Why psychiatrist in Korea puts Buddhism at the heart of his treatment for life's struggles
Jeon Hyun-soo, a psychiatrist and practitioner in Korea who has studied Buddhism for more than 40 years, believes that focusing on the present is key to overcoming life's struggles.
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'The answer to all problems lies in the present. Most of my patients focus on the past or future. Encouraging them to concentrate on the present allows them to see their problems as they are,' Jeon, 69, said.
He recently published A Guide to Using Buddhism and is the founder of Buddhist psychotherapy, which integrates Buddhist principles into treatment.
'The earliest Buddhist scriptures, which are closest to the words of Buddha, clearly outline ways to reduce suffering and find peace in life,' he said. 'For modern people suffering from distress, they serve as both a wake-up call and the best remedy.'
I began to see Buddhism not as just another cultural tradition but from an entirely new perspective.
Jeon Hyun-soo, psychiatrist
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