The Zen of Therapy by Mark Epstein Summary
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Where Buddhism meets psychotherapy: Mark Epstein's acclaimed memoir bridges Eastern mindfulness with Western healing. Praised by the New York Times as "profound and cleareyed," it reveals how embracing suffering transforms therapy. What happens when meditation meets your deepest wounds?
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When a Bowl of Rice Porridge Changed Everything
A skeletal figure sits beneath a tree, dying from self-imposed starvation. He's pushed his body to the brink, convinced that suffering will unlock enlightenment. Then a young woman appears with a simple offering: rice porridge. This moment-when the Buddha accepted nourishment from Sujata-reveals something profound about healing. Sometimes what we need most isn't another technique or insight, but basic human connection and care. This intersection of spiritual wisdom and psychological healing forms the heart of a therapeutic approach that's gaining traction in our anxiety-ridden age. As mental health crises intensify and traditional treatments fall short, many are discovering that ancient Buddhist practices and modern psychotherapy aren't opposing forces-they're complementary paths toward the same destination: genuine freedom from suffering. The convergence of these traditions reveals something revolutionary: our natural clarity and wisdom don't come from external sources or require superhuman effort. They emerge from within ordinary human experience when we learn to look clearly.
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When Anger Becomes Wisdom: Transforming Destructive Emotions
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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