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by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki.
Suzuki compares and contrasts Buddhism with Meister Eckhart's mystical outlook.
A distinguished scholar and philosopher of religion contrasts the mystic qualities of two faiths in this thought-provoking and inspirational book. Drawing parallels and noting disparities, the author examines Christianity--as expressed in the writings of Meister Eckhart (1260-1326), an unconventional ecclesiastic who encouraged transcendence of traditional faith--and Buddhism, explicating the views of both on such concepts as infinity, eternity, and the transmigration of souls. He further defines Buddhist mysticism in terms of kono-mama, a state of spiritual contentment, and offers enlightening excerpts from the letters of 15th-century teacher Rennyo Shonin, and the journals of Shonin's 20th-century counterpart, Saichi. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1957 edition.
This is a study of Buddhist mysticism, contrasted and compared with Christian mysticism, particularly the writings of Meister Eckhart. Suzuki explores Buddhist and Christian concepts of infinity, eternity and the transmigration of souls. This book explains many difficult Buddhist concepts, including kono-mama, a state of spiritual contentment. Also included is extensive material about the 'Pure Land' school of Zen Buddhism of Renno Shonin, particularly translations of source material.
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