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Zen Buddhism & psychoanalysis

Zen Buddhism & psychoanalysis

Philosophy & ReligionPsychology
Pages
180
Published
1960
Language
English

Synopsis

This study explores the intersection of Zen Buddhism and psychoanalysis, offering a unique perspective on human experience. Written by a leading psychoanalyst, an authority on Buddhism, and a student of Zen Buddhism in Japan, it combines insights from both disciplines. The book delves into how these seemingly disparate fields can inform and enrich each other.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-ProvokingComplex

Genres

Philosophy & Religion Psychology Religion Self-Help & Psychology

Authors

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Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki

Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki (鈴木大拙貞太郎 Suzuki Daisetsu Teitarō, October 18, 1870 – July 12, 1966) was a Japanese author of books and essays on Buddhism, Zen and Shin that were instrumental in spreading interest in both Zen and Shin (and Far Eastern philosophy in general) to the West. Suzuki was also a prolific translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit literature. Suzuki spent several lengthy stretches teaching or lecturing at Western universities, and devoted many years to a professorship a...

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Erich Fromm

German sociologist and psychoanalyst

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Richard de Martino

Richard de Martino is an author recognized for his unique exploration of Zen Buddhism and psychoanalysis. His influential work, Zen Buddhism & psychoanalysis, brings these two complex fields into conversation.

Frequently asked questions

  • How did this book come to be written?

    The book originated from a week-long seminar held in Mexico in 1957, where Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki was invited by Erich Fromm to discuss the intersections of Zen and psychoanalysis.

  • Does this book require prior knowledge of Zen or psychoanalysis?

    The text is structured as a series of distinct contributions from three different authors, meaning it does not follow a single narrative arc and can be approached by readers interested in the comparative study of Eastern and Western thought systems.