Buddhist Meditation and Christian Contemplation
Stories of Mutual Enrichment

Buddhist Meditation and Christian Contemplation: Stories of Mutual EnrichmentTaught by Dr Elizabeth HarrisThis illuminating eight-part course explores the rich and evolving dialogue between two great contemplative traditions—Buddhist meditation and Christian contemplation. Drawing on a lifetime of scholarship and interfaith engagement, Dr Elizabeth Harris guides us through key texts, figures, and moments of mutual influence, resonance, and misunderstanding.Session OverviewSession One: The place of meditation in Buddhism and contemplation in ChristianitySession Two: Developments within Buddhist meditation and Christian contemplationSession Three: The encounter between Buddhism and ChristianitySession Four: Case Study: Buddhist meditation in the Pali texts and St John of the CrossSession Five: Case Study: The appeal of Meister Eckhart to BuddhistsSession Six: Contemporary Dialogues – Buddhists encountering Christian contemplationSession Seven: Contemporary Dialogues – Christians encountering Buddhist meditationSession Eight: Looking into the future