This essay seeks to reevaluate D.T. Suzuki’s understanding of non-dualism, under the assumption t... more This essay seeks to reevaluate D.T. Suzuki’s understanding of non-dualism, under the assumption that his critique of such has become the defining aspect of his religious philosophy from the perspective of Western scholarship. The essay will demonstrate that while a critique of non-dualism is an important element of Suzuki’s thought it is not the final goal of his soteriology. It will be shown that the negation of dualism is the first step in a two step process where the initial negation must also be negated in order to reach the ultimate stage of reiseiteki seikatsu 霊性的生活, the “spiritual life.” As Suzuki frequently described the central characteristic of Western society as dualistic and discriminatory, a refining of Suzuki’s ideas on dualism and discrimination will also offer up a more nuanced picture of his opinions on ethnic identity.
If anyone can help clean up grammar/spelling mistakes or offer advice on content I would greatly ... more If anyone can help clean up grammar/spelling mistakes or offer advice on content I would greatly appreciate it. Because of the conflict of interest this will never be published but hopefully it is of use to someone here.
This essay seeks to reevaluate D.T. Suzuki’s understanding of non-dualism, under the assumption t... more This essay seeks to reevaluate D.T. Suzuki’s understanding of non-dualism, under the assumption that his critique of such has become the defining aspect of his religious philosophy from the perspective of Western scholarship. The essay will demonstrate that while a critique of non-dualism is an important element of Suzuki’s thought it is not the final goal of his soteriology. It will be shown that the negation of dualism is the first step in a two step process where the initial negation must also be negated in order to reach the ultimate stage of reiseiteki seikatsu 霊性的生活, the “spiritual life.” As Suzuki frequently described the central characteristic of Western society as dualistic and discriminatory, a refining of Suzuki’s ideas on dualism and discrimination will also offer up a more nuanced picture of his opinions on ethnic identity.
If anyone can help clean up grammar/spelling mistakes or offer advice on content I would greatly ... more If anyone can help clean up grammar/spelling mistakes or offer advice on content I would greatly appreciate it. Because of the conflict of interest this will never be published but hopefully it is of use to someone here.
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