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The concept of self in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity and its implication for interfaith relations / Kiseong Shin ; foreword by S. Wesley Ariarajah.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Shin, Kiseong, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Self-actualization (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Buddhism.
- Self-actualization (Psychology).
- Self-actualization (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Hinduism.
- Self-actualization (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (180 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2017]
- Summary:
- This is the first comparative study of the self and no-self in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. In spite of doctrinal differences within these three belief systems, they agree that human beings are in a predicament from which they need to be liberated. Indian religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, share the belief that human nature is inherently perfectible, while the epistemological and psychological limitation of the human being is integral to Christian belief. Regarding the immortality of the human being, Hinduism and Christianity traditionally and generally agree that human beings, as atman or soul, possess intrinsic immortality. On the contrary, Buddhism teaches the doctrine of no-self (anatta). Further, in their quest to analyze the human predicament and attempt a way out of it, they employ different concepts, such as sin and salvation in Christianity, attachment (tanka) and enlightenment (nirvana) in Buddhism, and ignorance (avidya) and liberation (moksa) in Hinduism. This volume seeks to show that that behind these concepts are deep concerns related to human existence and its relationship with the whole creation. These common concerns can be a basis for a greater understanding and dialogue between Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Atman in Hinduism
- Anatta in Buddhism
- Soul in Christianity
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781532600968
- 1532600968
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