Essays about: "Zen Buddhism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Zen Buddhism.

  1. 1. Together, Apart Community and Connection in an Online Sangha

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

    Author : Edward Olsson; [2024-01-30]
    Keywords : online interaction; online religion; Zen Buddhism; medium-as-language; medium-as-environment; netnography;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how the online, global Zen Buddhist community, Treeleaf Zendo, facilitates its meditation sessions, social events and forum, and how the members of the community experience this communication. Through examining the different digital media used in the community, the nature of the interconnection has been studied. READ MORE

  3. 2. Zen Practice for the environment : A study of how Zen practice can help nurturing a healthy view of the environment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Josua Li; [2024]
    Keywords : Zen; Buddhism; Environment; Interconnections; Impermanence; Fishing; Meditation practices;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I explore how Zen can provide practices that help remedy the environmental problems that may arise from how the environment is viewed. I argue that two ingredients should be part of a good strategy to change how one views the environment. Firstly, a good strategy should not be in conflict with the worldview one holds. READ MORE

  4. 3. Where is our disagreement? : A Zen-inspired method to understand deep disagreements

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    Author : Josua Li; [2023]
    Keywords : Deep disagreement; Centrism; Interconnectedness; Ultimate reality; Zen Buddhism; worldviews; methodology;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I develop a method that will help you, understand, and solve deep disagreements. In forming my method I draw on Zen Buddhist philosophy. In chapter one my understanding of deep disagreement is presented. Deep disagreements is seen as being caused by underlying metaphysical fundamental beliefs and/or worldviews. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Challenges of Goenka’s Vipassana : How Participants of the Ten-Day Course Make Sense of the Intense Internal Experiences Induced by Vipassana Meditation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Religionshistoria och religionsbeteendevetenskap

    Author : Jan Wallentin; [2023]
    Keywords : Goenka; dhamma; Vipassana; meditation; meditation retreats; ten-day course; energe-like somatic experiences ELSE ; adverse experiences; anomalous experiences; subtle energy; Theravada Buddhism; modern Buddhism; body psychotherapy; secular spirituality; new spirituality; phenomenography; Philosophy and Religion;

    Abstract : In this study, 28 individuals were interviewed about their experiences and interpretations of S. N. Goenka’s ten-day Vipassana course, which involves intense meditation practices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Thich Nhat Hanh and the Literature of Interbeing: Origins, Development, and Continuation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Masterprogram: Litteratur - Kultur – Media

    Author : Grégoire Maxence Hugo Gérard Mauraisin; [2022]
    Keywords : Thich Nhat Hanh; Plum Village; Interbeing; Zen Buddhism; Koan; Calligraphy; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This thesis takes a look at the origin, development and continuation of Thich Nhat Hanh’s literature (TNH). To do so, I first establish necessary Buddhist concepts and situate them in relation to Western ideas. I take special interest in the role of mindfulness and the Insight of Interbeing. READ MORE