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Buddhism and Medicine

Buddhism and Medicine. Story of The Buddha. Story of The Buddha. Meditation. Transcendental Newer Follows a mantra. Mindfulness Associated with Buddhism Awareness of our own thoughts, actions and motivations Uses breathing as a focus. Meditation. Application to Medicine.

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Buddhism and Medicine

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  1. Buddhism and Medicine

  2. Story of The Buddha

  3. Story of The Buddha

  4. Meditation

  5. Transcendental Newer Follows a mantra Mindfulness Associated with Buddhism Awareness of our own thoughts, actions and motivations Uses breathing as a focus Meditation

  6. Application to Medicine

  7. Application to Medicine

  8. Application to Medicine • Depression • Mood and self-esteem problems • Physical or emotional symptoms associated with chronic illnesses • Overall wellness

  9. 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

  10. Challenges With Meditation

  11. Challenges With Meditation

  12. Summary • Meditation is key component to Buddhist practices • Mindfulness • Application to variety of medical conditions • Challenging to achieve

  13. Thank You

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