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This book introduces the reader to the psychology of Theravada Buddhism, the cradle of all later Buddhist schools and traditions. In simple and clear language Frits Koster describes the fundamental teachings of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths, karma and rebirth. He also introduces various forms of meditation, in particular vipassana or insight meditation. After a practical explanation of the method and practice of insight meditation, he elaborates on the fruits of this practice, namely wisdom and purification of the mind.

In the final section of the book, Koster applies the...

Long before the advent of modern psychology, Buddhism offered ways to understand body and mind through introspection and meditation. These efforts yielded a thorough and detailed classification and analysis of mental and physical phenomena, known as the Abhidhamma.

The Web of Buddhist Wisdom is a clear and accessible explanation of important themes of the Abhidhamma, such as consciousness, mental concomitants, physicality, and the experience of Enlightenment. In addition, he addresses the law of kamma, the process of dying and rebirth, the four Noble Truths and the value of...

This book gives insight into the many aspects of stress, and shows how we can develop skillful ways to deal with stress and prevent burnout and other stress-related complaints. The author examines the various forms of stress we experience at work and in our private lives, giving particular attention to the causes of stress. He also explains the important role that awareness plays in managing and preventing stress, then looks at insight meditation as a practical method of mindfulness training and as a path to inner freedom. After describing the benefits of insight meditation, he reveals how...

Mr. Staal argues that mysticism can be studied rationally, and that without such study no theory of mind is complete....

Die Biografie untersucht das Leben des niederländischen Dirigenten Willem Mengelberg, dessen Orchesterensembles ein hohes Ansehen genossen. Durch seine Arbeit am Concertgebouw-Orchester in Amsterdam und anderen Orchestern hat sich Mengelberg einen internationalen Ruf aufgebaut und zur Entwicklung der klassischen Musikszene in Europa und den USA beigetragen.

Darüber hinaus war Mengelberg ein wichtiger Förderer zahlreicher Komponisten wie Gustav Mahler und Richard Strauss sowie Begründer der jährlichen Aufführungen von Bachs Matthäuspassion in den Niederlanden. Als...