Suggested Reading List
Aronson, H. B. (2004).?Buddhist practice on Western ground: Reconciling Eastern ideals and Western psychology. Boston: Shambhala.
Ch?dr?n, P. (2001).?Tonglen: The path of transformation?(T. ?tro, Ed.). Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: Vajradhatu.
Ch?dr?n, P. (1991).?Wisdom of no escape: And the path of loving-kindness. Boston: Shambhala.
Epstein, M. (1998).?Going to pieces without falling apart: A Buddhist perspective on wholeness. New York: Broadway Books.
Kahn, M. (1997).?Between client and therapist: The new relationship. New York: Holt Paperbacks.
Kaklauskas, F. J., Nimanheminda, S., Hoffman, L., & Jack, M. S. (Eds.). (2008).?Brilliant sanity: Buddhist approaches to psychotherapy. Colorado Springs, CO: University of the Rockies Press.
Ormont, L. (1992).?The group therapy experience: From theory to practice. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
Podvoll, E. M. (2003).?Recovering sanity: A compassionate approach to understanding and treating psychosis. Boston: Shambhala.
Safran, J. D. (Ed.). (2003).?Psychoanalysis and Buddhism: An unfolding dialogue. Somerville, MA: Wisdom.
Trungpa, C. (1984).?Shambhala: The sacred path of the warrior. Boston: Shambhala.
Trungpa, C. (2005).?The sanity we are born with: A Buddhist approach to psychology?(C. R. Gimian, Ed.). Boston: Shambhala.
Watson, G. (2008).?Beyond happiness: Deepening the dialogue between Buddhism, psychotherapy and the mind sciences. London: Karnac Books.
Wegela, K.K. (2014).?Contemplative Psychotherapy Essentials: Enriching Your Practice with Buddhist Psychology.?New York: Norton.
Wegela, K.K. (2011).?What Really Helps: Using Mindfulness & Compassionate Presence To Help, Support, And Encourage Others.?Boston: Shambhala.
Wegela, K. K. (2009).?The courage to be present: Buddhism, psychotherapy, and the awakening of natural wisdom. Boston: Shambhala.
Welwood, J. (1983).?Awakening the heart: East/West approaches to psychotherapy and the healing relationship. Boston: Shambhala.
Yalom, I. (1995).?The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. New York: Basic Books.
The Journal of Contemplative Psychotherapy, which was produced by Naropa University’s Contemplative Psychotherapy program, is also a thorough introduction to the field.
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