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| Wisdom and Compassion in Action: Theravada Buddhist Nuns as Facilitators of Healing | ||
| 作者 | Pookayaporn, Junya (著) |
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| 出處題名 | Dissertation Abstracts International |
| 卷期 | v.63 n.2 Section B |
| 出版日期 | 2002 |
| 出版者 | ProQuest LLC |
| 出版者網址 | https://www.proquest.com/ |
| 出版地 | Ann Arbor, MI, US [安娜堡, 密西根州, 美國] |
| 資料類型 | 期刊論文=Journal Article |
| 使用語言 | 英文=English |
| 學位類別 | 博士 |
| 校院名稱 | California Institute of Integral Studies |
| 指導教授 | Deslauriers, Daniel |
| 畢業年度 | 2002 |
| 附註項 | 220p |
| 關鍵詞 | Healing; Wisdom; Compassion; Theravada Buddhist; Nuns |
| 摘要 | One of the major contemporary criticisms of Theravada Buddhism is its tradition of clinging to an inherently patriarchal structure. Due to this fact, Buddhist nuns have not had an opportunity to evolve in their own role along with the tradition, and their contributions to society have generally gone unacknowledged. This study explores two Theravada Buddhist nuns who demonstrate their abilities to facilitate the healing process of their respected laity. Using a qualitative research method called Multiple-Embedded Case Studies, two case studies are explored from Bangkok, Thailand and San Francisco, U.S.A. In-depth interviews are conducted to reveal the essential aspects of this healing process. There are four essential aspects of the healing process. The first aspect refers to the Buddhist teachings, especially dharma and vipassana meditation, which provide a foundation and a method from which healing can occur. The second aspect describes the attributes of effective healers, and includes the characteristics of wisdom, compassion, and the nuns' abilities to inspire confidence in the laity whom they work with. The third aspect regards the active role that the laity must play in their own healing process. This includes the willingness to undergo a process of self-analysis in order to develop a deepened sense of self-awareness. The fourth aspect relates to the dynamic relationships between the nuns and their respective laity. While the laity obviously receive healing benefits from the nuns, the nuns gain broader insight into the human condition by interacting with many diverse individuals in their respective communities. The implications of the findings suggest that Buddhist nuns make significant contributions to the healing of individuals within their communities, and act as a bridge between ancient tradition and modern life. |
| ISBN | 0493566554; 9780493566559 |
| 點閱次數 | 468 |
| 建檔日期 | 2005.09.23 |
| 更新日期 | 2022.03.24 |
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