Synopses & Reviews
A distinguished Buddhist scholar and philosopher of religion, D. T. Suzuki was instrumental in advancing Western awareness of Zen wisdom. In this volume, he contrasts the mystic qualities of Buddhism with those of Christianity -- expressing the latter through the writings of Meister Eckhart (1260-1328). Suzuki discusses the unique qualities of Eckhart's form of Christianity and describes the Dominican's attempts to reconcile his own experiences and their esoteric meanings with the customary teachings and practices of Christianity as well as his ventures into previously unexplored fields. The author draws parallels and notes disparities between Eckhart's philosophy and that of Buddhism, encompassing the views of both schools of thought on such concepts as infinity, eternity, and the transmigration of souls. Teachers and students of religion will appreciate this thought-provoking and inspirational union of Eastern and Western philosophy.
Synopsis
Drawing parallels and noting disparities, the author contrasts the mystic qualities between Christianity as expressed in the writings of Meister Eckhart (12601326), 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.