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Suffering arises from "grasping"—our tendency to cling to pleasant experiences and push away unpleasant ones.

In Buddhist counseling, the relationship between the therapist and the client is one of . The counselor does not sit as an detached authority figure but as a "spiritual friend" ( kalyana-mitta ). They model radical acceptance, creating a safe container where the client can observe their thoughts without judgment. The goal is to cultivate Prajna (Wisdom) —an intuitive understanding of how the mind works—which empowers the client to become their own healer. Conclusion An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Coun...

It is possible to find freedom from this reactive cycle. Suffering arises from "grasping"—our tendency to cling to

Life inevitably involves dissatisfaction and pain. An Introduction to Buddhist Psychology and Coun...