Buddhism and Psychodrama: Selected Correspondences

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

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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