Exploring Processes and Dynamics of Mystical Contemplative Meditation: some Christian-Buddhist parallels in relation to transpersonal theory
This paper explores Christian contemplative meditation, focusing on the prayer of Recollection as it is developed especially by Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) and St. Teresa of Avila (1550-1582). It outlines the practice and explores possible theoretical and therapeutic dynamics, including some compar...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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[2015]
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European journal for philosophy of religion
Year: 2015, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 35-57 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Teresa, de Jesús 1515-1582
/ Underhill, Evelyn 1875-1941
/ Contemplation (motif)
/ Buddhism
/ Meditation
/ Shamata
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| IxTheo Classification: | AX Inter-religious relations |
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| Summary: | This paper explores Christian contemplative meditation, focusing on the prayer of Recollection as it is developed especially by Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) and St. Teresa of Avila (1550-1582). It outlines the practice and explores possible theoretical and therapeutic dynamics, including some comparative reflections of this form of Christian meditation with Buddhist Samatha Vipassana (calming insight) meditation and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. It also draws on the transpersonal theory of philosopher Michael Washburn, in exploring resistances, obstacles, and goals of such mystical practices. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: European journal for philosophy of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.24204/ejpr.v7i2.119 |