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of perfection; While Theravada essential for the salvation of
Buddhism underscores the the soul.
cultivation of loving-kindness Theravada mysticism has
and compassion towards all been overly influenced by
beings as essential qualities Brahmanism, a Hindu
on the path to liberation. tradition that shares some of
the same concepts with
5. Both traditions emphasize Buddhism; Such as karma,
the attainment of a state of reincarnation, and liberation.
liberation or enlightenment. Thus, it is incompatible with
In Theravada Buddhism, the Ibn Arabi’s mysticism
goal is to achieve Nirvana, emphasis on monotheism and
which represents the cessation revelation by adopting some
of suffering and the cycle of Brahmanic practices such as
rebirth. Similarly, in Ibn rituals, mantras, and sacraments.
Arabi's mysticism, the
ultimate goal is to reach a 7. Theravada mysticism is too
state of perfection and individualistic and elitist in its
closeness to God. approach to spirituality, and
the role of lay people,
6. Theravada mysticism women, ethnic minorities, and
focuses too much on attaining other groups in Buddhism is
Nirvana, a state of liberation neglected or marginalized.
from suffering and the cycle There is also a tendency to
of rebirth; Rather than on regard other religions as
cultivating faith and inferior or irrelevant to
obedience to God, which are
Buddhism.
