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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Main Author: Studstill, Randall (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2005
In:Year: 2005
Series/Journal:Numen book series v. 107
Further subjects:B Mysticism Comparative studies
B Mysticism (Germany)
B Mysticism (China) (Tibet)
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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
ISBN:900414319X