Buddhist and Freudian Psychology by Padmasiri de Silva
Buddhism and psychoanalysis intersect in remarkable ways . de Silvas’ comparative dialogue has generated to new depths and subtleties . Pasdmasiri de Silvas’ Buddhist and Freudian Psychology discusses the emerging dialogue on the new perspectives of the subliminal/unconscious in Buddhism, as well as a fascinating reference to a Sutta on 'Defence Mechanisms' in Buddhist thought.
Description of Buddhist and Freudian Psychology
The work presents in clear focus, comparative perspectives on the nature of man, mind, motivation, conflict, anxiety and suffering, as well as the therapeutic management of these problems, in both the writings of Sigmund Freud and the discourses of the Buddha. The nature of the instinct of sexuality, ego instinct and the death instinct in Freud are compared to parallel concepts in Buddhism. An interesting addition to the study is the discussion of the question whether Schopenhauer is a link between Freud and Buddhism.
This fourth edition of the book also throws new light on some of the dilemmas of Freudian psychology from a Buddhistic perspective. It is a valuable contribution to the study of philosophy in cross-cultural perspective and should be of interest to both scholars and general readers.
Born in Sri Lanka, Dr M.W. Padmasiri de Silva received his academic qualifications in the United States before returning to Sri Lanka to take up the position of Professor of Philosophy at the University of Peradeniya. He continued his academic career as a Senior Teaching Fellow at the National University of Singapore before moving to Australia, where he is now an Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University in Melbourne. He has since
received his Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Buddhist Psychotherapy from Sophia College in Perth and practiced as a counsellor and therapist at Springvale Community Centre from
2004 to 2007. He is currently an affiliate member CAPAV.
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