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Conclusion conventional notions of self
Ibn Arabi's Mysticism, rooted and advocate for transcending
in religious thought, the ego, and a transcendent
emphasizes the realization of perspective that seeks to
perfect human as the realize the ultimate reality of
embodiment of divine existence. They recognize the
attributes and the merging of importance of the spiritual
the individual self with the journey as a means to attain
divine. This path towards perfection, albeit with different
perfection involves self- practices and emphases.
knowledge, love, and a Furthermore, both traditions
transformative spiritual journey. acknowledge the significance
On the other hand, of love and compassion, be it
Theravada Buddhism views divine love in Ibn Arabi's
human perfection through the Mysticism or the cultivation
lens of the Arhat, a liberated of loving-kindness and
being who attains freedom compassion towards all beings
from suffering and ignorance. in Theravada Buddhism.
The Theravada path toward In general, this comparative
perfection emphasizes the research has provided a
practice of the Four Noble comprehensive understanding
Truths and the Noble Eightfold of human perfection, offering
Path, focusing on wisdom, dual perspectives from Ibn Arabi
ethical conduct, and meditation. and Buddhist mysticism.
Both Ibn Arabi and
Theravada Buddhism challenge