森田疗法理论渊源探究

森田疗法被西方学术界誉为禅疗法。森田疗法受佛教之禅宗影响,这一点毋庸置疑。从其治疗模式可知:森田疗法虽与禅宗有所关联,但是与作为古印度佛教之源的原始佛教宗旨完全相悖;森田疗法依托于禅宗,但与禅宗修行的目的有本质区别;森田疗法与禅宗的关联主要体现在“顺应本心”、“参话头”、“守一不移”等观念上。换言之,森田疗法从根本上源于道家之自然,而这恰好与禅宗的形成中吸收了道家理念的事实一脉相承。因此,森田疗法名为禅疗法,非佛教修行法要,实则体现了道家自然之韵味,从根本上符合人类身心修养的旨趣和韵味。

The Theoretical Origin of Morita Therapy

Morita therapy is known as Zen therapy in western academic circles.There is no doubt that Morita therapy is influenced by Zen Buddhism.It can be seen from its treatment mode that although Morita therapy is related to Zen,it is totally contrary to the original Buddhist tenet as the source of ancient Indian Buddhism.Morita therapy relies on Zen,but it is essentially different from the purpose of Zen practice.The connection between Morita therapy and Zen is mainly reflected in the concepts of "conforming to the original mind", "referring to the beginning" and " keeping the same".In other words,Morita therapy is fundamentally derived from the nature of Taoism,which is just in the same line with the fact that the formation of Zen absorbed the concept of Taoism.Therefore,Morita therapy is called Zen therapy,which is not an important part of Buddhist practice.In fact,it embodies the natural law of Taoism and fundamentally conforms to the purport and charm of human physical and mental cultivation.