Toward a global history of Buddhism and medicine

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Abstract

The close relationship between Buddhism and medicine that has become so visible thanks to the contemporary 'mindfulness revolution' is not necessarily unique to the twenty-first century. The ubiquitous contemporary emphasis on the health benefits of Buddhist and Buddhist-inspired practice is in many ways the latest chapter in a symbiotic relationship between Buddhism and medicine that is both centuries-long and of global scope. This article represents the first steps toward writing a book that explores the global history of Buddhism and medicine 'from Sarnath to Silicone Valley'. It identifies patterns in the transmission and reception of texts and ideas, networks of circulation, and intersections with local and regional histories that shaped the history of Buddhist ideas and practices concerning physical health and healing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)35-61
Number of pages27
JournalBuddhist Studies Review
Volume32
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Religious studies

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