Consolation without Previous Cause in Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises and Zen Satori: A Comparative Study
Buddhist-Christian Studies September 27, 2023 Joseph Nguyen
abstract:This article compares and contrasts the Ignatian concept of consolation without previous cause with the Zen Buddhist concept of satori. The aim is to underscore a unique but not commonly recognized characteristic of Ignatian contemplation and promote interreligious understanding. I argue that Ignatian prayer methods, though primarily kataphatic in their approach, share common features...