Mixing Minds: The Power of Relationship in Psychoanalysis and Buddhism

by Pilar Jennings, Jeremy D. Safran (Foreword)

"We cannot find ourselves, or be ourselves, alone." - from Mixing Minds

Mixing Minds explores the interpersonal relationships between psychoanalysts and their patients, and Buddhist teachers and their students. Through the author's own personal journey in both traditions, she sheds light on how these contrasting approaches to wellness affect our most intimate relationships. These dynamic relationships provide us with keen insight into the emotional ups and downs of our lives - from fear and anxiety to love, compassion, and equanimity. Mixing Minds delves into the most intimate of relationships and shows us how these relationships are the key to the realization of our true selves.

Genres: Psychology, Buddhism, Nonfiction, Self Help, Spirituality

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Rodrigo Aravena]

Para mí ha sido un verdadero regalo poder leer este libro que recomiendo con mucha confianza a toda persona que se interese en las relaciones entre estos dos métodos tan distintos para conseguir una vida más plena: el psicoanálisis y el budismo.

[Drew Ayling]

I’m just a low analysand that can’t bother to read through the hoity-toity.

[Michele]

Elizabeth Gilbert's ringing endorsement:

“I discovered this book two years ago and it’s become supremely important to me. Jennings is both a psychotherapist and a Buddhist practitioner. As someone with a foot in both camps, she writes intelligently about the merits and pitfalls of both Western and Eastern philosophy. Western thought, for instance, teaches us that the path to happiness involves strengthening up the Self, while Eastern practices suggest that we would be far better off discarding the Self altogether — so what is a confused Self to do? Jennings unthreads both paths with remarkable, compassionate (and always fair) perspective.”

[Ralph Hannon]

I did a lot of underlining. I will read it again and takes notes.