Barry Kerzin
Barry Kerzin
Barry Kerzin (pronunciation: Bahr-ee Ker-zin) is a prominent figure in the field of medicine and Buddhism. He is an American physician and a Buddhist monk, known for his work as a personal physician to the 14th Dalai Lama and his contributions to the integration of Western medicine and Buddhist philosophy.
Etymology
The name "Barry" is of Irish origin, meaning "fair-headed". "Kerzin" is a surname of unknown origin.
Biography
Barry Kerzin was born and raised in the United States. He completed his medical studies in the U.S. before moving to India to study Buddhism. He was ordained as a Buddhist monk by the Dalai Lama and has since been working to integrate Western medicine and Buddhist philosophy.
Contributions
Kerzin has made significant contributions to the field of mindfulness and compassion in medicine. He founded the Altruism in Medicine Institute, an organization dedicated to integrating compassion and altruism into medical practice. He also conducts workshops and lectures on mindfulness and compassion in healthcare settings around the world.
Related Terms
- Dalai Lama: The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.
- Western medicine: A system of medical practice that is based on the use of drugs and surgery to treat symptoms.
- Buddhist philosophy: The philosophical investigations and systems of inquiry that developed among various Buddhist schools.
- Mindfulness: The practice of maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened or complete awareness of one's thoughts, emotions, or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis.
- Compassion: Sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barry Kerzin
- Wikipedia's article - Barry Kerzin
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