugene Gendlin, Developer of Self-Actualization Practice Called Focusing, Has Died
The influential philosopher and psychologist had crossover appeal for many Western Buddhists.

IdeasMagazine | Special Section
Scientific Spirituality
How mindfulness became the Buddhist fulfillment of a Protestant dream

Self-Help for the Affluent
Positive psychology's bourgie bias

Buddha Buzz: Dharma & Psychology, Buddhists on Twitter, and Simpler Friendships
Sweeping Zen recently posted a great interview with David Loy, a Buddhist philosopher and frequent Tricycle contributor, and among the topics discussed was the relationship between Buddhism and Psychology. We’ve found that this topic is surprisingly…

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