Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Philosophy, Comparative; Buddhism--Psychology; Existential psychology;
Abstract
In this paper a comparison between Existentialism and Buddhism is investigated. The relationship is determined by comparing literature written in both fields of study. The focus of the paper concentrates on the importance of ontology, suffering, and death in both groups and how closely they relate to one another. The findings indicate that the spirituality of Buddhism and the psychology of Existentialism in combination, can culminate the experience of finding meaning in one's life and the discovery of self through the therapeutic experience. The paper will also provide a historical overview of Buddha himself and a review of his basic teachings which is necessary due to the limited information available to the therapeutic audience.
Year of Submission
2004
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
William P. Callahan
Date Original
2004
Object Description
1 PDF file (17 pages)
Copyright
©2004 Jackie Nowparvar
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Nowparvar, Jackie, "The comparison of existential psychology and Buddhist spirituality" (2004). Graduate Research Papers. 1278.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1278
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