| The Black Pearl: Spiritual Illumination in Sufism and East Asian Philosophies Contributor(s): Bayman, Henry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0974935956 ISBN-13: 9780974935959 Publisher: Monkfish Book Publishing OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2005 Annotation: This sparkling book shows, as never before, how the highest metaphysical reaches of East Asian philosophies are scaled by contemplative Islam. Combining insightful analysis and personal reflection, Henry Bayman explores the mystical dimensions of Sufism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen and Confucianism. He delves into the striking parallels and seemingly irreconcilable differences in their conceptions of Absolute Reality: God, the Tao, Buddha-nature, the One. Bayman shows how each system of thought can illuminate the inner meaning of the others. Most importantly, he shows us how we, ourselves, can approach the divine. Subjects include: Henry Bayman is an independant scholar. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Eastern - Religion | Islam - Sufi - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 297.41 |
| LCCN: 2005010192 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.56" W x 8.25" (0.54 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This sparkling book shows, as never before, how the highest metaphysical reaches of East Asian philosophies are scaled by contemplative Islam. Combining insightful analysis and personal reflection, Henry Bayman explores the mystical dimensions of Sufism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen and Confucianism. He delves into the striking parallels and seemingly irreconcilable differences in their conceptions of Absolute Reality: God, the Tao, Buddha-nature, the One. Bayman shows how each system of thought can illuminate the inner meaning of the others. Most importantly, he shows us how we, ourselves, can approach the divine. Subjects include: Henry Bayman is an independant scholar. |
