Introduction to the Buddhist Model of Mind

A book for those who want to understand Buddhist psychology without mysticism and complicated terms. Especially useful for:

- mindfulness practitioners who get confused by Buddhist concepts;

- Western readers for whom “mind” is simply a function of the brain;

- anyone lost among hundreds of Buddhist texts who is looking for a clear explanation.

What is this book about?

Part 1: Fundamentals

- How does the Buddhist understanding of the mind differ from the Western one?

- Key concepts: “clear mind,” “the knowing aspect of consciousness.”

- Why it’s often easier to discuss this in English than in Russian.

Part 2: How the mind works

- Primary consciousnesses and mental factors.

- Which mental states lead to suffering and which lead to happiness.

- The connection between useful and destructive mental states.

Part 3: Practice

- Techniques for bringing the mind out of discomfort.

- How to develop beneficial mental factors.

- “Three zones of obscuration”: aversion, attachment, and ignorance.

- Methods for working with kleshas (destructive emotions).

- The practice of rejoicing and other tools.

Why read it?

✔ The author is a Tibetan monk and an experienced translator who knows how to explain complex things simply.

✔ No water—only key concepts + practical techniques.

✔ Takes into account features of Western thinking.

This is a clear guide to Buddhist psychology—from theory to practical tools for everyday life.