There are four thematic sections, which are (1) Buddhism & Therapeutic traditions: e.g. Cognitive and Behavior therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Existential therapy, emotion-focused therapy; (2) application of Buddhist therapeutic resources to issues in mental health: e.g. suicide, additions, depression, grief counseling, death & dying traumas and counseling for environmental disasters; (3) application & development of Buddhist positive Psychology for developing positive qualities: e.g. working with families, couple relations, Buddhist social work, emotional intelligence in professions; and (4) Buddhist world view & Philosophy & its implications for therapy; studies collecting resources for issues in counseling.

                The titles are:

-          Counseling and Its Importance: A Buddhist Perspective by Ankaching Marma.

-          Buddhist Pre Marriage Counseling by Dr. Sarath Chandrasekara.

-          Buddhist Social Work : A Case Study Of The Samrong General Hospital by Dr. Petcharat Lovichakorntikul.

-          Role of religion in the rehabilitation of offenders by A.P. Gunathilake

-          An Analytical and Creative Study of the Buddhist Theory and Practice of Psycho-therapy by Dr. Sumanapala Galamangoda.

-          Psychotherapeutic Value of Visuddhimaga for the Enhancement of Modern Psychotherapy (A Theravada based Approach) by Dr. Wasantha Priyadarshana.

-          Cognitive, Behavioral and Psychotherapeutic Aspects as Reflected in Insight Meditation and Methods of Insight by R.M. Rathnasiri.

-          Exploring the utilization of Buddhist practices in counseling for two different groups of service providers (monks and psychologists) by Khann Sareth

-          ‘Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) – Culturally Sensitive Trauma Treatment for Khmer Rouge Survivors’ by Judith Strasser.

-          Buddhist Psychotherapeutic Technique and Its Utility for Liberation by Ven. Kirimetiyawe Dhammasiri.

-          A Psychological Analysis of Physical and Mental Pain in Buddhism by Ashin Sumanacara.

-          “Karuna-Ahimsa-and Relational Aesthetics: The Use of Empathic Art Interventions to Reduce Suffering” by Dr. Michael Franklin.

-          Mental Illness according to Theravada Buddhism: Towards a Theory of Mental Illness Based upon the Buddha’s Teachings by Ven. Nandisena.

-          Cultivating Wisdom And Compassion In Relationships: Implications For Couple Therapy by Heather Marriott.

-          Images of Anger & the Ramifications of Anger Management (with a focus on Domestic Violence) by Dr. Dion Peoples.

-          Buddhist Psychotherapy By Karma Transformation by Dr. Maurits Kwee.

-          The Lost Art of Sadness & the Meaning of Love and Grief by Dr. Padmasiri de Silva.

-          Other-Centered Approaches: Psychotherapy and a Buddhist Paradigm by Caroline Brazier.