Springer Handbook of Zen, Mindfulness, and Behavioral Health

The Handbook of Zen, Mindfulness, and Behavioral Health by Springer provides a deep look into how Zen teachings impact modern behavioral health. This comprehensive text explores the connection between Zen principles and daily living, offering insights into the use of meditation and mindfulness within therapeutic settings. It specifically examines how these practices integrate with cognitive-behavioral therapies to support mental wellness. Readers will find detailed chapters on Zen constructs such as the self, body, desire, and acceptance. These concepts are applied to Western frameworks of health, healing, and meaning-making. Created by an interdisciplinary panel of experts, including Zen masters, this handbook serves as a bridge between traditional Zen wisdom and contemporary clinical practice in the field of healthcare.