By Masao Abe
This quantity concludes the two-volume sequel to Masao Abe's Zen and Western inspiration. Like its spouse, Buddhism and Interfaith discussion, this paintings includes many formerly released essays and papers via Abe. right here he clarifies the real which means of Buddhist vacancy compared to the Aristotelian thought of substance and the Whiteheadean idea of approach.
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