The Sanity We Are Born With: A Buddhist Approac... May 2026
Sanity is our natural state, not something we acquire.
If you tell me what specific part of his philosophy interests you, I can:
these views to modern Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Draft a formal analysis of his "Basic Goodness" theory. The Sanity We Are Born With: A Buddhist Approac...
Neurosis and suffering are seen as temporary clouds covering a clear sky.
a specific chapter (e.g., on depression or "spiritual bypassing"). Sanity is our natural state, not something we acquire
Creating a "holding environment" where the client feels safe to face their own neurosis. Practical Application
This healthiness exists regardless of trauma or mental illness. Key Concepts Sanity is our natural state
💡 You are not your neurosis; you are the vast, sane space in which it occurs.
