[Buddha-l] Non-dual scholars?

[Erik Hoogcarspel]

STEPHEN BAMBER schreef:

>Dear All,
>
>Can anyone point me in the direction of any scholars (ideally UK based)
>who are specialists in the comparative study of non-dual traditions (eg.
>Dzoghcen/ Mahamudra/ Advaita-Vedanta/ Zen)?
>
>I would be particularly interested to know if anyone has undertaken
>research into comparisons between the Christian mystical traditions
>(especilally  Orthodox traditions) and Eastern traditions from the
>non-dual perspective.  
>
>
>  
>
First of all advaita is often considered a monims in stead of a 
nondualism (advaita is not advaya). Imho one should understand the 
Christian mystics via the Greek philosophies, i.e. Stoa and 
Neoplatonism. You'll find a lot of Plotinus and Stoa in Meister Eckhart. 
There is a comparison in that area, written by Frits Staal, called 
'Vedaanta and Neoplatonism'.


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Erik


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