PSYCHOLOGY OF BUDDHISM: A practical guide to self-knowledge - страница 6

Why was the Buddha silent after waking up? Because words cannot fully convey the depth of this experience, like trying to describe the fragrance of a flower in words. To see the true nature of reality, you need to study ancient texts, reflect, meditate, like a climber conquering the top of a mountain.

Emptiness is not nothing, it is an understanding of the interconnectedness of all things, it is like seeing a pattern in a carpet where each thread plays a role. And this understanding is like a universal medicine that heals not only our wounds, but also the wounds of the world around us, like a mountain stream washing over the stones.

Revelation in Silence: Buddhist Psychology – A Bridge Between Ancient and Modern

Imagine a mountain monastery shrouded in fog, where time flows according to its own, unhurried laws. In this secluded place, far from the hustle and bustle of the modern world, knowledge about the human mind, about its depths and possibilities has been polished for centuries. This knowledge, carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation, forms the basis of Buddhist psychology – an amazing fusion of wisdom, compassion and practical methods that can transform our lives.

What is Buddhist psychology? It is not just a set of philosophical concepts or religious dogmas. It is an in-depth study of the nature of the mind, its functioning, its tendencies and potentials. It is a practical system aimed at achieving inner peace, liberation from suffering, and the development of wisdom and compassion. As the Buddha said, "The mind is the source of everything. As thoughts are, so is life." These words, simple at first glance, encapsulate the quintessence of the Buddhist approach to understanding human existence.

The history of the study of Buddhist psychology dates back more than two and a half millennia. Originating in India, the Buddha's teachings have spread throughout the world, enriching and adapting to different cultural contexts. A special place in this process is occupied by the Tibetan tradition, in particular the Nalanda School, which is famous for its systematic and in-depth study of the psychology of the mind. The Nalanda Monasteries were veritable centres of knowledge, where scholars and practitioners carefully studied the texts, debated and developed methods of meditation and introspection.