Ebook: Journal of Integral Buddhism: Tradition, Comparative Disciplines, and Practitioner Perspectives

The Journal of Integral Buddhism presents papers given by esteemed scholars, monastics, and practitioners from various backgrounds within the Buddhist tradition and complimentary disciplines such as philosophy, psychology, other religions, and the sciences. The inaugural 2023 edition contributors include: Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX of the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism; Ekai Korematsu Roshi of the Soto Zen tradition; Dr. Kathleen Gregory, psychologist and academic, and Samuel Bercholz, Buddhist practitioner and founder Shambhala Publications, to name a few. Subjects explored by the 7 esteemed contributors include: Wellness and well-being from a Buddhist perspective; a study of Master Sekit? Kisen's Sand?kai verses from the Soto tradition; An insightful and comparative discussion of mindfulness, its traditional Buddhist roots and the broader context of mindfulness in the Western context; A historical journey of some of the writings of fifth century Theravada Buddhist translator and philosopher, Buddhaghosa by Bhante Tejadhammo; and, exploring what is meant by an ethical life, drawing from the Western philosophical and Buddhist traditions by Dr David Kalupahana. Other topics discussed include: exploring the relationship of fear and fearlessness, and revitalising the meditative experience though the expression of joy. A key intention of the journal is to present the diversity of viewpoints from within Buddhism, as well as comparative works that engage with philosophy, psychology, religion and other related disciplines.