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The Buddhist Spiritual Path: A Counselor’S Reflection On Meditation, Spirituality, And The Nature Of Life

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Counseling and Values

Volume

45

Issue

2

First Page

94

Last Page

102

Abstract

The author describes her spiritual path from the perspective of a person who was raised in a Buddhist tradition and trained in a Western mental health profession. A foundation for the Buddhist concept of mental health is presented, and the relationship among counseling. Western developmental theory, and the development of a spiritual path is discussed. Strategies are presented for assisting clients with their search for spiritual development. © 2001 American Counseling Association.

Department

Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling and Postsecondary Education

Original Publication Date

1-1-2001

DOI of published version

10.1002/j.2161-007X.2001.tb00188.x

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