"This book examines the nature of wisdom and compassion in psychotherapy from every conceivable perspective. Buddhist psychology, neurobiological foundations, psychological research, and clinical applications all receive thoughtful and comprehensive treatment. Clinicians, scholars, teachers, and students interested in the alleviation of human suffering will appreciate this volume, especially its emphasis on the cultivation of mindfulness and loving-kindness skills as paths toward the wisdom and compassion that are so essential to effective psychotherapy." - Ruth A. Baer, University of Kentucky, USA

"A rich introduction to -- and rigorous exploration of -- the current dynamic convergence of Buddhist psychology and Western psychotherapy. Thoughtful and eminently practical, this timely volume will be a key reference for counselors and psychotherapists, and is also important reading for students preparing for careers in the field. It will serve those looking for ways to offer the fruits of their personal mindfulness practice to their clients and colleagues." - Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Lovingkindness

"The deep message of the movement toward acceptance- and mindfulness-based methods is that the world without and the world within are interlinked. We need to begin to treat ourselves as we would want others to treat us: with kindness, patience, and wise attention. This book explores profound issues and describes powerful new methods for clinical practice that will carry far beyond the doors of our consulting rooms." - Steven C. Hayes, University of Nevada, USA

"I am very happy to see that ancient teachings and practices from the Buddhist tradition can be of benefit today when they are employed by Western scientists and therapists. In today's world, many people turn to psychotherapy to understand what is making them unhappy, and to discover how to live a more meaningful life. I believe that as they come to understand compassion and wisdom more deeply, psychotherapists will be better able to help their patients and so contribute to greater peace and happiness in the world." - from the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Edited by Christopher K. Germer, PhD, and Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD; both at the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA

His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Foreword. Germer, Siegel, Introduction. Part I: What are Wisdom and Compassion? Why Should We Care? Siegel, Germer, Wisdom and Compassion: Two Wings of a Bird. Brach, Mindful Presence: A Foundation for Compassion and Wisdom. Fredrickson, Building Lives of Compassion and Wisdom. Part II: The Meaning of Compassion. Makransky, Compassion in Buddhist Psychology. Ely, The Compassionate Therapist. Neff, The Science of Self-Compassion. Germer, Cultivating Compassion in Psychotherapy. Davidson, The Neurobiology of Compassion. Part III: The Meaning of Wisdom. Olendzki, Wisdom in Buddhist Psychology. Siegel, The Wise Psychotherapist. Sternberg, The Science of Wisdom: Implications for Psychotherapy. Surrey, Jordan, The Wisdom of Connection. Engler, Fulton, Self and No-self in Psychotherapy. Meeks, Cahn, Jeste, Neurobiological Foundations of Wisdom. Part IV: Clinical Applications. Linehan, Lungu, Suicidal Patients with Complex Disorders. Marlatt, Bowen, Lustyk, Substance Abuse and Relapse Prevention. Roemer, Orsillo, Anxiety Disorders: Acceptance, Compassion, and Wisdom. Gilbert, Depression: Suffering in the Flow of Life. Briere, Working with Trauma: Mindfulness and Compassion. R. Borofsky, A. K. Borofsky, The Heart of Couple Therapy. Part V: In and Around the Consultation Room. Goodman, Kaiser Greenland, Siegel, Mindful Parenting as a Path to Wisdom and Compassion. Pargament, Faigin, Drawing on the Wisdom of Religious Traditions in Psychotherapy. Morgan, Compassion and Wisdom: Growing through Ethics.