Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts

This took alot of concentrated time to read but it was worth every minute. His study of Sufism and Taoism is original and well researched. Truly a work of scholarship, recommended for serious students of Sufism and Taoism.

Dr. Izutsu patiently and meticulously unpacks the metaphysics of first, Ibn 'Arabi, and then Zhuangzi and Laozi. He also--particularly with regard to the Daoist masters--beautifully outlines the programs through and by which one comes to embody/become that metaphysics. Finally, he compares and locates deep congruences between Ibn 'Arabi and Zhuangzi/Laozi. This erudite and deeply felt work will stimulate and inspire anyone who is interested in spiritual expansion and/or comparitive mysticism; it might change the minds of those who feel the comparitive mysticism project is misguided, or impossible.

The mystics will recognise all the familiar "landmarks" in this amazing book, despite it sounding technical, formal and wordy.I absolutely loved this book.

I seem to be addicted to comparative mystical religious studies,and this was truly wonderful.

highly recommended to read

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