Mark Epstein
Mark Epstein is an American psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author known for writing about the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy.
Mark Epstein is an American psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author known for writing about the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy. He is a Harvard-educated physician who has practiced in New York City and taught at New York University.
What it is
Mark Epstein is a psychiatrist and author who bridges Buddhist thought and Western psychotherapy. He has been a Buddhist practitioner since his twenties, studying under teachers Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, and integrates these perspectives into his clinical work and writing.
Why it matters
Epstein's work explores how mindfulness and Buddhist concepts can inform trauma treatment and psychotherapy. His books, such as *Thoughts Without a Thinker* and *The Zen of Therapy*, have contributed to the broader North American interest in mindfulness and mental health, resonating with Canadian readers as well.
Key details
Epstein studied at Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He is a clinical assistant professor at New York University’s postdoctoral psychotherapy program and maintains a private practice in New York City. His books include *Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart*, *The Trauma of Everyday Life*, and *Advice Not Given*.
In short
- American psychiatrist and author blending Buddhism and psychotherapy.
- Harvard-educated; practices in New York City.
- Books include *Thoughts Without a Thinker* and *The Zen of Therapy*.
- Influenced by teachers Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield.
His books and talks are part of the broader North American interest in mindfulness, psychotherapy, and Buddhist practice, topics that also resonate with Canadian readers in mental-health and wellness contexts.
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- Wikipedie — https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_EpsteinSupports: Birth year, Harvard education, Buddhist practice since twenties, NYU teaching, private psychiatry practice.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Epstein_(author)Supports: Born 1953, American author and psychotherapist, Buddhism and psychotherapy focus, NYU clinical assistant professor.
- Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science — https://nalandainstitute.org/staff/epstein-mark/Supports: Harvard-trained psychiatrist, NYU teaching role, private practice, contributing editor to Tricycle, major books.
- New York Insight Meditation Center — https://www.nyimc.org/teachers/mark-epstein/Supports: Private practice in New York City, books, Harvard degrees, latest book The Zen of Therapy.
- Dharma — https://www.dharma.org/inside-the-mind-of-a-buddhist-therapist-a-qa-with-mark-epstein/Supports: Discussion of Buddhism and psychotherapy, major books, and therapeutic perspective.