The Cloud of Nothingness: The Negative Way in Nagarjuna and John of the Cross
di
C.D. Sebastian
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Religion & Spirituality
Philosophy
Formato
Kindle
Pagine
333
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Jan 1, 2016
Editore
Springer
Edizione
1st ed. 2016
ISBN-10
8132236467
ISBN-13
9788132236467
Descrizione
C. D. Sebastian delves into the profound concept of 'nothingness' by examining its significance in both Buddhist and Christian thought. Through the lens of Nagarjuna, a pivotal figure in Mahayana Buddhism, and John of the Cross, a renowned mystic in the Christian tradition, the author explores how these spiritual leaders articulate the negative way—a journey that transcends ordinary understanding to reach deeper truths.
Sebastian intricately weaves together insights from both philosophies, highlighting the similarities and differences in their approaches to emptiness and love. The reflective dialogue between these two traditions provides readers with a rich tapestry of ideas, inviting them to contemplate the nature of existence and the role of nothingness in their own spiritual journeys.
The work encourages a cross-cultural examination that is both enlightening and thought-provoking, urging readers to consider how the embrace of the negative can lead to transformative experiences in their quest for ultimate reality. Through this exploration, the book opens doors to new possibilities in understanding the essence of being and the divine.
Sebastian intricately weaves together insights from both philosophies, highlighting the similarities and differences in their approaches to emptiness and love. The reflective dialogue between these two traditions provides readers with a rich tapestry of ideas, inviting them to contemplate the nature of existence and the role of nothingness in their own spiritual journeys.
The work encourages a cross-cultural examination that is both enlightening and thought-provoking, urging readers to consider how the embrace of the negative can lead to transformative experiences in their quest for ultimate reality. Through this exploration, the book opens doors to new possibilities in understanding the essence of being and the divine.
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