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Author: Aldous Huxley Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061893315 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 356
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An 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: Aldous Huxley Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061893315 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 356
Book Description
An 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: Patricia Mondore Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group ISBN: 0892215046 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 169
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Just as Jesus taught the crowds of people using parables, many spiritual parallels between gardening and reality can be found and are included here in A Perennial Faith. The spiritual gifts of believers comprising the church, being grafted into the family of God, the fruit of the believer, the care and concern of the Heavenly Father, ministering to those around us, and many other biblical truths are touched upon in this collection that has something for every soul. Whether an avid gardener, an amateur or simply an admirer, A Perennial Faith will help every heart to find that good ground where faith can grow.
Author: Harry Oldmeadow Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc ISBN: 1935493094 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 370
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This introduction to the writings of Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998), the pre-eminent spokesman of the Perennialist or Traditionalist school of comparative religious thought, is the first book to present a comprehensive study of his intellectual and spiritual message. In addition to a clear explanation of Schuon's message of metaphysics and the great religions, Oldmeadow includes an overview of Schuon's paintings and poetry, and insights on prayer and virtue in the spiritual life.
Author: Martin Lings Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc ISBN: 1933316438 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : id Pages : 370
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This is an anthology of 25 essays by the leading exponents of the perennialist school of comparative religious thought. It aims to be the most accessible introduction yet to the perspective of the Perennial Philosophy.
Author: Samuel Bendeck Sotillos Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc ISBN: 1936597209 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 234
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Modern psychology is at an impasse as it searches anxiously for new therapies to address the increasing occurrence of mental illness in contemporary society. In this groundbreaking anthology, leading authors from the perennialist school, including Huston Smith, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, and Frithjof Schuon, draw on the age-old insights of the world s wisdom traditions to argue that modern psychology behaviorism, psychoanalysis, humanistic and transpersonal psychology overlooks the specifically spiritual factors contributing to mental health and illness."
Author: Mateus Soares de Azevedo Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc ISBN: 1935493183 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 150
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In this groundbreaking work, award-winning Brazilian journalist Azevedo presents a frank and objective account of how the label of fundamentalism can be applied to religious and secular 'faiths' alike. In the 21st century, passionate and emotional attachment to a single point of view, and the rejection of all others, has become one of the main social, political, and religious issues, leading to conflicts around the globe.
Author: Alan Watts Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0394717619 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 289
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"The perfect guide for a course correction in life" (Deepak Chopra) that teaches us how to enjoy a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the spiritual in our present troubled times. Drawing on his experiences as a former priest, Watts skillfully explains how the intuition of Eastern religion—Zen Buddhism, in particular—can be incorporated into the doctrines of Western Christianity, offering a timeless argument for the place of mystical religion in today’s world.
Author: Christopher Isherwood Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press ISBN: 9780353354852 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 464
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Author: Ronald L. Weed Publisher: CUA Press ISBN: 0813217245 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 375
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The essays in this volume blend historical and philosophical reflection with concern for contemporary political problems. They show that the causes and motivations of civil religion are a permanent fixture of the human condition, though some of its manifestations and proximate causes have shifted in an age of multiculturalism, religious toleration, and secularization
Author: Aldous Huxley
Author: Aldous Huxley
Author: Patricia Mondore
Author: Mateus Soares de Azevedo
Author: Harry Oldmeadow
Author: Martin Lings
Author: Samuel Bendeck Sotillos
Author: Mateus Soares de Azevedo
Author: Alan Watts
Author: Christopher Isherwood
Author: Ronald L. Weed