Application of Zen Rhetoric to Daily Issues

What is it about?

This article is a case study on an application of Zen rhetoric to solve daily issues. A Korean monk Pomnyun performs counselling in public effectively based on Zen rhetoric; provocative response, non-dualistic logic, and redefinition of concepts. His way of giving advice shakes a questioner's preconceived thought and leads his/her to view the issue differently.

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Why is it important?

This article presents the use of Zen rhetoric as a therapeutic tool. It shows that Buddhism is useful in psychological therapy because of its philosophy and rhetoric as well as mindful practice. A therapist could apply the monk Pomnyun's method to their counselling.