Gnosticism and Buddhism

Five entry points into comparative work on this site: maps of non-duality and emanation, trikaya and Christos, introductory parallels, and reference essays—each linking to a full article by David Senouf (DS). Search below is limited to DS on-site essays.

Thematic synthesis of Gnosticism, Buddhism, mathematics, and AI

Thematic synthesis

The hub article: modules, reading paths, keyword maps, and a unified framework where Gnostic and Buddhist terms meet mathematics and contemporary AI discourse—all in one long-form synthesis.

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Non-duality in Gnostic and Buddhist dialogue

Non-duality

A comparative essay on non-dual themes across Gnostic scripture and Buddhist teaching—emptiness, gnosis, and paths that refuse simple dualism.

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Gnostic and Buddhist trikaya comparison

Christos, Anthropos, and the Trikaya

How Gnostic hierarchies of light map onto Dharmakaya, Sambhogakaya, and Nirmanakaya in a structured metaphysical comparison.

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Buddhist and Gnostic comparative diagram

Similarities and equivalences

Tables of equivalences, cosmology, and information-theoretic bridges between Gnostic and Buddhist models—foundational for the rest of the cluster.

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Illustrated glossary of Buddhism, Gnosticism, and related terms

Illustrated glossary

A cross-tradition glossary with diagrams—terms for Buddhism, Gnosticism, Hermeticism, and Zoroastrianism—useful when reading the comparative essays.

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