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Author: John Walbridge
Publisher: SUNY Press
Published: 2001-08-09
Total Pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9780791450512
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn expert on the thought of medieval Islamic philosopher Suhrawardi argues that philosophers have romanticized this work as a revival of “oriental” wisdom.
Author: Gita Mehta
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2012-05-02
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 0307814637
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginning in the late '60s, hundreds of thousands of Westerners descended upon India, disciples of a cultural revolution that proclaimed that the magic and mystery missing from their lives was to be found in the East. An Indian writer who has also lived in England and the United States, Gita Mehta was ideally placed to observe the spectacle of European and American "pilgrims" interacting with their hosts. When she finally recorded her razor sharp observations in Karma Cola, the book became an instant classic for describing, in merciless detail, what happens when the traditions of an ancient and longlived society are turned into commodities and sold to those who don't understand them. In the dazzling prose that has become her trademark, Mehta skewers the entire Spectrum of seekers: The Beatles, homeless students, Hollywood rich kids in detox, British guilt-trippers, and more. In doing so, she also reveals the devastating byproducts that the Westerners brought to the villages of rural lndia -- high anxiety and drug addiction among them. Brilliantly irreverent, Karma Cola displays Gita Mehta's gift for weaving old and new, common and bizarre, history and current events into a seamless and colorful narrative that is at once witty, shocking, and poignant.
Author: White Star
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Published: 2019-11-19
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9788854415157
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnjoy peaceful thoughts every day of the year with these 365 inspirational images and quotes. Meditation, inner peace, a respect for nature, a detachment from worldly goods: all these concepts from Eastern philosophy have become key elements of Western spirituality. This volume, rich in splendid photographs and thought-provoking quotations from eminent exponents of Eastern wisdom, will provide inspiration all year and promote inner growth. In addition to ancient proverbs, the wise words come from such spiritual masters as Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Buddha.
Author: Abdu'l-Baha
Publisher: Kalimat Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9781890688219
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis treasury of spiritual inspiration gleaned from 'Abdu'l-Bahá is designed with the mystical seeker in mind. Brought together for the first time, these Writings and stories are a source of growth and healing, and a guidebook to personal transformation.Included are sections on the journey of the soul, true wealth, a simple life, prayer, meditation, spiritual food, and renewal.Here is a thoughtful gift that can be used as an introduction to the Bahá'í Faith, or as a continuing source of spiritual inspiration for believers. The book contains newer translations from the Bahá'í World Centre and is illustrated with photographs of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
Author: Juan Udaondo Alegre
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Published: 2024-11-05
Total Pages: 255
ISBN-13: 1914967097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA captivating study of translation, adaptation, and intellectual cross-pollination that situates the Castilian Hermes in the center of medieval Mediterranean cultural exchange Hermes Trismegistus, a Hellenistic conflation of the Greek Hermes (god of interpretative wisdom) and the Egyptian Thoth (god of wisdom) was considered by many in the medieval world as the father of culture. Between c. 300 BCE - c. 1200 CE various treatises were attributed to the legendary sage, becoming known as the Hermetica - a combination of diverse philosophical and spiritual systems, addressing subjects such as alchemy, magic, and astrology. The Hermetica circulated widely, with premodern translations in Latin, Hebrew, Syriac, Persian, Arabic, and other Eastern languages. Whilst these iterations have been thoroughly researched, little attention has been paid to the Castilian Hermes, the first rendition of the wisdom traditions of Hermes Trismegistus in a Romance language. This book follows the ways in which Hermetic knowledge was brought to the Iberian Peninsula, showing how Hermes became the philosophical and spiritual inspiration for Christian, Arabic, and Jewish scholars there. Udaondo Alegre unveils the pivotal role of King Alfonso X ("the Learned") of Castile (1252-84) in creating this Spanish Hermes. Through the meticulous tracing of source texts and literary influences, the author explores the myriad ways in which Hermes crossed religious and linguistic boundaries to embody a composite intellectual identity, emblematic of medieval Spain's multicultural ethos. Alfonso's court is revealed as the site for a unique convergence of translation and interpretation that shaped a distinctly "Hispanic" Hermes.
Author: David Torkington
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Published: 2015-01-30
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 178535017X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen he loses his son and his wife in childbirth James is totally bereft. An introduction to a hermit gradually changes his life irrevocably. Although the Hermit turns out to be a Roman Catholic, James finds he can completely identify with his profound spirituality, precisely because it is so scriptural and drawn from the same Christian Masters who had originally inspired him.
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Published: 1997
Total Pages: 326
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Richard Foltz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2013-11-01
Total Pages: 541
ISBN-13: 1780743092
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA sweeping new work exploring Iran’s cultural import and influence on each of the world’s major religions Today it is Iran’s association with Islam that commands discussion and debate. But this perception obscures a far more influential and complex relationship with religion. Iran has in fact played an unparalleled role in shaping all the world religions, injecting Iranian ideas into the Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim traditions. This vivid and surprising work explores the manner in which Persian culture has interacted with and transformed each world faith, from the migration of the Israelites to Iran thousands of years ago, to the influence of Iranian notions on Mahayana Buddhism and Christianity. Travelling through thousands of years of history, Foltz’s powerful and evocative journey uncovers a vital and fresh account of our spiritual heritage in this fascinating region.
Author: Aldous Huxley
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: 2012-02-14
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0061893315
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn inspired gathering of religious writings that reveals the "divine reality" common to all faiths, collected by Aldous Huxley "The Perennial Philosophy," Aldous Huxley writes, "may be found among the traditional lore of peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions." With great wit and stunning intellect—drawing on a diverse array of faiths, including Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christian mysticism, and Islam—Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains how they are united by a common human yearning to experience the divine. The Perennial Philosophy includes selections from Meister Eckhart, Rumi, and Lao Tzu, as well as the Bhagavad Gita, Tibetan Book of the Dead, Diamond Sutra, and Upanishads, among many others.
Author: Ayman Shihadeh
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2007-11-21
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 0748631348
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSufism and Theology are two major currents in Islamic thought and religious culture, and over the centuries they have displayed immense diversity and intellectual richness. This book takes a flexible and inclusive approach to these trends, revealing both how Sufis approached theological traditions and themes and practised theology themselves, and how theologians approached different aspects of Sufism. Comprising chapters by leading specialists in the field, this volume is the first to explore the historically complex interface between these two major currents, highlighting key points of tension and interaction. Taking us through an array of subjects, including hermeneutics, psychology and metaphysics, light is shed on major intellectual trends and figures from the 12th century up to the modern period. These range from al-Hallaj, Ibn 'Arabi and Ibn Sab'in, to Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, Ibn Taymiyya, Haydar Amuli and Ibn Kemal Pasha, from the Ottoman context to the Safavid, and from Sunnism to Shi'ism
