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#49: John Vervaeke: What is Zen NeoPlatonism?

For the Sake of Argument

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Exploring Zen Neoplatonism

The chapter delves into the concept of Zen Neoplatonism, a unique philosophical perspective that combines Zen Buddhism with Neoplatonism. It highlights the influence of key figures like Pierre Grimes in studying and merging these philosophies, emphasizing practices of contemplation, reflection on intelligibility, and the pursuit of understanding through unifying principles. The discussion covers the ungraspable nature of ultimate reality, the bridging of subjectivity and objectivity, and the interconnectedness of subjective and objective realities in Zen Neoplatonism.

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