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Asia Pacific Mission Studies

ISSN 2704-3339

1 paper in the library · publishing 2024

Papers

Body and Prayer: Comparing Taoist and Christian Methods of Meditation

Asia Pacific Mission Studies July 22, 2024 Paulin Batairwa Kubuya

Meditative traditions from Eastern and Western cultures, specifically Taoist and Christian practices, meet in a complex multicultural environment. Every interpretation and expansion of meditation methods must account for this broad and complex setting to create appropriate techniques inspired by old traditions yet suited to contemporary spiritual needs. Focusing on the body's role and place in meditation reveals how Taoist and Christian meditations are related.