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서양에서 명상을 뿌리내리게한 1세대 리더 매사추세츠 의과대 명예교수 존카밧진 박사. 뉴욕에서 차로 세시간쯤 떨어진, 뉴욕과 보스턴 사이 노팅험이란 작고 아름다운 도시로 가, 그곳에서 사는 존 카밧진 박사가 소개한 작고 예쁜 동네호텔에 숙박했습니다. 호텔 다이닝룸을 빌러 대담할 자리와 카메라를 배치하고 기다렸는데 인터뷰를 시작하기로 한 오전11시가 되어도 나타나지않은 존.

마지막 메일을 주고받은게 1주일전인데, 혹 오늘 인터뷰가 있다는걸 잊어버렸나,날자를 착각했나, 어제 다시 확인 메일을 보냈어야했나. 이런 생각을 하던 찰라, 누군가 밖에 온 차에 내리는분이 존 카밧진 박사 같다고 해서 나가보니, 차에 탄 하얀머리에 마치 헬렌니어링 같은 인상의 할머니가 웃으며 손을 흔들었습니다.

미국의 역사를 백인 침략 지배자의 입장이 아니라 핍박받은 자들의 입장에서 쓴 <미국 민중사>를 쓴 하워드진의 딸. 존카밧진 박사의 아내였어요. 그가 운전한 차에서 내린 존박사는 다리를 절었어요. 전날 넘어져 다리를 다쳐 지팡이에 의지해왔어요. 이제 80이 되셨으니.

달라이라마 틱낫한 등과 함께 많은 일을 하고, 대담록도 내고, 미국에 명상바람을 일으킨 분답지않게 작은 백팩을 메고 온 존.

불편한 몸에도 애초 악속한 두시간을 훨씬 넘겨 무려 세시간반동안 너무도 열정적으로 대담에 응해줬습니다.

그가 MIT 재학시절 명상을 처음 만나고, 명상을 만나지않았으면 이미 청년시절 세상을 하직했을거란 이야기부터 진지하게 풀어냈어요.

저도 몇차례 뵙고, 20여년전 함께 금강산을 가기도했던 숭산스님이 존 결혼식 주례를 봤다는 소문이 사실이냐고 물었더니, 정말 그랬다더군요.

숭산스님의 주례로 숭산스님과 존부부, 도반 한명. 단 4명만 참여해 결혼식을 올렸다더군요.

그런 흥미로운 이야기뿐 아니라, 서양의 머리 좋고 열린 인물이 어떻게 불교의 진수를 구태의연한 논리가 아닌, 신선하고 명쾌하게 풀어내는지, 한국의 수행자들과 마음공부인들에게 많은 영감을 줄수있는 대화였습니다.

그가 창시한 MBSR(마음챙김에 기반한 스트레스 완화)은 하버드대, 스탠퍼드 의대등 세계 720여개 의료기관에서 활용될만큼, 그는 명상을 환자의 치유와 정신건강에 실제 활용하게한, 선구자이지요.

한국의 대표적인 인문학재단인 플라톤아카데미의 후원으로 진행한 존 카밧진 등 세계적인 명상인 및 심리학자들과 대담은 미국에서 돌아가는대로 부지런히 준비해, 조현TV휴심정과 플라톤아카데미 TV에 올려 애청자들과 함께 나누겠습니다.

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인터뷰 영상. 기다리겠습니다. 편안한 두 분 얼굴 보니 보는 사람도 좋네요.

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Kang-nam Oh

훌륭한 일 하셨네요. 기대됩니다. 무사 귀국 빕니다.

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박희승

훌륭하십니다!^&^

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역시 기대됩니다~~

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MBSR의 창시자군요

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대단한 조현님! 역시 장하고도 장하십니다. 귀한일 잘 끝내고 무사히 귀국하시길요. 그리고 많은 사람들에게 선한 영향을 끼치기를 빕니다.

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우와아! 숭산스님이 주례를 해 주셨군요. 그리운 나의 스승님 ㅜ

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미국민중사를 쓴 아내가 대단하시네요.

카밧진박사의 MBSR 보급 열정도 그 인간애의 바탕에서 나왔겠구나 싶습니다.

수행의 감동적인 이야기들으며

얼마나 행복하셨을까요.

수고 많으셨습니다

명상문화보급 감사합니다.

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김연희 미국민중사를 쓴 사람은 카밧진의 아내가 아니라 장인입니다.

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이번 미국행을 결심한것은 통합심리학의 대가 켄윌버가 인터뷰를 하겠다고 나서면서였습니다. 그가 불과 23세에 <의식의 스펜트럼>(무경계)을 냈을때 서양에서는 플라톤 이래 가장 위대한 사상가, 의식분야의 아인슈타인이 나타났다고 찬사를 보냈지요.

