선문답의 현대적 활용 -Non-Dual Therapy의 탐구기법을 중심으로-

Abstract

There is an increasing number of people interested in developing and teaching meditation programs as meditation has garnered a tremendous increase in attention, not only in the field of mental health but in various disciplines. This study is meant to help people who are interested in the development of meditation programs especially for those interested in the popularization, modernization, as well the reinterpretation of traditional Seon (Korean Zen) practice. This is particularly relevant for those who look to utilize Seon in a modern way, which meets the changing needs and demands of contemporary people. For this purpose, the following study first introduces an eight-week meditation course on Non-Dual Therapy (NDT), which has been developed based on Thirty Verses of Yogacara Buddhism. It also pays close attention to the inquiry skills which are at the core of NDT facilitating. This study will also introduce the outline, process of development, main concepts, psychological theory, therapeutic goals, and topics of each of the sessions in the NDT course. It will then describe the origin, developmental process, key factors regarding the teachings, which include the process and attitudes that foster effective inquiry skills. This study is primarily an exploration of the popularization and modernization of Seon practice through the NDT model and its particular Inquiry Skills.