Christian and Zen Contemplative Practices: The “Mysticism” of Evelyn Underhill and D. T. Suzuki
Journal of Ecumenical Studies 2023 Taehoon Kim 1 citation
Abstract (Lang: English):This essay aims to analyze comparatively similarities and differences found in Christian and Zen Buddhist forms of “mysticism.” Drawing on the works of Evelyn Underhill and D. T. Suzuki, it explores how the Christian prayers of Recollection, Quiet, and Contemplation can be paralleled by various aspects of Zen meditation, such as koan and zazen. The main comparative...