Mysticism Across Cultures
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Mysticism Across Cultures
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Author : A.N. Dhar
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Release Date : 2002
Mysticism Across Cultures written by A.N. Dhar and has been published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Mysticism categories.
This Study Offers A Fresh Critical Perspective On Mystical Poetry Across Cultures And Faiths From A Point Of View That Balances The Eastern And Western Approaches. It Specifically Examines, In Some Depth And Range, Select Verses Of A Fairly Large Number Of Poets In Order To Highlight The Universal Features Of Mysticism As It Finds Expression In Their Works. The Poets Chosen Include (I) Kashmiri Poets : Lal Ded, Nunda Rishi, Shams Faqir, Zinda Kaul, Swami Govind Kaul And Bhavani Bhagyavaan Pandit, (Ii) British Poets : Coventry Patmore And T.S. Eliot And (Iii) 16Th Century Spanish Poet, St John Of The Cross.In A Refreshingly Novel Way, The Author Discusses Mysticism And Its Relationship With Poetry, Seeking To Show How The Latter, Through Apt Images And Symbols, Serves To Convey Man S Experience Of The Divine. His Competent English Translation Of Kashmiri Verses, Well-Matched By His Fine Critical Analysis Of The Whole Textual Material, Enhances Further The Charm And Value Of This Scholarly Work. The Perceptive Reader Will Notice That The Author S Approach To The Subject And The Critical Method He Employs Reflect A Classical Mind At Work Equipped With Sound Scholarship And A Thorough Grasp Of The Essentials Of Hindu, Christian And Islamic Mysticism.
Mysticism
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Author : Vishnu Prasad
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2023-07-08
Mysticism written by Vishnu Prasad and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-08 with categories.
"Mysticism: History, Belief, and Practices" is an insightful exploration of the enigmatic realm of mysticism. This captivating book delves into the origins and development of mysticism throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. With a meticulous blend of scholarly research and engaging storytelling, the author delves into the beliefs and practices of various mystical traditions, shedding light on their esoteric teachings and hidden wisdom. The book takes readers on a transformative journey, unraveling the multifaceted aspects of mysticism, from its philosophical underpinnings to its experiential dimensions. It delves into the lives and teachings of renowned mystics, visionaries, and spiritual leaders, illustrating how their profound encounters with the divine and transcendental realities shaped their unique paths. Throughout the pages, the author skillfully demystifies the various mystical practices employed by different cultures and faiths, ranging from meditation and contemplation to rituals and ecstatic experiences. The reader gains a deeper understanding of the profound impact of mysticism on art, literature, and human consciousness, as well as its influence on the evolution of religious traditions. "Mysticism: History, Belief, and Practices" serves as an accessible and comprehensive guide for both seasoned scholars and those new to the subject. It encourages readers to contemplate the mysteries of existence, the interconnectedness of all life, and the infinite possibilities of spiritual exploration. By the end of the book, readers are left with a profound appreciation for the timeless quest for transcendence and the universality of mystical experiences across cultures and ages.
Constructions Of Mysticism As A Universal
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Author : Annette Wilke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-06-01
Constructions Of Mysticism As A Universal written by Annette Wilke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with categories.
This volume charts the fascinating history of the multiple roots and interactions which underlie the modern popular understanding of mysticism as a universal phenomenon across epochs and cultures. In an unprecedentedly broad interdisciplinary exchange, international scholars from different disciplines critically examine the concept and mental maps of the term 'mysticism' which enjoyed a central role in classical theories of religion, as developed in fields like psychology, sociology, history or phenomenology. However, mysticism lost its prominence after the controversial debates in the second half of the twentieth century about whether mystical experience should be considered universal or socio-culturally constructed. After four decades of silence, this volume ventures a stimulatingly novel approach to mysticism as a universal, transcultural category from the perspective of the cultural studies of religion. This includes the question of how a European concept fraught with Christian notions was transferred to non-European cultures and secular contexts, and thereby attained new meanings and functions in daily life. Fresh insights are gained by examining three major areas: a) mysticism's potential for boundary crossing in earlier centuries of European history; b) the history of mysticism research in context - from the mysticism boom at the fin de siecle and early twentieth century to its renewed attractiveness in American counterculture and the psychedelic movement to its trans-formation into postmodern spirituality; and c) universal mysticism's absorption of Eastern religions (notably Buddhism, Hindu traditions, and Daoism) as well as Asian insiders' self-conceptions.
Sufism East And West
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Author : Jamal Malik
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2019-07-15
Sufism East And West written by Jamal Malik and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-15 with Religion categories.
Sufism East and West, edited by Jamal Malik and Saeed Zarrabi-Zadeh, investigates the redirection and dynamics of Sufism in the modern era, specifically from the perspective of cross-cultural exchange in the resonance spaces of “East” and “West.”
