Academic Output

Academic Books

Lee, K. C. (in preparation). The Guide to Buddhist Counseling. Abingdon: Routledge.


Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Lee, K. C. & Tang, J. (manuscript accepted). Note, Know, Choose: A Psychospiritual
Treatment Model based on Early Buddhist Teachings Spirituality in Clinical Practice.

Li, A., Cheung, G, & Lee, K. C. (manuscript accepted). The Situation in Hong Kong regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 12(S1), S1–S2. 

Lee, K. C. & Ong, C. K. (2019). The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta: An Application of Buddhist Mindfulness for Counsellors. Journal of Contemporary Buddhism, 19(2), 327-341. https://doi.org/10.1080/14639947.2018.1576292

Lee, K. C. (2019). A Clinical Psychologist as a beginning Buddhist: A Personal Reflection on the Buddhist Path. Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology Reflections, 4(1), 11–18.

Lee, K. C. & Oh, A. (2018). Introduction to compassionate view intervention: A Buddhist counseling technique based on Mahāyāna Buddhist teachings. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/19349637.2018.1464422

Lee, K. C. (2018). Demystifying Buddhist mindfulness: Foundational Buddhist knowledge for mindfulness-based interventions. Spirituality in Clinical Practice5(3), 218–224. https://doi.org/10.1037/scp0000133

Lee, K. C., Oh, A., Zhao, Q., Wu, F., Chen, S., Diaz, T., & Ong, C. K. (2017). Buddhist counseling: Implications for mental health professionals. Spirituality In Clinical Practice4(2), 113-128. doi:10.1037/scp0000124

Lee, K. C., Oh, A., Zhao, Q., Wu, F.-Y., Chen, S., Diaz, T., & Ong, C. K. (2017). Repentance in Chinese Buddhism: Implications for mental health professionals. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health19(3), 210–226. https://doi.org/10.1080/19349637.2016.1204258

Lee, K. C. & Chen, S. Y. (2015). Brief Report: Interpersonal Conflicts between Chinese and Taiwanese International Students. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 3(2), 1-12.

Lee, K. C. (2015). Brief Report: Reconsideration of Acculturative Experiences Among Chinese Immigrants. Graduate Student Journal of Psychology, 15, 117-126.

Lee, K. C. (2014). Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Cultural Considerations for Chinese Children. American International Journal of Contemporary Research, 4(6), 1-8.

Lee, K. C. (2014). Tips for International Students’ Success and Adjustment. International Student Experience Journal, 2(1), 13-16.

Lee, K. C. (2013). Training and Educating International Students in Professional psychology: What Graduate Programs Should Know? Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 7(1), 61-69.

Book Chapters 

Lee, K. C. & Ng, C. F. (2020). An Indigenous Perspective on Buddhism. Invited chapter in Sisemore, T. A. & Knabb, J. J. (ed.) The Psychology of World Religions and Spiritualities: An Indigenous Perspective (pp. 137-164). West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania: Templeton Press.

Lee, K. C., (2016). Multigenerational Trauma: An Introduction for Practitioners. In N. J. Michon & D. C. Fisher (ed.), A Thousand Arms: A Guide to Caring for Your Buddhist Community (pp. 165-173). Richmond Hill, ON: Sumeru.

Sasaki, M. H. & Lee, K. C. (2016). Acculturation. In N. J. Michon & D. C. Fisher (ed.), A Thousand Arms: A Guide to Caring for Your Buddhist Community (pp. 271-275). Richmond Hill, ON: Sumeru.

Other Publications

Tien, L., Lee, K. C., Wu, W. Y., & Sik, H. H. (2018, December). Core Competencies and Educational Curriculum for Buddhist Chaplaincy: A Proposal to the Experts and Professionals in Buddhist Counselling and Chaplaincy. Paper presented at the Buddhist Counselling - Instigating Insight into the Healing Process Symposium, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2018). Buddhist Counseling for Trauma: A Qualitative Study. (Unpublished master’s thesis). The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C., Wu, F. -Y., Lin, C.-Y., Chen, S. Y., & Lo, T.-Y. (2014). The way to security: Perspectives from Buddhism and western psychology. Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Newsletter, 38 (1). 
Retrieved from http://www.apadivisions.org/division36/publications/newsletters/religion/2014/10/security.aspx

Lee, K. C. (2011, January). Where is Psychology headed?  The National Psychologist, 20, 19.

Lee, K. C. (2010, July). International Student 101. Head, Heart & Hands: I-Merit Tips for Cultural Competence. 2(5), 2-5.

Lee, K. C. & Noblitt, R. (2010, March). Overlooked Challenges of International Psychology Graduate Students.  The National Psychologist, 14, 23.

PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Peer-Reviewed International Conference Presentations

Lam, S. U. & Lee, K. C. (2020, June). Note, Know, Choose: A Treatment Protocol based on Buddhist Teachings. Online poster session presented at Mind & Life Summer Research Institute 2020, Garrison, NY.

Lee, K. C. (2019, August). Buddhist Counseling: An Introduction of Buddhism as a Theoretical Orientation. Skill building session presented at the 127th American Psychological Association Convention 2019, Chicago, IL.

Lee, K. C. & Liang, T. (2019, August). International Ethics of Counseling Practice: The Case of Buddhist Counseling in Asia. Paper session presented at Division 52 International Psychology hospitality suite, 127th American Psychological Association Convention 2019, Chicago, IL

Lee, K. C., Oh, E., Chen, J., Wu, F. -Y., & Chen, S. Y. (2017, August). The traditional Buddhist counseling model. In K. C. Lee (Chair), Buddhist Counseling: Implications for Mental Health Professionals. Symposium conducted at the 125th American Psychological Association Convention 2017, Washington, DC.

