I am trying to write a research paper on Buddha's theory or cravings and comulsive gambling. I am finding very little information to relate the tow. Can you help? Thanks. Lynn

-- c. Lynn Trout (cltrout@bellsouth.net), January 12, 2002

Answers

Hi C., Well look up control theory in your Psy 100 text or maybe your Soc Psy text. "Delayed Gratification" might be the key word. As a remember, Buddha's temptations where greed, fear, lust, and social responsibility too. You might search Psych Lit in your college library for drug addiction for cravings (or sexual disfunction), and I know you will find articles on compulsive gambling in Psych Lit. You could also look at Adler's concept of the need for power. Good luck, David

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I didn't read that book but it may be usefull for you. Marvin Levine (2000) The positive psychology of buddhismand yoga. Paths to a mature happiness. N.Y.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc.

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