Tullio Giraldi Livres

Exploring the intersection of Zen Buddhism and mental health, this book examines how Zen principles can enhance Western clinical practices. It highlights Buddhism's core belief that reality is a mental construct, a notion supported by neuroscience. While traditional psychiatry and psychology strive to alleviate suffering, they often overlook the complexity of mental health issues. The book aims to demonstrate how Zen can provide valuable insights and strategies to address these challenges, promoting a deeper understanding of mental well-being.

The book explores the evolution of mindfulness, starting from its roots in Buddhist meditation to its contemporary applications in mental health and performance enhancement. It discusses the definition of mindfulness and tracks Buddhism's introduction to the West, focusing on Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In its latter half, the text addresses concerns surrounding mindfulness, including the erosion of Buddhist moral values and the tendency to medicalize existential issues within a capitalist framework.