Open to Desire

The Truth About What the Buddha Taught

Mark Epstein

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English

Gotham
05 January 2006

Religion & beliefs; Buddhism; Theology

"""A masterpiece. . . . It teaches us how not to fear and repress, but to rechannel and harness the most powerful energies of life toward freedom and bliss."" -ROBERT THURMAN

It is common in both Buddhism and Freudian psychoanalysis to treat desire as if it is the root of all suffering and problems, but psychiatrist Mark Epstein believes this to be a grave misunderstanding.

In his controversial defense of desire, he makes clear that it is the key to deepening intimacy with ourselves, each other, and our world.

Proposing that spiritual attainment does not have to be detached from intimacy or eroticism, Open to Desire begins with an exploration of the state of dissatisfaction that causes us to cling to irrational habits. Dr. Epstein helps readers overcome their own fears of desire so that they can more readily bridge the gap between self and other, cope with feelings of incompletion, and get past the perception of others as objects. Freed from clinging and shame, desire's spiritual potential can then be opened up."

By: Mark Epstein
Imprint: Gotham
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 18mm
ISBN: 9781592401857
ISBN 10: 1592401856
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 05 January 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Open to Desire: The Truth About What the Buddha Taught

A fascinating look at the urge for pleasure, with the goal of helping readers accept the sensation of wanting into their lives in ways that are helpful both spiritually and psychologically. --Body and Soul A fascinating look at the urge for pleasure, with the goal of helping readers accept the sensation of wanting into their lives in ways that are helpful both spiritually and psychologically. Body and Soul