Here are a few texts dealing with comparative studies of contemplative and mystical traditions. Any discussion of these texts or this subject is welcome.
Asceticism
The Yogi and the Mystic: Studies in Indian and Comparative Mysticism
The Unity of Mystical Traditions: The Transformation of Consciousness in Tibetan and German Mysticism
The Problem of Pure Consciousness: Mysticism and Philosophy
Studies In Comparative Contemplative Traditions
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Re: Studies In Comparative Contemplative Traditions
There is also "Reconciling yogas: Haribhadra's collection of views on yoga"
http://books.google.com/books?id=fZ6qQM ... &q&f=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have only read the first 2 chapters, so am unable to discuss it in any depth. Haribhadra is a Jain, and he structured his work in line with the structure in Patanjali's Yogasutra. He seems to be especially antagonistic with the emerging Tantric shools. He also advanced arguments again Vedantin and Buddhist yoga. The Buddhist work he used was a text by an individual named Bhadanta Bhaskara, and apparently there are no other record elsewhere in the Buddhist world for this person or his system of Buddhist yoga. Curious indeed.
http://books.google.com/books?id=fZ6qQM ... &q&f=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have only read the first 2 chapters, so am unable to discuss it in any depth. Haribhadra is a Jain, and he structured his work in line with the structure in Patanjali's Yogasutra. He seems to be especially antagonistic with the emerging Tantric shools. He also advanced arguments again Vedantin and Buddhist yoga. The Buddhist work he used was a text by an individual named Bhadanta Bhaskara, and apparently there are no other record elsewhere in the Buddhist world for this person or his system of Buddhist yoga. Curious indeed.
"Men must want to do things out of their own innermost drives. People, not commercial organizations or chains of command, are what make great civilizations work. Every civilization depends upon the quality of the individuals it produces. If you over-organize humans, over-legalize them, suppress their urge to greatness - they cannot work and their civilization collapses."
- A letter to CHOAM, attributed to the Preacher
- A letter to CHOAM, attributed to the Preacher
Re: Studies In Comparative Contemplative Traditions
Yeah, I almost did include this one in the OP list of books (but decided to limit the list to modern comparative studies). At any rate, this book also looks like an interesting read.pueraeternus wrote:There is also "Reconciling yogas: Haribhadra's collection of views on yoga"
http://books.google.com/books?id=fZ6qQM ... &q&f=false" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I have only read the first 2 chapters, so am unable to discuss it in any depth. Haribhadra is a Jain, and he structured his work in line with the structure in Patanjali's Yogasutra. He seems to be especially antagonistic with the emerging Tantric shools. He also advanced arguments again Vedantin and Buddhist yoga. The Buddhist work he used was a text by an individual named Bhadanta Bhaskara, and apparently there are no other record elsewhere in the Buddhist world for this person or his system of Buddhist yoga. Curious indeed.
Re: Studies In Comparative Contemplative Traditions
Here are a few more comparative Buddhist-Christian resources for anyone who is interested in such things:
The Stages of Christian Mysticism and Buddhist Purification: The Interior Castle of St. Teresa of Ávila and the Path of Purification of Buddhaghosa
Buddhist Emptiness and Christian Trinity: Essays and Explorations
Mysticism Buddhist and Christian: Encounters with Jan van Ruusbroec
Buddhist-Christian Studies, Volume 27, 2007
The Stages of Christian Mysticism and Buddhist Purification: The Interior Castle of St. Teresa of Ávila and the Path of Purification of Buddhaghosa
Buddhist Emptiness and Christian Trinity: Essays and Explorations
Mysticism Buddhist and Christian: Encounters with Jan van Ruusbroec
Buddhist-Christian Studies, Volume 27, 2007