잭 크리텐든 (애리조나주립대 교수)은 “21세기는 다음 세 명 중 한 명을 선택해야 할 기로에 놓여 있다: 아리스토텔레스냐, 니체냐, 아니면 켄 윌버냐.”고 했지요. 로버트 키건 (하버드대 교수)은
“켄 윌버는 국보다. 그처럼 심오한 정신과 마음으로 동양과 서양의 지혜를 통합한 사람은 없었다.”고 찬사를 보냈어요.

그는 이미 저서로서뿐만 아니라, 형형한 눈빛으로 수행자들을 사로잡았지요. 그의 저서로인해 미신적 신화적 몽환적 깨달음의 추구에서 벗어나 온전히 정신을 수습하기 시작한 수행자들, 종교인들이 적지않았으니, 그가 종교와 수행에 끼친 긍정적 영향은 두말할 나위가 없는 일이지요.
켄윌버는 록키산맥의 설산을 어디서나 쉽게 볼수있어, 영성가, 명상가들이 사랑하는 콜로라도 덴버에 살고있습니다.
고층빌딩이 드문, 덴버 다운타운의 아파트 맨위층 펜트하우스를 개인연구실 겸해서 살더군요.
집에 들어서자 마자 책이 수북이 쌓인 책상에 앉은 한 남자가 눈에 들어왔는데, 저분이 과연 켄윌버란 말인가. 믿기지않더군요. 웃으며 다가와 반기는 그를 보면서도, 그의 책 표지에 등장하는 강렬한 눈빛에 삭발한 청년의 이미지가 너무 강하게 박힌 탓인지, 장발이 흩날리고, 구부정한 모습의 노인이 그라곤 쉽게 알아보기 어려울 정도였지요.

그 집에선 비서 역할을 하며, 연구를 조력하는것으로 보이는 어시턴트가 세명가량 있었는데, 인터뷰를 돕는 남자 어시턴트는 켄윌버와 소통하려면 자기가 켄윌버의 귀에 입을 대고, 질문을 다시 설명해줘야할것이라며, 정상적인 소통이 어렵다는듯이 이야기하더군요.

아, 내가 너무 늦게 온것인가. 제대로 인터뷰도 할수없을말큼 켄윌버가 늙어버렸다는 말인가. 서양인들이 갑자기 늙는 경향이 있다지만, 75세면 그 정도까지 노쇠하지는 않았을것이라 예상했는데, 이 정도라니!

그의 많은 책을 읽으며, 질문을 준비했던 모든 노력이 허사가 되는건 아닌지 막막해지더군요.
그런데 이렇게 멀리 왔는데, 어찌됐건 인터뷰를 안할수는 없는 일이었습니다. 더구나 에스비에스가 명상 다큐멘터리를 준비하연서, 켄월버 인터뷰 내용의 일부를 담고싶어, 방송 카메라까지 보낸 상황이었지요.
그런데 인터뷰를 시작하자 놀라운 일이 일어났습니다. 켄윌버는 놀라운 집중력으로 질문 하나하나에 최선을 다해, 온 마음을 담아 답해주었습니다. 마치 자신의 비서의 우려를 비웃듯이 말이지요. 처음엔 마치 앤디 위홀처럼 수척한 그와 인터뷰다운 인터뷰를 하겠다는 기대는 접고, 한시간이나마 대담을 하면 다행이라 생각했는데, 그는 잠시도 한눈을 팔지않고, 거의 세시간 가까이 인터뷰를 했습니다.

제 첫질문.
"놀랍다. 당신은 그 비밀을 어떻게 알았냐?
깨달음을 얻었다는 사람들, 영적 체험을 했다는 사람들중 상당수가 완벽하기는커녕 인격적으로 문제가 많고, 성이나 돈 등에서 문제가 많으며, 영적 체험이 심리적 완성을 보장해주지않는다는것을 당신은 어떻게 이 연구실에 앉아서 알았는가. 난 수십년간 한국의 깊은 산에서 수행하는 수많은 스님과 수행자, 성직자들 뿐 아니라 히말라야, 인도, 네팔, 중국, 티베트, 일본, 베트남, 타이, 캄보디아, 라오스, 미얀마 등을 발이 부르트도록 돌아디니며 이른바 고승들을 수없이 만나보고야 알수있었는데 말이다."

이 질문부터 켄윌버는 신이 나서 이야기를 하기 시작했습니다.
귀국하면 켄윌버 인터뷰도 준비되는대로 조현TV휴심정과 플라톤아카데미TV에서 애청자들과 나누겠습니다.



