Transcript Buddhism in Medicine

Buddhism and Medicine
Story of The Buddha
Story of The Buddha
Meditation
Meditation
• Transcendental
– Newer
– Follows a mantra
• Mindfulness
– Associated with
Buddhism
– Awareness of our own
thoughts, actions and
motivations
– Uses breathing as a
focus
Application to Medicine
Application to Medicine
Application to Medicine
• Depression
• Mood and self-esteem problems
• Physical or emotional symptoms
associated with chronic illnesses
• Overall wellness
Is There Any Evidence?
• Research?
• Strength of findings?
• Journals
– Journal of Clinical Psychology
• Sears & Kraus (2009) – mindfulness for anxiety &
coping
– Behaviour Research and Therapy
• Barnhofer et al. (2009) – mindfulness and CBT for
depression
Challenges With Meditation
Challenges With Meditation
Summary
• Meditation is key component to Buddhist
practices
• Mindfulness
• Application to variety of medical conditions
• Challenging to achieve
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