One Korean's Approach to Buddhism: The Mom/Momjit Paradigm (Korean Studies) - Softcover

Park, Sung Bae

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0791476987 ISBN 13: 9780791476987

Verlag: State University of New York Press, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

This book presents the author's lifelong study and practice of Buddhism from a Korean perspective. With depth, sensitivity, and candor, Sung Bae Park discusses his country's contribution to Mahayana Buddhism and also shares his personal experience. A monk in the Korean Chogye order during his early twenties, Park is uniquely qualified to offer the reader some valuable insights into the experience and philosophy of the Zen Buddhist.

Focusing on the Korean concepts mom (which refers to the body) and momjit (which refers to its gestures or functions), Park examines their nondual, interdependent nature and their relevance to ordinary human beings who are living in these turbulent times. He also introduces a specialized spiritual practice using the hwadu, which aids the religious practitioner in loosening his conceptual, intellectual grip on his life and the world around him. In addition, the author explores the relevance of his views to other religions and philosophies, including Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Those well acquainted with Buddhism will find much food for thought here, as familiar topics such as emptiness, nonduality, and enlightenment are presented in a refreshingly original way, and those new to Buddhist thought may find themselves stimulated to learn more. A helpful glossary of terms is included.

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Sung Bae Park is Professor of Asian Philosophy and Religions and Director of the Center for Korean Studies at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. He is the author of Buddhist Faith and Sudden Enlightenment, also published by SUNY Press.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: State University of New York Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0791476987
• ISBN 13: 9780791476987
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 152
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