The Buddhist Notion of Emptiness and its Potential Contribution to Psychology and Psychotherapy

Abstract

A growing number of psychologists now have their practices and theories informed by Buddhist meditation practices. Tese practices, however, are themselves deeply informed by the Buddhist notion of emptiness (śūnyatā). Tis Buddhist concept offers a rich vein of possibilities in informing psychology and psychotherapy. Te present paper examines the development and potential of this concept for influencing these and other areas.