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Book SynopsisExplores the relationship between the philosophical underpinnings of Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism and the experiential journey of spiritual practitioners. This title examines Advaita and Zen as living practice traditions in which foundational non-dual philosophies are shown 'in action' in contemporary Western practice situations.
Trade ReviewLeesa Davis's superb book... [compares] the methods and spiritual practices of Advaita and Zen.... She begins with a masterful survey of the foundational philosophies on both sides, focusing on their deconstructive function... The most insightful- indeed, revelatory- part of the book is the way that Davis connects these nondualist teachings with the particular methodologies employed by both traditions. -- David Loy, Sophia Feb 2012
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Experiential Deconstructive Inquiry; Part 1 Foundational Philosophies and Spiritual Methods; 1 Non-Duality in Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism; 2 Advaita Vedanta: Philosophical Foundations and Deconstructive Strategies; 3 Zen Buddhism: Philosophical Foundations and Deconstructive Strategies; Part 2 Deconstructive Techniques and Dynamics of Experiential Undoing; 4 Four Deconstructive Techniques Common to Both Traditions; 5 Dynamics of Experiential Undoing; 6 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
