Buddha Nature 3: Integration of Zen and Psychotherapy

Andrew Tootell's OzZen Podcast

In this series of talks, we commence with developing our understanding of the Mahayana teachings about Buddha Nature and Awakening to our True Self. We conclude that although awakening to our True Self is necessary, it is not sufficient. After having awoken to our True Self, we need to do the hard work of integrating the Parts of the personality that are still in exile, carrying the burdens of developmental trauma or fixed in rigid protective stances and strategies. This is the process of integrating the Parts with the Self. 1. The Four Turnings 2. Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature? 3. Integration of Zen and Psychotherapy 4. Nonduality in a Nutshell.