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Martijn van Beek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Aarhus University's School of Culture and Society. His work bridges ethnographic and phenomenological approaches to meditation, focusing on Tibetan Buddhist traditions and their intersection with modern science.
- Role: Associate Professor, researcher, and Mind & Life Europe board member
- Key Projects: Investigating Meditative Experience (2013-2016), Techne: Technologies of the Mind (2011-2015), Buddhism and Modernity (2009-2013)
Van Beek's research emphasizes microphenomenology's capacity to analyze meditative microdynamics, such as attention recovery during mindfulness practice. He critiques reductionist 'pharmacological' interpretations of contemplation, advocating for context-sensitive, embodied approaches that honor traditional frameworks while engaging cognitive sciences.
Recent publications explore:
- Intersubjective dimensions of contemplative practice
- Collective aspects of contemplative communities
- Critical engagement with Buddhist exceptionalism
- Micro-phenomenological applications to meditation
- Preservation of Tibetan Buddhist textual traditions
- Global dynamics of Buddhist modernism
His collaborative work with Claire Petitmengin on microphenomenology and participation in Mind & Life Europe workshops highlights his commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue and methodological innovation.
