Christian Ashrams, Hindu Caves and Sacred Rivers

Christian-Hindu Monastic Dialogue in India 1950-1993

AvMario I. Aguilar

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

In late 20th-century India, Christian-Hindu dialogue was forever transformed following the opening of Shantivanam, the first Christian ashram in the country. Mario I. Aguilar brings together the histories of the five pioneers of Christian-Hindu dialogue and their involvement with the ashram, to explore what they learnt and taught about communion between the two religions, and the wide ranging consequences of their work.The author expertly threads together the lives and friendships between these men, while uncovering the Hindu texts they used and were influenced by, and considers how far some of them became, in their personal practice, Hindu. Ultimately, this book demonstrates the impact of this history on contemporary dialogue between Christians and Hindus, and how both faiths can continue to learn and grow together.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-07-01
Mått:159 x 230 x 12 mm
Vikt:308 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Studies in Religion and Theology
Antal sidor:200
Förlag:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN:9781785920868

Utforska kategorier

Hinduism inom Filosofi och religion
Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

Mario I. Aguilar is Professor of Religion & Politics and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion & Politics at the University of St Andrews. He is also a poet, an eremitic Camaldolese Benedictine Oblate, and has published widely in his interests in the theology of contemplation, the history of religion and issues of interfaith dialogue.

Recensioner i media

This book paints the journey of five great Christian pioneers living their monastic dialogue with Hinduism. As someone who ministered in India for 20 years and who knew two of them personally, I find this account illuminating. In particular their struggle to weld utterly diverging world views and spiritual experiences into an integrated vision and harmonious encounter with our deepest Self. Indeed, in dialogue the language of shared silent action should reign supreme.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction. 1. Ashrams, Paramarubyananda and Shantivanam. 2. Advaita and Abhishiktananda. 3. Abhishiktananda, the Hindu pilgrim. 4. Dhayananda, Hospitality and Dialogue. 5. Francis Mahieu and Syro-Malabar Monasticism. 6. Raimon Pannikar and Multiple Belonging. 7. Silence, the Pro-Logos and the Monk in Raimon Panikkar. 8. The Postcolonial God and the Proto-Christ. Appendix 1. Appendix 2. Bibliography.