Karel Werner (ed.): The Yogi and the Mystic: studies in Indian and comparative mysticism. (Durham Indological Series, no. 1.) xv, 192 pp. London: Curzon Press; Riverdale, Md.: The Riverdale Company, 1989.
Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies October 1, 1990 DOI: 10.1017/s0041977x00152127 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis edited volume collects studies on Indian and comparative mysticism, examining the figure of the yogi and the mystic across traditions. The essays explore philosophical, theological, and art-historical dimensions of mystical experience in Indian and Buddhist contexts, comparing them with Western mystical traditions. The work argues for a nuanced understanding of mysticism that respects cultural and doctrinal differences while identifying shared experiential patterns.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Edited collection of scholarly essays Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mysticism |
| Keywords | Karel Theology Philosophy Art history |
| Key finding | Mystical experience in Indian and Buddhist traditions, as exemplified by the yogi, shares comparative patterns with Western mysticism while maintaining distinct cultural and doctrinal features. |
Abstract
Karel Werner (ed.): The Yogi and the Mystic: studies in Indian and comparative mysticism. (Durham Indological Series, no. 1.) xv, 192 pp. London: Curzon Press; Riverdale, Md.: The Riverdale Company, 1989. - Volume 53 Issue 3