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International Multi. J. of PURE LIFE, 10(36), Serial Number. 4, Autumn. 2023, 25-56

ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER
Human Perfection from the Perspective of Ibn Arabi's
Mysticism and Theravada Buddhism Mysticism

1*
Dr. Ali Jafari , Mohammad Emil 2

1.* Assistant Prof. in Department of Islamic Studies, School of Medicine, Arak University of
Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran (Corresponding Author)

2. Department of German Language, Faculty of Languages and Literature, Makassar State University,
Makassar, Indonesia, and MA Student in Ethics Philosophy, muhammademil586@gmail.com

ARTICL INFO ABSTRACT
Article History: SU BJECT & OBJECTIVES: This research explored the concept of human
Received: 11 August 2023 perfection through the lenses of Ibn Arabi’s Mysticism and Theravada
Revised: 26 October 2023 Buddhism Mysticism. The aim was to create a dialogue between
Accepted: 01 November 2023 Buddhism and Ibn Arabi's mysticism, and to shed light on the
similarities and differences in their perspectives on human perfection.
Key Words:
METHOD & FINDING: This research presented a comparative research
Perfection study of the profound mystical teachings of Ibn Arabi, a renowned
Sufi mystic, and Theravada Buddhism, the oldest existing school of
Human Perfection Buddhism. The study examined the nature of self, the significance
of the spiritual journey, and the role of love in both traditions.
Mysticism
This study found that in the approach of the perfect human from
Ibn Arabi's viewpoint, a individual achieves unity with the divine;
Ibn Arabi's Mysticism
While Theravada Buddhism seeks human perfection through the
Theravada Buddhism attainment of the Arhat, a liberated being free from suffering and ignorance.

CONCLUSION: The study offered a comprehensive understanding of
Mysticism
human perfection from Ibn Arabi's and Buddhist mystical perspectives,

DOI: and revealed that both traditions challenge the conventional
10.22034/imjpl.2024.16937.1120 understanding of self and advocate for a transcendent perspective
that seeks to realize the ultimate reality of existence. The study
DOR: also showed that both traditions have different metaphysical and
20.1001.1.26767619.2023.10.36.1.3 ontological assumptions, as well as different methods and

practices of meditation and contemplation. Finally, concluded that

the comparative study of Ibn Arabi’s Mysticism and Theravada
Buddhism Mysticism can enhance dialogue and understanding, as

well as provide insights into the nature of human existence.

* Corresponding Author: Article Address Published on the Journal Site:

Email: ali.jafari@arakmu.ac.ir http://p-l.journals.miu.ac.ir/article_8883.html
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