num_pages: 240
description: This sparkling book shows, as never before, how the highest metaphysical reaches of East Asian philosophies are scaled by contemplative Islam. Combining insightful analysis and personal reflection, Henry Bayman explores the mystical dimensions of Sufism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen and Confucianism. He delves into the striking parallels and seemingly irreconcilable differences in their conceptions of Absolute God, the Tao, Buddha-nature, the One. Bayman shows how each system of thought can illuminate the inner meaning of the others. Most importantly, he shows us how we, ourselves, can approach the divine. Subjects Enlightenment And Gnosis, Buddhahood and ProphethoodEsoteric secrets of the Japanese Tea CeremonyGod in Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and TaoismGod in the I ChingSelf-cultivation in Sufism, Buddhism and TaoismLife after deathNirvana and GodThe Koran , The Tao Te Ching , The I Ching , The Secret of the Golden Flower Henry Bayman is an independant scholar.
language: English
title: The Black Pearl: Spiritual Illumination in Sufism and East Asian Philosophies
titlecomplete: The Black Pearl: Spiritual Illumination in Sufism and East Asian Philosophies
genres: Philosophy
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Monkfish Book Publishing