Knowledge Construction in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Philosophy: An Insight in Curriculum Inquiry

Thuong Thi Kim Nguyen

Abstract


This paper explores the ideology of knowledge construction in Thich Nhat Hanh’s, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, philosophy. From the theory of interbeing conformity and mindful actions, he conducts his Zen teaching through many retreats that help people to build their full cognition and peaceful lives. The first part is an analysis of learner and experience as key factors of educational purposes. Next, there is also a comparison between Thich Nhat Hanh’s ideas and some Western theorists such as John Dewey, Maxine Greene, Elliot Eisner. Finally, the paper advocates the art of Mindfulness and Enlightenment as an implication for the development of curriculum and education.


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knowledge, experience, Engaged Buddhism, mindfulness, curriculum

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