The Yogi and the mystic: studies in indian and comparative mysticism. Edited by Karel Werner. (Durham Indological Series 1.) pp. xv, 192. London, Curzon Press; Riverdale, Maryland, The Riverdale Company, 1989., £13.50.

This edited volume assembles scholarly studies on Indian and comparative mysticism, exploring the figure of the yogi and the mystic across traditions. The essays examine philosophical, historical, and theological dimensions of mystical experience, drawing on Indian, Buddhist, and comparative perspectives. The collection investigates the nature of mystical states, the role of practice and discipline, and the relationship between mystical insight and religious doctrine. It contributes to the academic study of mysticism by analyzing primary texts and traditions from South and Southeast Asia, with attention to both commonalities and differences across cultures.

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The Yogi and the mystic: studies in indian and comparative mysticism. Edited by Karel Werner. (Durham Indological Series 1.) pp. xv, 192. London, Curzon Press; Riverdale, Maryland, The Riverdale Company, 1989., £13.50. - Volume 1 Issue 2