The Spiritual Quest

Author : Robert M. Torrance
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520920163

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The Spiritual Quest by Robert M. Torrance Pdf

Robert Torrance's wide-ranging, innovative study argues that the spiritual quest is rooted in our biological, psychological, linguistic, and social nature. The quest is not, as most have believed, a rare mystical experience, but a frequent expression of our most basic human impulses. Shaman and scientist, medium and poet, prophet and philosopher, all venture forth in quest of visionary truths to transform and renew the world. Yet Torrance is not trying to reduce the quest to an "archetype" or "monomyth." Instead, he presents the full diversity of the quest in the myths and religious practices of tribal peoples throughout the world, from Oceania to India, Africa, Siberia, and especially the Americas. In theorizing about the quest, Torrance draws on thinkers as diverse as Bergson and Piaget, van Gennep and Turner, Pierce and Popper, Freud, Darwin, and Chomsky. This is a book that will expand our knowledge—and awareness—of a fundamental human activity in all its fascinating complexity.

Author : W. Mark Richardson
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415257670

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Science and the Spiritual Quest by W. Mark Richardson Pdf

Addressing fundamental questions about life, this unique volume examines the way in which distinguished scientists of different faiths explore the connections between science, ethics, spirituality and the divine.

Author : Cliff Edwards
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0829406212

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Van Gogh and God by Cliff Edwards Pdf

Explore the depth of this brilliant and tortured artist's spirituality and find a new Van Gogh--philosopher of life, unorthodox theologian, and determined seeker of global spirituality.

Author : Swami Adiswarananda
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594735516

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The Spiritual Quest and the Way of Yoga by Swami Adiswarananda Pdf

Guidance for Your Spiritual Journey—from the Wisdom of Yoga and Vedanta “The ultimate goal of life is to discover the divinity within ourselves and in all beings and things. This will lead us to adore our true Self, adore our fellow beings, and adore the world that is but a reflection of Reality. This reunion with the Absolute—the core of our individual being as well as of the universe—is the true meaning of yoga.” —from chapter 13 The yoga way maintains that spiritual quest is not a matter of choice but a vital necessity for total well-being. This comprehensive guide for spiritual seekers of all faiths and backgrounds presents a roadmap to Self-knowledge, the goal of spiritual quest, and shows that reconnecting with the center of your being, your true Self, is real, tangible and attainable. Exploring the route to spiritual fulfillment through the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta, Swami Adiswarananda outlines the meaning of spiritual quest, the nature of and the preparations necessary for the journey and the milestones you will use to chart your progress. He also draws from the sacred texts of these time-tested traditions to address the vital questions that often trouble spiritual seekers, such as: Which spiritual path should I follow? How can I attain liberation? What are the dangers and obstacles on the spiritual path? How do I control the restless mind? Why are there many religions and what is the way to interfaith unity?

Author : Mark L Prophet,Elizabeth Clare Prophet
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781609883027

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The Spiritual Quest by Mark L Prophet,Elizabeth Clare Prophet Pdf

"The Spiritual Quest, the first book in the Sacred Adventure series, presents a step-by-step guide to the spiritual path. It gives a thorough understanding of the purpose of life—from your point of origin to your becoming a masterful spiritual being. You’ll find dynamic keys to your spiritual growth in each of the chapters on your divine origin, your higher self, living a spiritual life in a material world, expanding the flow of light within, karma (good, bad and balanced), reincarnation, and your ultimate destiny. Includes charts, diagrams, color illustrations and audio links throughout."

Author : Thomas N. Hart
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809139065

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Spiritual Quest by Thomas N. Hart Pdf

A guide for those who want to grow in the spiritual life, with insights into the questions spawned by today's spiritual resurgence.

Author : Peter Ackermann,Dolores Martinez,Maria Rodriguez del Alisal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134350469

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Pilgrimages and Spiritual Quests in Japan by Peter Ackermann,Dolores Martinez,Maria Rodriguez del Alisal Pdf

This exciting new book is a detailed examination of pilgrimages in Japan, including the meanings of travel, transformation, and the discovery of identity through encounters with the sacred, in a variety of interesting dimensions in both historical and contemporary Japanese culture, linked by the unifying theme of a spiritual quest. Several fascinating new approaches to traditional forms of pilgrimage are put forward by a wide range of specialists in anthropology, religion and cultural studies, who set Japanese pilgrimage in a wider comparative perspective. They apply models of pilgrimage to quests for vocational fulfilment, examining cases as diverse as the civil service, painting and poetry, and present ethnographies of contemporary reconstructions of old spiritual quests, as conflicting (and sometimes global) demands impinge on the time and space of would-be pilgrims.

