The Unity Of Mystical Traditions
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Author |
: Randall Studstill |
Publisher |
: BRILL |
Total Pages |
: 320 |
Release |
: 2018-08-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789047407218 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9047407210 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Unity of Mystical Traditions by : Randall Studstill
This book argues that mystical doctrines and practices initiate parallel transformative processes in the consciousness of mystics. This thesis is supported through a comparative analysis of Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen (rdzogs-chen) and the medieval German mysticism of Eckhart, Suso, and Tauler. These traditions are interpreted using a system/cybernetic model of consciousness. This model provides a theoretical framework for assessing the cognitive effects of mystical doctrines and practices and showing how different doctrines and practices may nevertheless initiate common transformative processes. This systems approach contributes to current philosophical discourse on mysticism by (1) making possible a precise analysis of the cognitive effects of mystical doctrines and practices, and (2) reconciling mystical heterogeneity with the essential unity of mystical traditions.
Author |
: Hayyim Rothman |
Publisher |
: Manchester University Press |
Total Pages |
: 294 |
Release |
: 2021-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781526149022 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1526149028 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis No masters but God by : Hayyim Rothman
The forgotten legacy of religious Jewish anarchism, and the adventures and ideas of its key figures, finally comes to light in this book. Set in the decades surrounding both world wars, No masters but God identifies a loosely connected group of rabbis and traditionalist thinkers who explicitly appealed to anarchist ideas in articulating the meaning of the Torah, traditional practice, Jewish life and the mission of modern Jewry. Full of archival discoveries and first translations from Yiddish and Hebrew, it explores anarcho-Judaism in its variety through the works of Yaakov Meir Zalkind, Yitshak Nahman Steinberg, Yehudah Leyb Don-Yahiya, Avraham Yehudah Heyn, Natan Hofshi, Shmuel Alexandrov, Yehudah Ashlag and Aaron Shmuel Tamaret. With this ground-breaking account, Hayyim Rothman traces a complicated story about the modern entanglement of religion and anarchism, pacifism and Zionism, prophetic anti-authoritarianism and mystical antinomianism.
Author |
: Kenneth Rose |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 224 |
Release |
: 2016-09-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781472571700 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1472571703 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis Yoga, Meditation, and Mysticism by : Kenneth Rose
Contemplative experience is central to Hindu yoga traditions, Buddhist meditation practices, and Catholic mystical theology, and, despite doctrinal differences, it expresses itself in suggestively similar meditative landmarks in each of these three meditative systems. In Yoga, Meditation and Mysticism, Kenneth Rose shifts the dominant focus of contemporary religious studies away from tradition-specific studies of individual religious traditions, communities, and practices to examine the 'contemplative universals' that arise globally in meditative experience. Through a comparative exploration of the itineraries detailed in the contemplative manuals of Theravada Buddhism, Patañjalian Yoga, and Catholic mystical theology, Rose identifies in each tradition a moment of sharply focused awareness that marks the threshold between immersion in mundane consciousness and contemplative insight. As concentration deepens, the meditator steps through this threshold onto a globally shared contemplative itinerary, which leads through a series of virtually identical stages to mental stillness and insight. Rose argues that these contemplative universals, familiar to experienced contemplatives in multiple traditions, point to a common spiritual, mental, and biological heritage. Pioneering the exploration of contemplative practice and experience with a comparative perspective that ranges over multiple religious traditions, religious studies, philosophy, neuroscience, and the cognitive science of religion, this book is a landmark contribution to the fields of contemplative practice and religious studies.
Author |
: Glenn Alexander Magee |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 820 |
Release |
: 2016-04-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781316679357 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1316679357 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Cambridge Handbook of Western Mysticism and Esotericism by : Glenn Alexander Magee
Mysticism and esotericism are two intimately related strands of the Western tradition. Despite their close connections, however, scholars tend to treat them separately. Whereas the study of Western mysticism enjoys a long and established history, Western esotericism is a young field. The Cambridge Handbook of Western Mysticism and Esotericism examines both of these traditions together. The volume demonstrates that the roots of esotericism almost always lead back to mystical traditions, while the work of mystics was bound up with esoteric or occult preoccupations. It also shows why mysticism and esotericism must be examined together if either is to be understood fully. Including contributions by leading scholars, this volume features essays on such topics as alchemy, astrology, magic, Neoplatonism, Kabbalism, Renaissance Hermetism, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, numerology, Christian theosophy, spiritualism, and much more. This Handbook serves as both a capstone of contemporary scholarship and a cornerstone of future research.
