James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Mindful therapy: beliefs and assumptions, a buddhist perspective. Hereford 11.2011
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Nov 30, 2025 Discover how traditional Tibetan mindfulness can enhance therapy practices. James Low delves into the intersection of karma and personal responsibility, linking attachment and meditation's grounding effects. He highlights the disconnect in mental health due to habitual distractions and emphasizes the role of impermanence in our identities. Low teaches that self and objects are mere constructs while exploring concepts like non-duality and the importance of flexible engagement with change. His insights into therapist presence and open awareness redefine therapeutic approaches.
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Neutral Attention To Dissolve Habit Hooks
- When cravings or habits arise, use a steady attentional object so the hook loses its shimmer and you can avoid automatic surrender.
- Hold attention neutrally rather than pushing the urge away or engaging with it.
Empty Mind Enables Fresh Possibilities
- Low describes life's continuity as a thread through changing moments; overfilling the self forecloses future moments.
- Emptiness (unfilled mind) allows fresh possibilities to arise moment to moment.
Openness Enables Empathic Presence
- Low links non-judgmental openness with core therapeutic conditions: it increases availability for others and self.
- Less preoccupied self means greater empathy, congruence and attunement in clinical work.