Author : Joshua Mitchell
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781641772839

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American Awakening by Joshua Mitchell Pdf

America has always been committed to the idea that citizens can work together to build a common world. Today, three afflictions keep us from pursuing that noble ideal. The first and most obvious affliction is identity politics, which seeks to transform America by turning politics into a religious venue of sacrificial offering. For now, the sacrificial scapegoat is the white, heterosexual, man. After he is humiliated and purged, who will be the object of cathartic rage? White women? Black men? Identity politics is the anti-egalitarian spiritual eugenics of our age. It demands that pure and innocent groups ascend, and the stained transgressor groups be purged. The second affliction is that citizens oscillate back and forth, in bipolar fashion, at one moment feeling invincible on their social media platforms and, the next, feeling impotent to face the everyday problems of life without the guidance of experts and global managers. Third, Americans are afflicted by a disease that cannot quite be named, characterized by an addictive hope that they can find cheap shortcuts that bypass the difficult labors of everyday life. Instead of real friendship, we seek social media “friends.” Instead of meals at home, we order “fast food.” Instead of real shopping, we “shop” online. Instead of counting on our families and neighbors to address our problems, we look to the state to take care of us. In its many forms, this disease promises release from our labors, yet impoverishes us all. American Awakening chronicles all of these problems, yet gives us hope for the future.

Author : William Zinsser
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610970679

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Going on Faith by William Zinsser Pdf

In this deeply felt book, nine American writers and thinkers from different points of the religious compass discuss how their work is nourished by spiritual concerns. Diana Ackerman explains why she calls herself a messenger of wonder and how, in her observations of the natural world, there is a form of beholding that is a kind of prayer. David Bradley recalls how his inheritance as the son, grandson and great-grandson of black preachers has enabled him, at considerable pain, to be touched by the word. Frederick Buechner makes an intensely personal journey to his roots as a novelist: In fiction, as in faith, something outside ourselves is breathed into us if we're open enough to inhale it. Allen Ginsberg describes how his poetry is grounded in the Buddhist idea of renunciation of hand-me-down conceptions and the meditative practice of letting go of thoughts. Mary Gordon retraces an odyssey in which the religious beliefs and forms of a Catholic girlhood turned out to be as useful as a wiretap to the grown-up novelist. Patricia Hampl describes how the writing of Virgin Time took her on a series of pilgrimages to explore the contemplative life. Hillel Levine tells of his search for the mystery of goodness, exemplified by a Japanese diplomat in Lithuania who saved thousands of Jews on the eve of World War II. Hugh Nissenson explains how his work as a Jewish writer has been animated by a sense of the holy and shaped by the poetry, drama and narrative of the King James Bible. Jaroslav Pelikan revisits three religious writers--Augustine, Newman, and Boethius--whose influence on other religious writers over the centuries has never gone out of fashion. Together, as William Zinsser notes in his introduction, these writers are on a pilgrimage to find the source of their faith as individuals and their strength as artists.

Author : Richard Flory,Donald Miller
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2008-02-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780813544267

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Finding Faith by Richard Flory,Donald Miller Pdf

Despite the masses still lining up to enter mega-churches with warehouse-like architecture, casually dressed clergy, and pop Christian music, the “Post-Boomer” generation—those ranging in age from twenty to forty—is having second thoughts. In this perceptive look at the evolving face of Christianity in contemporary culture, sociologists Richard Flory and Donald E. Miller argue that we are on the verge of another potential revolution in how Christians worship and associate with one another. Just as the formative experiences of Baby Boomers were colored by such things as the war in Vietnam, the 1960s, and a dramatic increase in their opportunities for individual expression, so Post-Boomers have grown up in less structured households with working (often divorced) parents. These childhood experiences leave them craving authentic spiritual experience, rather than entertainment, and also cause them to question institutions. Flory and Miller develop a typology that captures four current approaches to the Christian faith and argue that this generation represents a new religious orientation of “expressive communalism,” in which they seek spiritual experience and fulfillment in community and through various expressive forms of spirituality, both private and public.

Author : Phyllis Zagano
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mysticism
ISBN : 9781587683718

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Mysticism and the Spiritual Quest by Phyllis Zagano Pdf

A crosscultural exploration of the meanings, definitions, practices, and common themes of mysticism via a study of original texts (in translation) from different parts of the world. It brings together the writings of the mystics from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism in one volume.

Author : Richard H. Akeroyd
Publisher : Tuscaloosa, Ala. : Portals Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UOM:39015000577893

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The Spiritual Quest of Albert Camus by Richard H. Akeroyd Pdf

Author : Dan Millman
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781608687909

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Peaceful Heart, Warrior Spirit by Dan Millman Pdf

“This story is mine, but the way belongs to us all.” — Dan Millman Dan Millman’s books and teachings have been a guiding light to millions of people. Now comes the true story of his search for the good life, a quest for meaning in the modern world. In vivid detail, he describes his evolution from childhood dreamer to world-class athlete, including the events that led him to write the spiritual classic Way of the Peaceful Warrior. Over the course of two decades Dan was guided by four radically different mentors: the Professor, a scientist-mystic; the Guru, a charismatic spiritual master; the Warrior-Priest, a rescuer of lost souls; and the Sage, a servant of reality. Each of them generated mind-expanding experiences that prepared Dan for his calling as a down-to-earth spiritual teacher. At times funny, at times poignant, this memoir will delight Dan’s longtime fans and inspire new generations of readers who wish to live with a peaceful heart and a warrior’s spirit.

Author : Michael Krasny
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781608680696

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Spiritual Envy by Michael Krasny Pdf

Provides direction for believers and non-believers on understanding their own questions about faith, religion, God, and human responsibility.

Author : Angela H. Reed
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567038838

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Quest for Spiritual Community by Angela H. Reed Pdf

Revision of author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Princeton Theological Seminary, 2010.