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Published as Dalil al-Muslim al-hazin ila muqtada-l-suluk fi'l-qarn
al-'ishrin in 1983, this book remains a timely and important read
today. Both the resurgence of Islamist politics and the political,
social and intellectual upheaval which accompanied the Arab Spring
challenge us to re-examine the interaction between the pre-modern
Islamic tradition and modern supporters of continuity, reform and
change in Muslim communities. This book does exactly that, raising
questions regarding issues about which other Muslim intellectuals
and thinkers have been silent. These include - among others -
current religious practice vs the Islamic ideal; the many additions
to the original revelation; the veracity of the Prophet's biography
and his sayings; the development of Sufism; and historical and
ideological influences on Islamic thought.
A complete introduction to Sanatana Dharma, the spiritual science
of the Hindu sages
- Examines how many core concepts of Hinduism, including Brahman,
Atman, bhakti, karma, and reincarnation, relate to modern science
- Explores the scientific discoveries of the rishis, ancient Vedic
sages, and how they have only recently been rediscovered by Western
scientists
- Reveals the concepts of quantum physics hidden within the Vedas,
the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Puranas
Called "the scientists of Hinduism," the rishis of ancient India
were the scribes of the Vedas. They developed the spiritual science
of Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma, as their way of ensuring the constant
renewal and progress of India's spiritual tradition and culture.
Sanatana Dharma permeates every aspect of Hindu culture, from
religion to the arts to the sciences. Woven within its Vedic texts
lie all of the essential concepts of quantum physics and other
modern scientific discoveries.
Providing a complete introduction to the science of Sanatana
Dharma, Vanamali reveals how the core concepts of Hinduism,
including Brahman, Atman, bhakti, karma, and reincarnation, relate
to modern science and how the scientific discoveries of the ancient
rishis have been recently rediscovered by the West. She examines
the scientific principles within the classic stories and texts of
India, including the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and
the Puranas. Within the teachings of the ancient Puranic sages and
saints such as Valmiki and Vyasa and legendary physicians and
mathematician-philosophers such as Aryabhatta and Varahamihir, the
author reveals great scientific truths--not those believed by the
ancient world, but truths still upheld by modern science,
particularly quantum physics. She explores Desha and Kaala (Space
and Time), Shankara and his philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, and the
Hindu sciences of mathematics, astronomy, and Vedic astrology.
In illustrating the scientific basis of Hinduism and the
discoveries of its sages, Vanamali provides a window into the
depths of this most ancient spiritual way of life.
An inside look at the foundational sacred text of one of the
world's youngest and fastest growing religions
The Book of Mormon stands alongside the Bible as the keystone of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS
Church/Mormonism). Translated by the prophet Joseph Smith from
ancient writings inscribed on golden plates, the Book of Mormon is
an account of people living in the Western Hemisphere in a timeline
that parallels that of the Bible. It covers a thousand years of
loss, discovery, war, peace, and spiritual principles that focus on
the teachings of Jesus Christ, outlining a plan for salvation and
the responsibilities we must assume to attain it.
The Book of Mormon: Selections Annotated & Explained
explores this sacred epic that is cherished by more than twelve
million members of the LDS church as the keystone of their faith.
Probing the principal themes and historical foundation of this
controversial and provocative narrative, Jana Riess focuses on key
selections that offer insight into contemporary Mormon beliefs and
scriptural emphases, such as the atonement of Christ, the nature of
human freedom, the purpose of baptism, and the need for repentance
from sin. She clarifies the religious, political, and historical
events that take place in the ancient communities of the Book of
Mormon and their underlying contemporary teachings that serve as
the framework for spiritual practices that lie at the core of
Mormon life.
Now you can experience this foundational sacred text even if you
have no previous knowledge of Mormonism. This SkyLight
Illuminations edition presents the key teachings and essential
concepts of the Mormon faith tradition with insightful yet
unobtrusive commentary that helps to dispel many of the
misconceptions that have surrounded the Book of Mormon since its
publication in 1830.
The Inner Chapters are the oldest pieces of the larger collection
of writings by several fourth, third, and second century B.C.
authors that constitute the classic of Taoism, the Chuang-Tzu (or
Zhuangzi). It is this core of ancient writings that is ascribed to
Chuang-Tzu himself.
The Lieh-Tzu ranks with the Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu as one of the
most eloquent and influential expositions of Taoist philosophy.
This definitive translation by Professor Graham does full justice
to the subtlety of thought and literary effectiveness of the text.
A. C. Graham is one of the most distinguished Sinologists working
today.
We live in an era defined by a sense of separation, even in the
midst of networked connectivity. As cultural climates sour and
divisive political structures spread, we are left wondering about
our ties to each other. Consequently, there is no better time than
now to reconsider ideas of unity. In The Ethics of Oneness, Jeremy
David Engels reads the Bhagavad Gita alongside the works of
American thinkers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman. Drawing on
this rich combination of traditions, Engels presents the notion
that individuals are fundamentally interconnected in their shared
divinity. In other words, everything is one. If the lessons of
oneness are taken to heart, particularly as they were expressed and
celebrated by Whitman, and the ethical challenges of oneness
considered seriously, Engels thinks it is possible to counter the
pervasive and problematic American ideals of hierarchy, exclusion,
violence, and domination.
This is the first critical edition in transcription with facing
English translation of a medieval Sanskrit text that is known in
most parts of India, especially in Bengal. The Krsnakarnamrta
("Nectar to the Ears of Krishna") is a devotional anthology of
stanzas in praise of the youthful Krishna, "the dark blue boy,"
"Lord of Life," lover of the milkmaids in Indian legend, and an
incarnation of the great God Vishnu. Of its importance there can be
no doubt: for many devout Indians it is a Book of Common Prayer,
whose short and ardent hymns to the Lord Krishna come frequently
and familiarly to mind. Frances Wilson here provides a masterly
English translation of this moving expression of religious
adoration. Collating over seventy manuscripts, she has established
an authoritative Sanskrit text, including its literary and critical
history. In the full introduction, she discusses the legends that
have arisen about its author, the mysterious Līlasuka
Bilvamangala. Medieval Sanskrit studies have in the past been much
neglected by European scholars. In breaking free of the classical
traditions of Sanskrit philology, Wilson has produced a work that
is of profound relevance to the study of Indian civilization today.
Contemporary psychology is highly influenced by positivism and
scientific naturalism. Psychological studies make efforts to
control the variables and provide operational definitions of
subjective constructs in order to reach the most concrete
conclusions. Such efforts are admirable in natural sciences since
they have led to a better life. But, this worldview has deprived
contemporary psychology of more qualitative sources of knowledge
like wahy (revelation). The present book introduces Islamic
psychology as a paradigm, which can apply wahy knowledge and
consider religious/spiritual dimensions of humans in scientific
exploration. The first part discusses the possibility, foundations,
and characteristics of Islamic psychology. The second part
introduces research methodology in Islamic psychology. The third
part reviews the Quranic theory of personality and highlights the
concept of shakeleh. Finally, the fourth part presents the theories
and methods of religious psychotherapy in the Islamic tradition.
Each part provides introductory content for readers interested in
Islamic psychology.
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