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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1. Verfasser: Studstill, Randall
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005.
Schriftenreihe:Studies in the history of religions ; 107.
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xii, 304 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-291) and index.
ISBN:9789047407218
9047407210
1433707128
9781433707124
9789004143197
900414319X
1280867957
9781280867958
ISSN:0169-8834 ;