Zen Scholar Unno showcases History and Practice of Buddhism

Hawai'i, March 18, 2017: Author and Zen scholar Dr Mark Unno will come back to Hawai'i Island for a presentation on Buddhist history. He will also conduct a guided meditation at the Kohala Hongwanji on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. The general public regardless of faith or background, is welcome to attend the free event.

Dr. Unno will unveil two forms of mindfulness practice originating from the Buddhas, Syakamuni (the commonly-known historical figure) and Amida Buddha (the symbolic, universal Buddha).

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During his presentation, Unno will speak about the history of Buddhism and the formation of numerous practices of mindfulness, as well as the Shin Buddhist path of Namu Amida Butsu–a widespread form of nembutsu–which aims to proliferate a state of conscience and compassion.

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Unno's research underscored on Classical Japanese Buddhism with an emphasis on Zen and Pure Land Buddhism. He is Associate Professor of Japanese Buddhism in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon. He teaches courses on Asian Religions, Classical Japanese Buddhism and Comparative Religion. Unno is also the author of Shingon Refractions: Myoe and the Mantra of Light (2004). He is the editor of Buddhism and Psychotherapy Across Cultures (2006), and is a regular contributor to Buddhist journals like Tricycle and Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly.

– prepared by Sabhyata Badhwar of NewsGram. Twitter: @SabbyDarkhorse