O Dedo Apontando a Lua: Experimentando o Contato entre Gestalt-terapia e Zen Budismo
Fábio Nogueira Pereira
PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDIES - Revista da Abordagem Gestáltica April 1, 2021 DOI: 10.18065/2021v27n1.9 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Key points | Argues that Gestalt therapy and Zen Buddhism, though distinct, share similarities that suggest they can be complementary methodologies for personal development, and invites reflection on teaching and using meditation in clinical training and practice. |
Abstract
At the turn of the twentieth century there is a growing interest in Eastern religions and philosophies among Western intellectuals. Some authors from this period and also contemporary ones point out that Buddhism is not characterized as a religion, nor a philosophy. Zen Buddhism presents itself as a methodology for training the mind in pursuit of personal development. In the middle of the last century, Gestalt therapy emerges amidst the dialogue of Western sciences with various oriental influences. There are currently few Brazilian publications that address the interfaces between these two traditions and this article seeks to discuss possible interfaces between the Gestalt approach and Zen. Thus, it briefly presents its history, some beliefs and concepts, and essential practices in order to invite the reader to reflect on meditation as an experiential practice and parallels observed between these traditions. Meditation and Gestalt Therapy are distinct paths, but some likelinesses denote the possibility of these methodologies being complementary to one another for personal development. This article also invites the reader to reflect on teaching and practicing meditation during clinical training and its clinical use. Palavras-chave : Gestalt therapy; Zen Buddhism; Meditation; Zazen; Experiment.
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| Too Early to Tell: The Potential Impact and Challenges—Ethical and Otherwise—Inherent in the Mainstreaming of Dharma in an Increasingly Dystopian World | 2017 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
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