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Practising as a Buddhist Physician / Psychotherapist
Dr Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi

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Buddhism is founded on a direct observation of reality. We observe, and help our clients observe, what is true. We can then help them work directly with the causes of suffering. The skills and methods that the Buddha taught 2500 years ago have been used effectively for centuries throughout many cultures to relieve psychological distress.

As Buddhist Phychologist we are privileged to practice in a tradition which offers tools which contemporary psychology is just coming to know about. Buddhist psychology is based on mindfulness, ethical living and an understanding of our inter-dependence with all life.

It emphasizes the importance of personal practice for both the psychologist and client. It is fundamentally an affirmative psychology, helping everyone to cultivate kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity.

This segment was recorded at the AABCAP 3rd Annual Conference – August 2009: "Compassion For a World In Crisis".

For more information visit: AABCAP, The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Jan Chozen Bays
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Practising as a Buddhist Physician / Psychotherapist	Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi
Practising as a Buddhist Physician / Psychotherapist	Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi

Dr Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi

is a paediatrician, mother and wife, who is interested in how meditation and science interface. Dr Jan Chozen Bays, Roshi is particularly involved in teaching how to use meditation among those with eating disorders and experiencing grief. Jan has studied and practised Zen Buddhism since 1973. She received Jukai (lay precept) in 1975 and Tokudo (Priest’s Ordination) in 1979 from Taizan Maezumi. From 1978 to 1983 she lived at the Zen Center of Los Angeles, directing the Zen Center’s non-profit Medical Clinic. She finished formal koan study in 1983 and was given Dharma transmission.

Since 1985 she has been the teacher for the Zen Community of Oregon. In 2002, Jan helped to found Great Vow Zen Monastery and currently is the co-abbot. She is author of “Jizo Bodhisattva - Guardian of children, women and other voyagers” and “Mindful Eating – A guide to rediscovering a healthy and joyful relationship with food”, which includes a 75 mins. CD with guided exercises (Shambhala Publications).