Buddhism and Psychodrama

Selected Correspondences

Authors

  • Herb Propper, PhD, TEP Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12926/qqepnz46

Keywords:

role reversal, role theory, world sociometry, emptiness of self, vajrayana

Abstract

This article is a selective discussion of correspondences between selected concepts and

methods of psychodrama, and between notable philosophical ideas and meditation

practices of Buddhism. From psychodrama these include primarily role reversal, role theory,

spiritual psychodramatic roles and world sociometry. From Buddhism, focus is on the

emptiness of self and deity meditation practices of Vajrayana (diamond vehicle) Buddhism.

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Published

2026-01-22

Issue

Vol. 68 No. 1 (2021): Journal of Psychodrama, Sociometry, & Group Psychotherapy

Section

Theory and History

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