From Sadness to Madness: Tibetan Perspectives on the Causation and Treatment of Psychiatric Illness

Buddhist-derived “mindfulness” practices are currently enjoying popularity amongst both the lay population and health professionals in the West, especially in the treatment of psychiatric conditions such as depression. This popularity leads to questions regarding how people in diverse Buddhist commu...

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Main Author: Susannah Deane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/5/2/444