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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Main Author: Stoeber, Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Innsbruck in cooperation with the John Hick Centre for Philosophy of Religion at the University of Birmingham [2015]
In: 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 / Buddhism / Meditation / Shamata
IxTheo Classification:AX Inter-religious relations
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