What the Buddha Felt

A Buddhist Psychiatrist Points the Way to Uncommon Happiness

By: Mark Epstein MD

Narrated by: Mark Epstein

Sigmund Freud once said that the best outcome that psychotherapy can offer is a return to "common unhappiness". But what about those of us with higher aspirations? Where do we find the tools we need to heal - and then go further - to create a life of uncommon and authentic happiness?

The answer, teaches Mark Epstein, may lie in the insights of one of the world's greatest psychologists - the Buddha. What the Buddha Felt uncovers a quiet revolution occurring in the West today: the merging of modern psychotherapy and ancient Buddhist meditation techniques to help us face even the most challenging emotional obstacles.

©2009 Mark Epstein (P)2009 Mark Epstein

great read

Ended so abruptly, fantastic book otherwise. Excellent content, easy to follow and expanding in both psychotherapy and Buddhism.

Self or no self? That isn't he question!

Dr Epstein gives an inspiring discussion of Zen therapy weaving in Buddha's teachings very skillfully.

Brilliant integration of psychology and spirituality

I deeply enjoy Dr. Epstein’s books and writings! Even better to have them read to you!

Couldn't get past the narration

I've heard great things about this book, guess I'll have to get the written version if I want to read it, because Mark should NOT have narrated this...

Buddha

It's nice to hear of others ' experiences but there will never be other than that.