Jules Monchanin, Henri Le Saux/Abhishiktananda and the Hindu-Christian Encounter

This article focuses on two Benedictine monks, Fathers Jules Monchanin and Henri Le Saux, who spent many years in the sub-continent where they immersed themselves in Indian philosophy and spirituality. The article compares and contrasts their differing responses to the "problem" of the rel...

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Auteur principal: Oldmeadow, Henry (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Equinox Publ. 2004
Dans: Journal for the academic study of religion
Année: 2004, Volume: 17, Numéro: 2
Sujets non-standardisés:B Interfaith Dialogue
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Résumé:This article focuses on two Benedictine monks, Fathers Jules Monchanin and Henri Le Saux, who spent many years in the sub-continent where they immersed themselves in Indian philosophy and spirituality. The article compares and contrasts their differing responses to the "problem" of the relationship between Christianity and the Hindu tradition. The article argues that the more inclusivist understanding of Hinduism by Le Saux (who became better known under his Indian name Abhishiktananda) allowed him to reconcile the tensions and contradictions evident in the life and work of his fellow-monk. The article also explores Abhishiktananda’s understanding of the ideal of renunciation as a meeting point for the two traditions.
ISSN:2047-7058
Contient:Enthalten in: Journal for the academic study of religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1558/jasr.v17i2.3831