Oh, E. & Lee, K. C. (2017, August). Differences Between Western Mindfulness and Buddhist Mindfulness. Poster presented at the 125th American Psychological Association Convention 2017, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2017, August). Buddhist Counseling: Using The Diamond Sutra for clients suffering from Terminal Illness. Poster presented at the 125th American Psychological Association Convention 2017, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2016, November). Buddhist Counseling: Implications for Mental Health Professionals. Paper session presented at the Asia Mental Health Conference 2016, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C., Oh, E., Chen, J., Wu, F. -Y., & Chen, S. Y. (2016, August). Traditional Buddhist Interventions for Traumas: what is beyond mindfulness? Poster presented at the 124th American Psychological Association Convention 2016, Denver, CO.

Lee, K. C., Wu, F. -Y., Chen, S. Y., Oh, E., & Chen, J. (2016, August). Psychological Significance of Repentance: Perspectives From Western Psychology and Mahayana Buddhism. Poster presented at the 124th American Psychological Association Convention 2016, Denver, CO.

Lee, K. C., Wu, F. -Y., Lin, C.-Y., Chen, S. Y., & Lo, T.-Y. (2015, August). Buddhist perspective of security: Implications for helping professionals. Poster presented at the 123rd American Psychological Association Convention 2015, Toronto, ON.

Lee, K. C. & Chen, S. Y. (2014, August). Stereotyping, acculturative stress, and intragroup conflicts among Chinese International Students. Poster presented at the 122nd American Psychological Association Convention 2014, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C., Huang, Y.-N., & Sasaki, H. M. (2014, August). Culturally Adapted Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Asian Americans. Poster will be presented at the 122nd American Psychological Association Convention 2014, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2013, August). Generation Level, Acculturation, Filial Piety, and Intergenerational Conflicts in Chinese American. Poster presented at the 121st American Psychological Association Convention 2013, Honolulu, HI.

Lee, K. C. (2012, August). Early Childhood Trauma in Asian Americans: A Neglected Group of Victims. Poster presented at the 120th American Psychological Association Convention 2012, Orlando, FL.

Lee, K. C. (2012, April) Generational Differences in Family Conflict and Acculturation
[Fieldnote data summary and slide presentation]. In  L. Huping (Chair),  Panel discussion conducted at the Association for Asian American Studies Annual Convention 2012, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2011, August). Intergenerational Conflicts, Age of immigration, and 

Acculturation in a community sample of Chinese Americans: a Pilot Study. Poster 

presented at the 119th American Psychological Association Convention 2011, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2011, August). International Students 101. Poster presented at the 119th 

American Psychological Association Convention 2011, Washington, DC.

Lee, K. C. (2011, April). Overlooked Challenges of International Psychology Students

Poster presented at the Western Psychological Association Convention 2011, Los Angeles, CA.

Chung, R. G., Rho, Y., Lee, K. C., Kim, S, & Ahn, S. (2010, August). Portraits of the 

Korean-American Community:  Identity, Family, and Acculturative Stress [Fieldnote data summary and slide presentation]. In  R. Chung (Chair),  Panel discussion conducted at the 118th American Psychological Association Convention, San Diego, CA.

Lee, K. C. & Mendoza, R. (2010, August). Intergeneration and Acculturation in Chinese 

Americans: A Pilot Study. Poster presented at the Asian American Psychological Association Annual Convention 2010, San Diego, CA.

Lee, K. C. & Mendoza, R. (2010, August). Translation of Chinese Versions of the 

Intergenerational Conflict Inventory and Asian American Multidimensional Assessment Scale poster presented at 118th American Psychological Association Convention 2010, San Diego, CA.

Lee, K. C. & Mendoza, R. (2010, June). Translation of Chinese Versions of the 

Intergenerational Conflict Inventory and Asian American Multidimensional Assessment Scale poster presented at The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues Conference 2010 (APA Division 45), Ann Arbor, MI.

Chung, R. G., Rho, Y., Lee, K. C., Kim, S, & Ahn, S. (2009, August). The Current Status of Korean American Families, poster presented at the 117th American Psychological Association Convention 2009, Toronto, ON.

Invited Presentations:

Lee, K. C. (2019, December). Mindfulness: A Basic Life Skills. Workshop presented at the Staff Development Day, Methodist International Church, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2019, July). Mindfulness for Parents of Gifted Children. Workshop presented at the Parent Seminar Cum Certificate Programme, Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2019, January). The Need for Meditation for Hong Kongers. Workshop presented at Strategies for Promoting Mindfulness and Meditation cum Introduction to Learning Package for Non-Buddhist Schools, Education Bureau Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre, Hong Kong, China.

Tien, L. & Lee, K. C. (2018, December). Citta Psychotherapy: A Theoretical Orientation based on Early Buddhist Teachings. Paper presented at the Buddhist Counselling - Instigating Insight into the Healing Process Symposium, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2018, December). Overview of Mindfulness Programs in School Settings: Implications for Educators in Hong Kong. Workshop presented at Learning and Teaching Expo 2018, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2018, November). Meditation and Psychology. Workshop presented at Teachers Development Day, Buddhist Hung Sean Chau Memorial College, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2018, October). Meditation and Psychology. Workshop presented at Teachers Development Day, Buddhist Wong Fung Ling College, Hong Kong, China.

Lee, K. C. (2017, November). Introduction to a Buddhist Family Therapy Conceptual Model. Paper presented at the 4th Asian Academy of Family Therapy Annual Convention 2017, Tsukuba, Japan.