Non-Dualism in Eckhart, Julian of Norwich and Traherne, - by James Charlton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Draws on philosophy, theology and poetry, and the writings of three European thinkers, to illuminate the place of non-dualism in the Western tradition</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The words 'me, ' 'mine, ' 'you, ' 'yours, ' can mislead us into feeling separate from other people. This book is an exhilarating contribution to the spirituality of non-duality or non-separation. Meister Eckhart, Mother Julian of Norwich and Thomas Traherne are interpreted as 'theopoets' of the body/soul who share a moderate non-dualism. Their work is brought within the ambit of non-dual Hinduism. Specifically, their passion for unitive spiritual experience is linked to construals of both 'the Self' and 'Awakening', as enunciated by <i>Advaita Vedanta</i>.<br/><br/>Charlton draws on poetry, theology and philosophy to perceive fresh connections. A commonality of interest is proposed between the three Europeans and Ramana Maharshi. The concept of non-duality is basic to much of Asian religion. On the other hand, Christianity has usually ignored its own non-dual roots. This text contributes to a recovery, in the West, of the vital, unifying power of non-dual awareness and connectedn<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>James Charlton earned his PhD from the University of Tasmania and his MA from the University of Cambridge. He is a poet and theological writer with an interest in transformative spiritual knowledge and experience, across traditions. His previous books are poetry collections: <i> Luminous Bodies</i> (Montpelier Press, 2001) and <i>So Much Light</i> (Pardalote Press, 2007).
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