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Buddhism and medicine: reflections.

M P Upton1

  • 1Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA.

Advances in Mind-Body Medicine
|June 15, 1999
PubMed
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This study explores how integrating Christian and Zen Buddhist meditation practices influences an author's creative work. It details the impact of mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy on artistic expression and writing.

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Area of Science:

  • Spirituality and Psychology
  • Creative Writing Studies
  • Comparative Religion

Background:

  • The author's unique spiritual practice merges Christian faith with Zen Buddhist meditation.
  • This intersection provides a novel lens through which to examine the creative process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the specific ways meditation and Buddhist perspectives impact the author's work.
  • To explore the synergy between diverse spiritual traditions in artistic creation.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of the author's personal experiences and reflections.
  • Exploration of Buddhist philosophical concepts and their application to writing.

Main Results:

  • Meditation enhances focus and deepens reflective capacity, crucial for writing.

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  • Buddhist principles like impermanence and non-attachment inform narrative structure and character development.
  • The integration of Christian and Buddhist elements fosters a unique, nuanced perspective in the author's work.

    • Conclusions:

    • The combination of Christian spirituality and Zen meditation offers a rich source for creative inspiration and practice.
    • Mindfulness and Buddhist philosophy can be effectively integrated into secular creative endeavors, enhancing depth and originality.