Autism and Buddhist practice how Buddhism can help autistic adults cultivate wellbeing / edited by Chris Jarrell.

Other author Jarrell, Chris.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2023.
Description203 pages ; 22 cm
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Subjects

Contents Introduction / Chris Jarrell -- How an encounter with a Buddhist monk started my journey to wellbeing / Louise Woodford -- 'Being peace' / Jessica Woodford -- Calm in the eye of the storm / Danielle Hall -- True freedom / Pete Grella -- Dharma D'Au / Sian Atkins -- The triple jewel / Chris Jarrell -- The practical application of the Dharma in everyday life / Dr Pernille Damore -- Loving kindness / Ish Tannahill -- The five mindfulness trainings and how they help me to be authentically autistic / Dr Lian Beijers (Courageous Connection of the Heart) -- Buddhism and parenting / Lucy Liu -- My classroom is my Sangha / Dena Rashkover (Piyadithha) -- Joining a Sangha / Jane Garratt (Prajnanandi) -- The challenges of engaging with Sangha / Eleanor Lloyd (Dhiraprabha) -- Unsocially social / Barry Taylor -- Community and wellbeing / Joy tober -- Reflections / Chriss Jarrell.
Abstract Exploring the intersect between autism and Buddhism, including how Buddhism can help autistic individuals develop wellbeing and how the Buddhist community can be more inclusive of autistic people. It discusses how Buddhism can help with relationships, social interactions and sensory issues, anxiety, independence and more.-- Source other than the Library of Congress.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2023275458
ISBN9781839971570 (paperback)
ISBN1839971576 (paperback)

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