Author |
: Muhammad Shafiq |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 354 |
Release |
: 2023-05-16 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783031271212 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3031271211 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mystical Traditions by : Muhammad Shafiq
This book discusses mysticism and its possible contributions to a positive common human future. It is organized into three parts - “Studies of Mystical Traditions,” “Comparative Studies of Mystical Traditions,” and “Social and Ethical Implications." The approach is philosophical and critical. The contributors differ on whether or not mystical traditions would restore peaceful living and peaceful coexistence. However, the problem before this manuscript is the growing pain and suffering caused by greed in the world, greed causing economic disequilibrium, racism and divisiveness causing social unrest resulting in mass migration and refugees’ crisis. Through the lens of “mystical traditions," the manuscript proposes a balance approach between material and spiritual needs of people. To strengthen human spiritualty, the manuscript emphasizes practicing meditation, music, prayers, zikr, yoga, mindfulness, fasting and other methods of spiritual revival for peace within self and with others.
Author |
: Piotr Willet |
Publisher |
: Richards Education |
Total Pages |
: 108 |
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: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis Unlocking the Mystery of Babism: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding a Unique Spiritual Tradition by : Piotr Willet
"Unlocking the Mystery of Babism: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding a Unique Spiritual Tradition" offers a profound journey into the heart of Babism, illuminating its origins, teachings, and profound impact on religious thought and society. From the enigmatic figure of the Báb to the intricate web of beliefs, rituals, and mystical insights, this book explores Babism's rich tapestry with clarity and depth. Delving into its historical context, philosophical foundations, and contemporary relevance, this guide navigates readers through the intricate labyrinth of Babism, offering invaluable insights into its spiritual philosophy, community life, and enduring legacy. Whether seeking to deepen one's understanding of religious pluralism or to explore the intersections of faith and society, this book serves as an indispensable companion for anyone intrigued by the transformative power of spiritual inquiry.
Author |
: Bruno Borchert |
Publisher |
: Weiser Books |
Total Pages |
: 468 |
Release |
: 1994-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0877287724 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780877287728 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mysticism by : Bruno Borchert
Mystical experience is not really understood in our modern Western culture, but we have a rich history and traadition that can be traced from remote ages to the present day. It is a phenomenon common to all religions and races, differing in manifestation, but sharing a similar foundation#8212the realization from personal experience that all things are interdependent, that the source is One. The mystical experience is often brief, immediate, maybe mysterious#8212a last experience that rbings all-embracing emotion (love) into the bounds of concrete reality. Bruno Borchert brings mysticism into sharp focus by exploring ideas and concecpts from world religions and explaining Christian mystics in history, in perspective, and through art. He takes us from Zoroaster to European alchemists, explores the Hellenistic world, the feminine world-view, and the experience of God shard by saints and well-known mystics such as St. Theresa and St. Francis. Modern approaches explored by psychologists like Jung and Maslow, and the contemporary search for mystical love make this a necessary book for people who want to understand the spiritual path.
Author |
: Pir Zia Inayat Khan |
Publisher |
: Suluk Press |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2017-05-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1941810217 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781941810217 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mingled Waters by : Pir Zia Inayat Khan
Mingled Waters: Sufism and the Mystical Unity of Religions gives an account of the deep ecumenism of Sufism as evidenced in a variety of historical, literary, intellectual, and spiritual convergences. Drawing on the Quran, prophetic traditions, classical Sufi sayings, traditional stories, and verses from Arabic, Persian, and Urdu divans, Mingled Waters examines the inner teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam from the perspective of Sufi gnosis. In the rivers of all the worlds revealed traditions the same water flows, the water of divine revelation. Mingled Waters peers into a handful of its sparkling drops.
Author |
: Frithjof Schuon |
Publisher |
: Quest Books |
Total Pages |
: 212 |
Release |
: 1984-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0835605876 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780835605878 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Transcendent Unity of Religions by : Frithjof Schuon
Schuon asserts that to transcend religious differences, we must explore the esoteric nature of the spiritual path back to the Divine Oneness at the heart of all religions.
Author |
: Tom Block |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 215 |
Release |
: 2022-02-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000543780 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000543781 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Mysticism in the Theater by : Tom Block
Mysticism in the Theater introduces theater makers to the power and possibility of using historical mystical ideas to influence all aspects of a production. Historical mysticism represents ideas developed by recognized spiritual thinkers in all religions and time periods: individuals who stilled their ego, and perceived the unity of all, hidden within the apparent multiplicity of existence. This unique manner of spiritual inlay allows theatrical presentations to find the height of artistic expression: art at the intersection of our historical moment and the eternal. This study introduces theater makers to the history of mystical inspiration within performance work and develops strategies for inserting mystical ideas into their productions. The book ties this model into theatre’s history, as mystical ideas and quotes have been inserted into productions from Greek theatre through Shakespeare and into the present day. This book explores how teachings and ideas of specific historical mystical thinkers might influence all aspects of contemporary theatrical productions including writing, directing, acting, stagecraft/set design, lighting design, costume design, sound design, and choreography.