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Buddhism and Psychotherapy: What's Not Wrong
After Buddha’s passing, his teachings were compiled into the Sutra Pitaka, orally preserved by monks. Buddhism’s teachings are organized into three baskets: Vinaya, Abhidharma, and Sutra Pitaka. Abhidharma systematizes Buddha’s teachings, condensed by scholars in the 5th century. Key texts include Visuddhimagga and Vimuttimagga. Vasubandhu’s Trimshika Vishnati Madrata Karika emphasizes consciousness. Foundational Buddhist meditation texts, like the Anapanasati Sutra with 16 breathing exercises, and the Satipatthana Sutta on mindfulness foundations, are essential. Insight arises from merging with the object of focus, transforming suffering into liberation. Mindful living prevents negative formations, fostering inner peace. Plum Village exemplifies communal mindfulness, benefiting troubled individuals. Buddhist teachings, integrated subtly into daily life, offer profound insights akin to psychotherapy. Enlightenment arises from mindful living and embracing life’s dualities. Gratitude for interconnectedness and mindfulness’s transformative power.