Kang-nam Oh

아 다행입니다. 저도 오래 전 덴버에 학회가 있어 갔다가 전화번호부에서 전번을 찾아 전화했지만 결국 통화가 되지 않아 섭섭한 마음으로 돌아섰었는데 큰 일하셨네요. 조현tv 기대됩니다. 저는 그의 초기 책 Up from Eden을 교과서로 채택한 적이 있었지요.

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The power of the Tao has accompanied the author through the journey of his life, from pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism, Zhao applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life.

Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life.

This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
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Profound and practical wisdom springs to life in this insightful account of the ancient and ever-present Taoist teachings. Qiguang Zhao’s gift as a storyteller combines with his deep understanding of Taoist principles to make this book enjoyable and instructive. -- Judith Blackstone, author of The Enlightenment Process

He may talk about doing nothing, but Qiguang Zhao seems to do everything, as he deftly weaves various strands of Eastern and Western wisdom. The result is a gem, worthy of interest to those inclined to think outside our ethnocentric boxes. -- James F. Fisher, Professor of Anthropology Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan

Humorous, simple, and profound, Do Nothing and Do Everything demonstrates the convincing usefulness of Taoism in contemporary society. Both an erudite writer and a philosophical illustrator, Qiguang Zhao has built three bridges in one stroke: the first between the ancient and the modern, the second between the East and the West, and the third between words and pictures. Once you open this book, you will be drawn across these bridges to a relaxing, comforting, and inspiring wonderland, where you will rest in nothing and fly in everything. -- Kang Liu, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke University

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Qiguang Zhao earned an M.A. in English and American Literature from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.He was born in Beijing, China, became Professor of Chinese at Carleton College, and frequently appeared on Chinese national television.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Like any mystical or spiritual traditionReviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
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While doing nothing doesn't mean doing nothing, it sounds so alien to the "western" mind. Like any mystical or spiritual tradition, one cannot get "it" by reading about it since all words are merely pointers. I have found that just asking the question "What is there for me to do right now?", I find myself doing things while doing nothing. Tai Chi often labels this as mind directed activity where there is no conflict or sense of force or effort. I would heartily recommend going beyond the book - which I found interesting to be sure - and make contact with someone (if you are lucky enough to find one) who lives this instead of knows about this. If the map looks great, the territory is quite something else.

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5.0 out of 5 stars So beautifully written, profound and life changing. Wish I had read it two years ago, it has been with me everyday......Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2010
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The importance of Doing Nothing

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... "There is no absolute way of doing nothing," says Qiguang Zhao, the chair of the Asian languages and literature department at Carleton College, in Minnesota, and the author of Do Nothing & Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism (Paragon House; 2010). For some 2,500 years, Taoists have observed the benefits of doing nothing--an art they call wu wei. In modern times, Zhao says, we easily sacrifice too much of our well-being pursuing the familiar ideal of "faster, higher, stronger." A healthy counter-ideal, he says, is "slower, lower, and weaker."

And one good way to pursue this is to simply do nothing. When people are "caught in the worries of the future and the regrets of the past, they cannot appreciate the beauty of the present," Zhao says. "Wu wei is to break this chain."...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent food for thought.Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
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This was an excellent and easy to read description of Wu Wei. The author passed away recently which seemed unexpected because he was such a healthy athlete. His other books seem interesting and must be out of print because they are much higher in cost. I might be interested in them but do not want to pay $85 for a paperback. Its unlikely they are in the local library. This book will give you something to think about.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Tao for the PeopleReviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
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Qiguang Zhao’s Do Nothing & Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism is a chatty, comfortable exposition of Taoism.

Zhao uses a great many examples from everyday life; he is showing us, quite clearly, that Tao is about living. It is a philosophy or religion to take everywhere in existence, because the Tao, the Way, is everywhere in existence (and nowhere too, but that is another story).

Zhao’s book is a pleasant but sometimes corny read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book about LifeReviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014
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I bought this book in order to learn more about Taoism and its history. Zhao does cover that, but to my happy surprise the book is much more than a book about a religion---it is a book about how to live well. Zhao is an artist--with his drawings, and his poetic prose and his approach to life. To call it a "self help book" seems demeaning---it is more elegant and inspired than most such fare; but it truly did help me to smooth out a few bends in my personal life. Anyone who wants to live deliberately and happily would benefit from this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I adore this book. Very readable and is about ...Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2017
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I adore this book. Very readable and is about the true philosophical Taoism, not the pseudo-science body alchemy stuff. Very profound and worth every penny.

