Zen and Quakerism: A Practitioner's Dual Enlightenment

The author, raised in a Quaker family, discovered Buddhism at 27 and found a remedy for depression through Zen meditation. The article details how she integrated Zen meditation techniques into Quaker silent worship, ultimately finding inner peace and a pursuit of world peace within both faiths. She argues that while Zen emphasizes enlightenment experiences and Quakerism focuses on practicing compassion and creating peace, both paths ultimately lead to self-discovery and reduced suffering.