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Buddhism includes an analysis of human psychology, emotion, cognition, behavior and motivation along with therapeutic practices. Buddhist psychology is embedded within the greater Buddhist ethical and philosophical system, and its psychological terminology is colored by ethical overtones. Buddhist psychology has two therapeutic goals: the healthy and virtuous life of a householder (samacariya, "harmonious living") and the ultimate goal of nirvana, the total cessation of dissatisfaction and suffering (dukkha). A central feature of Buddhist psychology is its methodology which is based on personal experience through introspection and phenomenological self-observation. According to the Buddha while initially unreliable, one's mind can be trained, calmed and cultivated so as to make introspection a refined and reliable method. This methodology is the foundation for the personal insight into the nature of the mind which Buddha said to have achieved. While introspection is a key aspect of the Buddhist method; observation of a person's behaviour is also important. Finally, In the Buddhist psychological view, looking carefully into one's own heart will reveal the source of pain. The experiential process can understand the changes of every human moment. According to the Buddhist psychology, we can distinguish the relation between the inner and outer self, to abandon fantasy and the delusion, and to see reality with purified mind.