Abstract

Buddhist psychology and philosophy have the potential of contributing to the cognitive behavioral conceptualization and treatment of psychopathology. In this article, the relevance of Buddhism to the treatment of clinical anxiety is presented. Metacognition is viewed as a concept that can bridge Buddhist and cognitive behavioral psychology. In addition to delineating Buddhist conceptions of cognition and cognitive functioning, practical applications, in the form of mindful attention, are outlined.

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