Breath Energy and Healing in Japanese Esoteric Buddhism, Nathan Michon

This presentation briefly introduces the Japanese Vajrayana tradition of Shingon Buddhism and a few of its fundamental breathing techniques. It then summarizes some of the ways such meditative practices in the tradition have been used historically and in contemporary times. Contents: 0:00 Introduction 1:21 Introduction to Shingon Buddhism 3:48 Basic Shingon breathing techniques and meditations 12:39 Theory and historical background of Shingon healing 20:17 Contemporary adaptations and innovations See additional resources at http://www.jivaka.net/buddhism-and-br.... Nathan Jishin Michon recently completed his PhD through Graduate Theological Union. Their primary research areas are Buddhist chaplaincy, crisis care, and Japanese religions. Michon previously obtained an MDiv in Buddhist chaplaincy from University of the West and has practiced as a volunteer chaplain as well. Their previous publications include A Thousand Hands: A Guidebook to Caring for Your Buddhist Community and the “Buddhist Chaplaincy” entry in the Online Oxford Encyclopedia of Religion. They are an ordained Buddhist priest within the Shingon tradition and co-director of interfaith ministry education with Unity and Diversity World Council.