The unity of mystical traditions: the transformation of consciousness in Tibetan and German mysticism

The book supports an ecumenical theory of mysticism through a comparative analysis of Tibetan Dzogchen and German mysticism. Using a systems model of consciousness as an interpretive framework, it shows how the distinct doctrines and practices of these two traditions function in parallal, equally tr...

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Published in:Studies in the history of religions
Contributors: Studstill, Randall (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2005
In: Studies in the history of religions (volume 107)
Series/Journal:Studies in the history of religions volume 107
Further subjects:B Comparative Studies
B Mysticism Germany
B Mysticism
B Mysticisme Études comparatives
B Mystiek
B Mysticism Comparative studies
B Mysticisme Chine China Tibet
B Mysticism China Tibet
B Rdzogs-chen
B Mysticism (China) (Tibet Autonomous Region)
B Mysticism Comparative studies
B Mysticisme Allemagne China Tibet Autonomous Region Germany
B China ; Tibet Autonomous Region
B Bewustzijn
B Electronic books
B Mysticism (Germany)
B RELIGION ; Mysticism
B Germany
B Electronic books Comparative studies
B Mysticism China Tibet Autonomous Region
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Summary:The book supports an ecumenical theory of mysticism through a comparative analysis of Tibetan Dzogchen and German mysticism. Using a systems model of consciousness as an interpretive framework, it shows how the distinct doctrines and practices of these two traditions function in parallal, equally transformative ways
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [275]-291) and index. - Description based on print version record
ISBN:9047407210