The Yogi and the Mystic: Studies in Indian and Comparative MysticismEmbraces a wide range of aspects of Indian mysticism, displaying the structural patterns in mystical experiences and the mystic paths in different traditions and schools, while there are also significant contributions to comparative mysticism, Eastern and Western. First published in 1989. |
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The Yogi and the Mystic: Studies in Indian and Comparative Mysticism Karel Werner Limited preview - 2005 |
The Yogi and the Mystic: Studies in Indian and Comparative Mysticism Karel Werner No preview available - 1989 |
The Yogi and the Mystic: Studies in Indian and Comparative Mysticism Karel Werner No preview available - 1989 |
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