For more than sixty years, Huston Smith has not only written and taught about the world s religions, he has lived them. This Reader presents a rich selection of Smith s writings, covering six decades of inquiry and exploration, and ranging from scholarship to memoir. Over his long academic career, Smith s tireless enthusiasm for religious ideas has offered readers both in and outside the academy a fresh understanding of what religion is and what makes it meaningful. The Huston Smith Reader offers a comprehensive guide to understanding religion and spirituality as well as a...