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Albert Ellis and the Buddha : rational soul mates? a comparison of rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) and Zen Buddhism

Albert Ellis and the Buddha : rational soul mates? a comparison of rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) and Zen Buddhism
Mental Health, Religion & Culture
Format: Journal Article
Publication Year: 2003
Publisher: Carfax Publishing
Place of Publication: Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Pages: 283-293
Sources ID: 126585
Visibility: Public (group default)
Abstract: (Show)

Several types of cognitive therapy in use in modern clinical psychology draw their inspiration from the Buddhist tradition. Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), created by cognitive therapy pioneer Albert Ellis, shares a common sensibility and emphasis on empiricism found in both the teachings of Zen and early Buddhism. This article traces the parallels between REBT and the teachings of the Buddhist tradition. (Zach Rowinski 2005-03-10)

Subjects: 
Zen/Ch’an Buddhism