1. After reading the Biography on The Dalai Lama (attached of additional materials), are the concepts about personality universal in their application? That is, do Buddhist insights apply to a Western audience? What is The Dalai Lama’s views? Be specific. View the website above for more information.
2. Read: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200310/buddhism-and-the-blues
What are the Four Noble Truths? Given examples of how these truths would be relevant in a person’s life. What does Buddhism teach about the self? Why do you suppose that Buddhist ideas have become popular among some therapists? Be specific. View the website above for more information.
Which metaphor to you consider most appropriate for personality theory? Why? Can you suggest any additional metaphors for personality theory? Give examples and be specific.
3. What is a Unified Theory? In your opinion, do we need such theory today? Be specific.
4. How has this assignment impacted you? What did you learn?