Practical Relevance of Zen-Buddhism for modern philosophy and science

Abstract

The article provides a theoretical introduction to the problem of the relevance of Zen Buddhism for modern Western philosophy and psychology. It shows how it is relevant separately for Western philosophy, separately for Western psychology by providing specific examples. The negative features of Zen Buddhism in relevance to philosophy and psychology are highlighted. It is demonstrated what exactly is a rudiment within the framework of Zen for modernity in the West in the above-mentioned sciences, what can no longer be used in the present. Throughout the article, a detailed analysis of Zen is carried out for its practical significance for a modern person. The conclusion is made about the relevance of Zen for modern science represented by philosophy and psychology. Zen is teaching applicable to modern Western civilization in the face of its sciences, philosophy and psychology in the 21st century. Even if it is important to use Zen tools wisely, it cannot be denied that science and Zen Buddhism are still in dialogue. The differences and possible uses of Zen in science still remain a topical issue for philosophy.