Drifting with the Dharma: D.T. Suzuki and Historical Japanese Zen Contributions to Modern Mindfulness Science

Authors

Joseph Ring, Institute of Social Sciences, Toyo University

Keywords

Mindfulness-based stress reduction, history of Zen, education, positive psychology

Received Date

10-30-2018

Revised Date

2-4-2019

Accepted Date

2-6-2019

Publication Date

3-31-2019

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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Recommended Citation

Ring, Joseph (2019) "Drifting with the Dharma: D.T. Suzuki and Historical Japanese Zen Contributions to Modern Mindfulness Science," Japanese Society and Culture: Vol. 1, Article 2.
DOI: 10.52882/2434-1738-1
Available at: https://gensoken.toyo.ac.jp/japanese-society-and-culture/vol1/iss1/2