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Sarah Shaw is a Part-time lecturer at the University of Oxford's Department of Continuing Education and a Faculty Member of the Oriental Institute. She is an Oxford scholar of Buddhism with years of experience in researching, teaching, and practicing Buddhist meditation traditions.
Her research focuses on:
- Early Buddhist (Pāli) suttas and Abhidhamma material on meditation
- Early Buddhist narrative: literary features of Jātakas and Dhammapada stories
- Indian and Asian influences on British nineteenth-century writers
- Modern South and Southeast Asian Buddhist ritual, chant and meditation
Dr. Shaw is particularly known for her work on mindfulness, tracing its origins from ancient Buddhist texts to contemporary practice. Her research demonstrates deep engagement with primary Buddhist sources while making these traditions accessible to modern audiences. She approaches mindfulness not just as a meditation technique but as part of a broader ethical and philosophical framework within Buddhism.
Her scholarly contributions have been well-received, with her book "Mindfulness: Where It Comes From and What It Means" receiving high praise for its comprehensive historical perspective on the concept of mindfulness within Buddhist traditions. The book explores how mindfulness evolved from its roots in early Buddhist teachings to become a widely practiced technique in contemporary Western contexts.
Dr. Shaw is also an active practitioner of Samatha meditation, bringing experiential knowledge to her academic work. Her teaching combines scholarly rigor with practical understanding of Buddhist meditation practices, making her a respected voice in both academic and practitioner communities.
