Prof. Ben Van Overmeire has made a significant contribution to his field with the publication of his latest article, titled “Tracking D. T. Suzuki in H. R. F. Keating’s Zen There Was Murder.” The article was recently featured in The Eastern Buddhist, a highly regarded and peer-reviewed publication renowned for its scholarship in Buddhist studies.
In this article, Prof. Van Overmeire explores the influence of renowned Zen philosopher D. T. Suzuki on H. R. F. Keating’s mystery novel Zen There Was Murder, offering a unique interdisciplinary lens that combines literary analysis with Buddhist philosophy. The piece showcases Prof. Van Overmeire’s expertise in navigating the intersection of literature and Buddhist thought, further cementing his reputation as a leading scholar in his field.
The Eastern Buddhist, an academic journal with a long-standing tradition of publishing high-quality research on Buddhism and related disciplines, continues to serve as one of the field’s most venerable platforms for scholarly work. This recent accomplishment highlights Prof. Van Overmeire’s ongoing contributions to advancing academic discussions in Buddhist studies.
The full text of the article can be accessed at The Eastern Buddhist’s website: https://ebs.otani.ac.jp/contents/ts/ts06-1.html.