Obstacles to Stillness Thoughts, Hindrances, and Contemplations in Evagrius and the Buddha |
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| Author:
| Geiman, Shodhin K. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5064-8126-5 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2023 |
| Publisher: | 1517 Media
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $70.99 |
Book Description:
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This book compares the "obstacles" to prayer discussed by the 4th-century monk Evagrius of Pontus with similar "hindrances" found in the scriptures of Buddhist tradition. Offering a fresh approach to Buddhist-Christian dialogue, Geiman focuses on the difficulties faced, and tools used, by both communities in their forms of contemplative practice.
This book compares the "obstacles" to prayer discussed by the 4th-century monk Evagrius of Pontus with similar "hindrances" found in the scriptures of Buddhist tradition. Offering a fresh approach to Buddhist-Christian dialogue, Geiman focuses on the difficulties faced, and tools used, by both communities in their forms of contemplative practice.