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The power of the Tao has accompanied the author through his journey as pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything he applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life. Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
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At first glance, the Taoist concepts of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) seem mutually exclusive. In this book, Mr. Zhao patiently and with gentle humor shows how Wu Wei and Wu Bu Wei are complementary, not contradictory; two equally necessary approaches, like the eastern symbol of the Yin and Yang.


Mr. Zhao clarifies that Wu Wei “is to follow the course of nature. It is confidence in the universe.” Wu Wei “is not refusing to do anything, it is refusing to do insignificant things. Wu Wei is efficiency...giving up secondary matters and aiming for the key matters.” On the other hand, Wu Bu Wei “is the creativity to build a good habit.” It is “leaving nothing undone.” Taoists strive to settle between the two, finding the right balance for the present moment.


One of the recurring themes of Mr. Zhao's exploration of Taoism is constant learning, but in the right way and with proper perspective. “In the present world,” he states, “we drown in information and starve for knowledge, We drown in expertise and starve for wisdom.” Anyone who has ever performed a Google search can attest to that! He encourages his readers to “be patient towards all that is unanswered in our heart, and to try to love the questions themselves.” I especially appreciated his injunction to “recognize your ignorance and know your limits” as a way to maintain humility and to remain open to learning more. He also cautions that “when we only follow what we know, and forget to follow what we feel, we can easily be lead down the wrong path.”


Taoism seems to present a consciously relaxed approach to life. For example, Mr Zhao asserts that “everything will resolve itself sooner or later. This is the way of the Tao. Walk through life without fear for the future or regret for the past.” It also urges kindness: “We should treat ourselves with the same forgiving compassion as we give others. Nothing in the world is without flaws, so be tender and kind to others and yourself when you or others stumble.” What a vital reminder for everyone, whether Buddhist, Taoist, Christian or any other faith!


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Explains Taoism in a very pragmatic fashion, which is unusual in the world of metaphor-laden Toaist texts. It explains in concrete words how "doing nothing" applies to breathing, eating, sleeping, work, fame, love, etc. Actually, it's kind of helpful to get the basics in this form even though it's not the first Taoist book I've read.


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This book explains the meaning of the philosophy of Tao by delving into the essence of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything.)


These two concepts should never be separated. Non-doing is NOT passive but rather a swimming with the current in the process of doing, instead of taking the road north in order to go to a southern destination. It is also the ideal of letting nature be a guide rather than a stumbling block of interference. Doing within the nature of something produces less stress and allows the process to become an achievement of non-doing. The goal is not the true prize. In reality the process is the actual achievement. The process of getting to the goal is where we learn and experience life.


"The most dangerous thing is not that you cannot grab the sword. It is that once you have it, you either break it, find that you do not like it, or use it for destruction. The moment a goal is achieved is the most dangerous time, because you may waste or even abuse the achievement you have worked for years to achieve."


We live our lives according to the goals we have set. Once the goal is in sight, before it is achieved, a new goal is seen as the ultimate achievement. If we follow a course that is in tune with nature, the path, even with all its obstacles, will be a relatively easy one. If we choose a path that disallows the natural flow of life we find ourselves swimming against a very strong opponent rather than enjoying the ride of the current.


This is only one example of the philosophy contained within these pages. I found much of the writings to be enlightening and helpful. Stress is an everyday occurrence of life and the sooner we accept how cause and effect enters into the picture it's easier to let go of things we have no control over and ride the current.




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Written by Q. Zhao - Chinese-American, this book is about the Taoist concept and theory that things and phenomena happen in a polemic space, employing opposites and dichotomy as ways of thinking around ones relation to everything. On/off, flow/block, accetance/resistance, small/large etc. He speaks in a straight forward, simple way on numerous topics close to heart; love, aging, sex etc. and always comes back to the basic premise that there is a time to do, and there is a time to non-do (Wu wei). A disarming, inspiring, light/heavy read.


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The very best explanation and how to apply the art of Wu Wei, which I've always wanted to understand and apply and now I finally am able.
Also one of the best Tao books I've ever read. This one is a keeper to refer to again and again over the years.
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I am personally very connected to taoist philosophy. I think the philosophy is one we could all adopt in today's crazy world and be happier for it. Zhao explains many aspects of taoism in a very tangible and relatable way, which is hard to do with such an abstract concept. I recommend this book to anyone starting to learn about taoism or trying to determine how taoism can fit into their daily life.


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The books gives great practical advise on how to incorporate taostic wisdom into ones daily life and live by taoistic principles. I would recommand it to everyone as a start to taoism, since it explains the basic principles in easy language and adds possible practical usage to make them more understandable.


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This book was everything that I was looking for: a pragmatic introduction to Taoism that focuses on the philosophy and not as much of the spirituality. I like how the text was arranged by topic and explained how the Tao can apply to each aspect of our lives.


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