Speaking with and away: what the aporia of ineffability has to say for Buddhist-Christian dialogue.(COMPARATIVE THEOLOGY)

From: Buddhist-Christian Studies | Date: January 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Years ago, I entered my graduate studies with the intent of undertaking a comparative study of the Christian apophatic tradition and Indian Mahayana Buddhism. Shortly after enrolling in a course on Indian Buddhist philosophy, I recall a question that in spite of its apparent simplicity has since troubled me. Having been informed of my interests, the instructor approached me at a coffee break and asked, "What's the point of comparing?" Feeling caught off guard by the absurdity of his question, I fumbled for a reply. Surely, it's obvious (I thought). "To understand?" I jousted with ...

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