Meister Eckhart’s Mysticism in Comparison with Zen Buddhism
Comparative and Continental Philosophy May 4, 2022 Ueda Shizuteru Translated By Gregory S. Moss 1 citation
Ueda Shizuteru compares Meister Eckhart's mysticism with Zen Buddhism, highlighting both affinities and irreconcilable differences. Eckhart's concept of the soul's divine birth and breakthrough to the Godhead is analyzed alongside Zen's approach to enlightenment. Ueda argues that despite parallels, Eckhart's mysticism cannot be equated with Zen Buddhism due to their distinct metaphysical and experiential frameworks. The translation preserves the original German pagination for scholarly reference.