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REALIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: BION'S PSYCHOANALYSIS AND DOGEN'S ZEN
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American Journal of Psychoanalysis
|February 26, 2020
Summary
This study explores the parallels between psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion and Zen Buddhist Eihei Dogen, highlighting shared principles like openness to the unknown and present-moment experience for integrating psychoanalysis and Buddhism.
Area of Science:
- Psychoanalysis and Buddhist Philosophy
Background:
- Explores the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and Zen Buddhism.
- Examines the later works of psychoanalyst Wilfred Bion and Soto Zen master Eihei Dogen.
Observation:
- Identifies significant similarities and differences between Bion's and Dogen's philosophies.
- Focuses on four key areas of convergence between their teachings.
Findings:
- Convergence points include radical openness to unknowing, the interplay of intuition and cognition, a focus on dynamic mental processes over static states, and an experiential orientation grounded in the present.
- These shared principles offer insights into why psychoanalysts are interested in integrating Buddhist concepts.
Implications:
- Suggests a potential framework for synthesizing psychoanalytic and Buddhist approaches to mental well-being.
- Highlights the value of cross-disciplinary dialogue for advancing psychological and spiritual understanding.
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