Drifting with the Dharma: D.T. Suzuki and Historical Japanese Zen Contributions to Modern Mindfulness Science
Joseph E. Ring
JAPANESE SOCIETY AND CULTURE 2019 DOI: 10.52882/2434-1738-1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Key points | Argues that Japanese Buddhist Zen meditation techniques historically shaped mindfulness-based stress reduction research and practice, and that D.T. Suzuki was among the most influential scholars in transmitting Zen information to the West. Also explicates MBSR techniques, format, and evidence. |
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to familiarize researchers, scholars, and interested readers with the historical influence of Japanese Buddhist Zen meditation techniques on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) research and practice. The role of D.T. Suzuki is discussed as one of the most influential scholars to transmit information to the West. MBSR techniques, format, and evidence are also explicated.
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