Table 2 Analysis themes of the bodhisattva-spirit-oriented counselling framework
From: A bodhisattva-spirit-oriented counselling framework: inspired by Vimalakīrti wisdom
Super-ordinate themes | Emergent themes | Themes |
|---|---|---|
Philosophical concepts | Views of human nature | ● Nature essentials |
● Nurture properties | ||
Worldviews | ● Pratītya-samutpāda | |
● Karma | ||
● Hetu-phala | ||
Life views | ● Du ḥ kha | |
● The other shore | ||
The bodhisattva spirit | ● Bodhisattva | |
● Bodhicitta | ||
● Catvāri apramānāni | ||
Propositions for counselling | Therapeutic mission | ● Free from suffering |
Therapeutic goals | ● Rejuvenation of bodhi nature | |
● Enlightenment | ||
Roles of a counsellor | ● A metaphorical doctor | |
● A facilitator | ||
Qualities of a counsellor | ● Wisdom | |
● Congruence | ||
● Self-cherishing | ||
Case conceptualisation | ● Avidyā | |
● Ātma-grāha | ||
● Viparyāsa | ||
● Abhūta-parikalpa | ||
Therapeutic relationship | ● Bodhisattvsa-bodhisattva interplay | |
Therapeutic strategies | ● Rejuvenation of purity and awareness | |
● Removal of kleśa, avidyā, and moha | ||
Therapeutic tactics | ● Advaita | |
● Transcendence of kleśa | ||
● Gratitude for suffering | ||
Skills | ● Upāya | |
● Intrigue | ||
Techniques | ● Metaphor | |
● Simile | ||
● Humour | ||
● Exaggerating | ||
● Contrast | ||
● Confrontation | ||
● Silence | ||
● Story-telling | ||
● Psychoeducation | ||
● Role Model |