Jung’s Research Of Buddhist Theory And Practice Methods

Carl Gustav Jung(1875-1961),a famous Swiss psychologist and founder of analytical psychology.Jung has many interests and a wide range of research.He has made great achievements not only in traditional topics such as art,history,literature and religion,but also has his own unique opinions in the mysterious fields of alchemy and divination.His theory and thought still have a great influence on modern humanities.Jung attached great importance to the rich archetypal symbols contained in Indian philosophy and Chinese philosophy.After meeting with Buddhism,he took the collective unconsciousness as the bridge and established the communication channel between Buddhism and psychology,which not only brought a new model of individual spiritual development to Europeans,but also opened up ideas for Oriental Scholars to study Buddhism.Based on Jung’s own research on Buddhism,this paper will explore the significance of Buddhist thought to Jung’s psychology.This chapter is divided into three parts: the first part will trace the relationship between Jung and Buddhism and explore the reasons for Jung’s study of Buddhism.The second part focuses on Jung’s psychological interpretation of Buddhist thought,and explores the similarities between Buddhism and analytical psychology by analyzing the psychological value contained in the Buddhist classics.The main content of the third part is Jung’s research on Buddhist practice methods.He introduced the practice method of drawing image Mandala in Tibetan secret into the medical field,created Mandala painting therapy and applied it in the practice of psychotherapy.These three parts will comprehensively sort out Jung’s research objectives and research results on Buddhism from three different dimensions,understand the significance of Buddhism to the development and improvement of Jung’s psychology,and draw valuable research methods and caution for our future research.Jung’s main purpose in studying Buddhism is to find more "powerful evidence" for his theoretical system;We study Jung in order to help our own culture obtain more possibilities and make the ancient wisdom continue to play a role today.Although they are opposite in the east-west direction,their core can be said to have the same merit.Therefore,we should not only appreciate the excellent foreign culture,but also take its advantages;And maintain confidence in their own culture and tap its value for today’s people.