Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience of ecumenical cooperation, Roman Catholic lay brother and monk Wayne Teasdale offers a strong and prophetic voice for interfaith dialogue that brings traditions together without watering them down. He offers a blueprint for combining the strengths and perspectives of various faiths in order to address the crises of poverty, racism, environmental pollution and moral indifference. Highly informative and compelling, this book is accessible to a wide audience, from the classroom to study groups and others who want to learn about conversing across...
Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience of ecumenical cooperation, Roman Catholic lay brother and monk Wayne Teasdale offers a strong and pr...
One of today's foremost mystics introduces readers to the thought of one of the most important spiritual teachers of the past century.
Bede Griffiths English Benedictine monk and lifelong friend of C.S. Lewis, who was his tutor at Oxford wrote in 1955 to a friend: "I'm going out to India to seek the other half of my soul." There, he explored the intersection of Hinduism and Christianity and was a driving force behind the growth of interspiritual awareness so common today, yet almost unheard of a half-century ago.
Wayne Teasdale, a longtime personal friend and...
One of today's foremost mystics introduces readers to the thought of one of the most important spiritual teachers of the past century.
Gathered on the centenary and in the same city of Chicago where the first Parliament took place, the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions was the largest interfaith gathering ever held. Representatives from minority, ethnic, and tribal religions took the podium as equals alongside representatives from the world's largest religious traditions. The Community of Religions is an essential record of this historic event, containing major addresses and reflections as well as numerous short evocations of the spirit of the Parliament.
Gathered on the centenary and in the same city of Chicago where the first Parliament took place, the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions was t...
The papers in this volume form a record of the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions, which was one of the largest interfaith gatherings ever held. Representatives from minority, ethnic and tribal religions took the podium as equals alongside representatives from the world's largest religious traditions. This volume contains major addresses and reflections of this parliament, set in context by an introduction and conclusion by the editors.
The papers in this volume form a record of the 1993 Parliament of the World's Religions, which was one of the largest interfaith gatherings ever held....
The meditation experience demystified--an essential guide to what goes on in meditation centers of many spiritual traditions.
Today's would-be student of meditation is confronted with such a wealth of available traditions from which to learn that it can make the prospect intimidating. Where should I start? Which one should I try? Come and Sit is the perfect companion to guide you on your way.
From Christian centering prayer, to Sufi dhikr (chanting the names of God), to Zen Buddhist zazen (formal silent meditation), this book demystifies both the kinds of...
The meditation experience demystified--an essential guide to what goes on in meditation centers of many spiritual traditions.
Many paths can lead to the Divine--these inspiring stories may help you clarify yours.
These original spiritual mini-autobiographies showcase the varied ways that people come to faith--and what that means--in today's multi-religious world. Examining their own journeys from belief to disillusionment and from searching to discovery, contributors from many faiths, ages, and backgrounds tell how they learned to integrate the spirit into their daily lives, and the remarkable transformations that followed.
From South Africa to India, Chicago to San Francisco, and...
Many paths can lead to the Divine--these inspiring stories may help you clarify yours.
