Mystical Consciousness
Western Perspectives and Dialogue With Japanese Thinkers
Louis Roy
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Western Perspectives and Dialogue With Japanese Thinkers
By Louis Roy
In this thoughtful exploration of consciousness, Louis Roy bridges the gap between philosophical inquiry and spiritual practice, offering readers a unique pathway to understanding mystical experience. Rather than treating meditation and intellectual reflection as separate pursuits, Roy demonstrates how they can work together to illuminate the deeper dimensions of human awareness.
Drawing from both Western and Eastern wisdom traditions, the author weaves together insights from influential thinkers across centuries and cultures. European philosophers like Plotinus, Meister Eckhart, and Martin Heidegger join voices with Japanese masters including Nishitani and Suzuki, creating a rich dialogue between different approaches to understanding consciousness and spiritual awakening.
The book pays particular attention to the work of Bernard Lonergan, a twentieth-century Catholic philosopher whose insights into consciousness provide a framework for exploring mystical states. Roy shows how Lonergan's philosophical method can deepen our appreciation of contemplative experiences, whether they arise through centering prayer, Zen meditation, or other forms of focused spiritual practice.
Throughout this philosophical journey, Roy addresses profound questions about emptiness, nothingness, and the nature of the self. His approach respects both the rigor of philosophical analysis and the authenticity of meditative experience, making complex ideas accessible to readers who seek to understand the relationship between thinking and spiritual realization.
This work offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the intersection of philosophy, religion, and contemplative practice.
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- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780791456439
- ISBN-10
- 0791456439
- Pages
- 224
- Language
- EN
