A Visit to a Gñáni: Or Wise Man of the East

ISBN-13: 9781138184541 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 68 str.

Edward Carpenter

Opis

Originally published in 1911, this edition published in 1920, this text comprises of an excerpt from Carpenter s "Adam s Peak to Elephanta, "originally published in 1892," "which details his travels in India and Ceylon. This excerpt in particular details his visit to a Gnani, or religious wise man, and what he learned of their ancient wisdom-religion, which would be more recognisable as Hinduism to a modern reader. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, anthropology and religious studies."

Spis treści

 Preface;  1. A Visit to a Gñáni  2. Consciousness without Thought  3. Methods of Attainment  4. Traditions of the Ancient Wisdom-Religion

O autorze

Edward Carpenter