One of the tools often used by psychotherapists is mindfulness meditation, a technique adapted from Buddhism. Research shows that mindfulness-based therapies are effective for treating depression, anxiety, and even physical pain. But, apart from this technique, Buddhism contains a detailed view of the mind that, in many ways, is different from the Western view. Host David B. Feldman interviews Venerable Robina Courtin, Buddhist nun and noted teacher of Buddhism, about the Buddhist approach to the mind and mental health.
