Spiritual ascent in Buddhism, Christianity and Islam: a study in comparative mysticism

This study examines the doctrine of spiritual ascent, central to mystical experience, as taught in theistic mysticism, as exemplified in Christianity and Islam, and non-theistic or monistic mysticism, as manifested in Buddhism. The study highlights the common characteristics and the variations in th...

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Main Author: Solihu, Abdul Kabir Hussain
Other Authors: Safavi, Seyed Ghahre Savafi
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: London Academy of Iranian Studies 2009
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/4610/
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