О современном влиянии эзотерического буддизма на Россию
Сергей Иванович Драган
Вопросы богословия November 14, 2024 DOI: 10.31802/pwg.2025.13.1.002 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Keywords | Syncretism linguistics Doctrine Perspective graphical Christian faith Epistemology Christianity Environmental ethics |
| Key points | Argues that the spread of Vajrayana in Russia is driven by a search for alternatives to materialism, mindfulness, and ecological consciousness, but that from an Orthodox theological perspective it involves contradictions in anthropology, risks of spiritual delusion, and incompatibility with Christian salvation. |
Abstract
В статье анализируется распространение эзотерического буддизма (Ваджраяны) в России, включая его проникновение в нетрадиционные для него регионы. Рассматриваются причины роста интереса: поиск альтернатив материализму, психологическая саморегуляция (mindfulness), синтез с другими духовными практиками, а также экологическое сознание. Уделяется внимание критике с позиции православного богословия: противоречия в антропологических концепциях, риски духовного обольщения, оккультные элементы (мантры, визуализации) и несовместимость с христианским учением о спасении. Подчеркивается опасность синкретизма и подмены веры. The article analyzes the spread of esoteric Buddhism (Vajrayana) in Russia, including its penetration into non-traditional areas for Buddhism. The reasons for the growing interest are examined: the search for alternatives to materialism, psychological self-regulation (mindfulness), synthesis with other spiritual practices, as well as ecological consciousness. Special attention is given to critiques from the perspective of Orthodox theology: contradictions in anthropological concepts, risks of spiritual delusion, occult elements (mantras, visualizations), and incompatibility with the Christian doctrine of salvation. The dangers of syncretism and the substitution of faith are emphasized.
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