The Immediacy Of Mystical Experience In The European Tradition
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Author : Miklós Vassányi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-01-19
The Immediacy Of Mystical Experience In The European Tradition written by Miklós Vassányi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-19 with Philosophy categories.
This volume examines mystical experiences as portrayed in various ways by “authors” such as philosophers, mystics, psychoanalysts, writers, and peasant women. These “mystical authors” have, throughout the ages, attempted to convey the unsayable through writings, paintings, or oral stories. The immediate experience of God is the primary source and ultimate goal of these mystical expressions. This experience is essentially ineffable, yet all mystical authors, either consciously or unconsciously, feel an urge to convey what they have undergone in the moments of rapture. At the same time they are in the role of intermediaries: the goal of their self-expression – either written, painted or oral – is to make others somehow understand or feel what they have experienced, and to lead others toward the spiritual goal of human life. This volume studies the mystical experiences and the way they have been described or portrayed in West-European culture, from Antiquity to the present, from an interdisciplinary perspective, and approaches the concept of “immediate experience” in various ways.
Semantics And Psychology Of Spirituality
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Author : Heinz Streib
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-10-16
Semantics And Psychology Of Spirituality written by Heinz Streib and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-16 with Psychology categories.
This book examines what people mean when they say they are “spiritual”. It looks at the semantics of “spirituality”, the visibility of reasons for “spiritual” preference in biographies, in psychological dispositions, in cultural differences between Germany and the US, and in gender differences. It also examines the kind of biographical consequences that are associated with “spirituality”. The book reports the results of an online-questionnaire filled out by 773 respondents in Germany and 1113 in the US, personal interviews with a selected group of more than 100 persons, and an experiment. Based on the data collected, it reports results that are relevant for a number of scientific and practical disciplines. It makes a contribution to the semantics of everyday religious language and to the cross-cultural study of religion and to many related fields as well, because “spirituality” is evaluated in relation to personality, mysticism, well-being, religious styles, generativity, attachment, biography and atheism. The book draws attention to the – new and ever changing – ways in which people give names to their ultimate concern and symbolize their experiences of transcendence.
Mysticism
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Author : Evelyn Underhill
language : en
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Release Date : 2014-03-29
Mysticism written by Evelyn Underhill and has been published by Literary Licensing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-29 with categories.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1911 Edition.
Mysticism
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2021-09-06
Mysticism written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-06 with Religion categories.
Although very different, and coming from a range of academic backgrounds, the contributors are nevertheless united in their attempts to understand more about mysticism, from a perspective that puts the human being in the center.
Mysticisms East And West
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Author : Christopher Hugh Partridge
language : en
Publisher: Paternoster Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Mysticisms East And West written by Christopher Hugh Partridge and has been published by Paternoster Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Mysticism is proving to be the chosen type of religion for future generations of believers in the West. As traditional institutional religion continues to decline, mystical thought is celebrated as a vital, subversive alternative. Evidence for this religious-cultural shift towards the mystical, the experiential, and indeed the creation-centered can be found in bookstores, most of which devote a large amount of shelf space to mystical themes and writers from the world religions. While this shift is not new, an increasing number of westerners are turning east because they find the fundamentally mystical thought of Asian religious traditions appealing. Furthermore, numerous westerners have actually become gurus and mystics within Eastern traditions. Mysticisms East and West examines the worldwide phenomenon of mystical experience across the world religions. In examining both Christian and non-Christian expressions of mysticism, this unique volume brings together a number of prominent evangelical scholars to analyze the central historical, cultural, and theological issues. Beginning in the East, these studies in mystical experience gradually move to the West and to Christian mysticism before concluding with a number of philosophically reflective essays examining the implications and nature of mysticism.
The Mystic Experience
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Author : Jordan Paper
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2012-02-01
The Mystic Experience written by Jordan Paper and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Religion categories.
The mystic, zero, or void experience—the ecstatic disappearance of self along with everything else—is considered by those who have had it to be the most beautiful, blissful, positive, profound, and significant experience of their lives. Offering both a descriptive and a comparative perspective, this book explores the mystic experience across cultures as both a human and cultural event. The book begins and ends with descriptions of the author's own mystical experiences, and looks at self-reported experiences by individuals who do not link their experiences to a religious tradition, to determine characteristics of this universal human experience. These characteristics are compared to statements of acknowledged mystics in diverse religious traditions. The mystic experience is also situated within other ecstatic religious experiences to distinguish it from similar, but distinct, experiences such as lucid dreams, shamanism, and mediumism. Jordan Paper goes on to look at how the mystic experience has been considered in various fields, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, biology, and comparative religious studies.
