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Author : Namita Gokhale
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2023-01-18
Mystics And Sceptics written by Namita Gokhale and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-18 with Religion categories.
It is best, in one's sojourns across the Himalaya, to be cautious in chance encounters, for one could well encounter a saint, a siddha, a madman or a charlatan. Mystics and Sceptics, edited by Namita Gokhale, comprises essays on all of these. This uniquely insightful anthology traverses the sacred geography of the Himalayan range, encompassing different cultures and religious traditions in its living legacy. Through myth, legend and anecdotal memory, it includes narratives of wanderers and seekers, gurus and enlightened souls, tricksters and delusionists. The spiritual seekers discussed here include Guru Milarepa, Neem Karoli Baba and Siddhi Ma, Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Rama, Guru Nanak, Swami Vivekananda, Haidakhan Baba, Yeshe Tsogyal, Lal Ded and Sri Madhav Ashish. Also discussed are the sacred traditions of the dhuni and chimta, the shakti peeths in the Himalayan region, trance runners of Tibet and Bhutan and the Khasi rituals of divination and prophecy. The stories herein are as varied as the flora and fauna of the mountains. Some of them display the resilient scepticism that is the foundation of true belief; others take a leap of faith. There are encounters and quests, wanderings and lost paths, disappointments and betrayals, but they carry the spirit of the seeker, of the search and the continuing journey within them. This book is a tribute to the mysteries of the Himalaya and the mystic secrets it contains. Authors: Holly Gayley, Andrew Quintman, W.Y. Evan Wentz, Ranjit Hoskote, Navtej Sarna, Makarand R. Paranjape, Alexandra David-Neel, Rajiv Mehrotra, Paramhansa Yogananda, Sujata Prasad, Romola Butalia, Madhu Tandan, Namita Gokhale, Rene von Nebesky-Wojkowitz, Swami Rama, Devyani Mungali, Bhushita Vasistha, Sidharth, Tsering Dondrup, Jono Lineen, Tshering Tashi, Bijoya Sawian, Alka Pande and Vaibhav Kaul.
Mystics And Sceptics
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Author : Namita Gokhale
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins India
Release Date : 2023
Mystics And Sceptics written by Namita Gokhale and has been published by HarperCollins India this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Religion categories.
The stories herein are as varied as the flora and fauna of the mountains.
Superstition And Science
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Author : Derek Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2017-05-25
Superstition And Science written by Derek Wilson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-25 with Science categories.
'A dazzling chronicle, a bracing challenge to modernity's smug assumptions' - Bryce Christensen, Booklist 'O what a world of profit and delight Of power, of honour and omnipotence Is promised to the studious artisan.' Christopher Marlowe, Dr Faustus Between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, Europe changed out of all recognition. Particularly transformative was the ardent quest for knowledge and the astounding discoveries and inventions which resulted from it. The movement of blood round the body; the movement of the earth round the sun; the velocity of falling objects (and, indeed, why objects fall) - these and numerous other mysteries had been solved by scholars in earnest pursuit of scientia. This fascinating account of the profound changes undergone by Europe between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment will cover ground including folk religion and its pagan past; Catholicism and its saintly dogma; alchemy, astrology and natural philosophy; Islamic and Jewish traditions; and the discovery of new countries and cultures. By the mid-seventeenth century 'science mania' had set in; the quest for knowledge had become a pursuit of cultured gentlemen. In 1663 The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge received its charter. Three years later the French Academy of Sciences was founded. Most other European capitals were not slow to follow suit. In 1725 we encounter the first use of the word 'science' meaning 'a branch of study concerned either with a connected body of demonstrated truths or with observed facts systematically classified'. Yet, it was only nine years since the last witch had been executed in Britain - a reminder that, although the relationship of people to their environment was changing profoundly, deep-rooted fears and attitudes remained strong.
Agents Of Uncertainty
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Author : John Danvers
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Agents Of Uncertainty written by John Danvers and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
Through an analysis of many different examples, Danvers articulates a new way of thinking about mysticism and scepticism, not as opposite poles of the philosophical spectrum, but as two fields of enquiry with overlapping aims and methods. Prompted by a deep sense of wonder at being alive, many mystics and sceptics, like the Buddha, practice disciplines of doubt in order to become free of attachment to fixed appearances, essences and viewpoints, and in doing so they find peace and equanimity. They develop ways of living with impermanence and the unexpected by letting go of adherence to dogmatic beliefs and by suspending judgement. In common with many artists and poets they act as agents of uncertainty, actively disturbing the routines and habits of day-to-day thought and behaviour in order to demonstrate how to maintain a sense of balance and spontaneity in the midst of life’s difficulties. Topics explored include: being and self as process; mysticism and language; scepticism and dogmatism; Buddhism, interdependence and emptiness; Daoism and impermanence; dialectics of doubt in art and poetry. Written in a lively and accessible style, accompanied by drawings and photographs by the author, this volume is aimed at scholars, artists, teachers, and anyone interested in philosophy, religion, art, poetry and ways of being.
The New Tyranny
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Author : Francis J. Oppenheimer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-10
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Exposing Cults
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Author : David Lane
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2015-12-26
Exposing Cults written by David Lane and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-26 with Religion categories.
This illustrated book focuses on a number of cults and their respective leaders, including Paul Twitchell and Eckankar, John-Roger Hinkins and MSIA, Gary Olsen and MasterPath, Andrew Cohen, Sathya Sai Baba, Father Yod and the Brotherhood of the Source. Presents a critical and inside look at how these groups operate. Also included our essays on UFOs, Edgar Cayce, and the Politics of Mysticism. This is a new edition of Professor Lane's 1993 book of the same title.
The Philosophical Quarterly
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1937
The Philosophical Quarterly written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1937 with Hindu philosophy categories.
Reinventing Religion
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Author : Peter Moore
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2020-10-07
Reinventing Religion written by Peter Moore and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-07 with Religion categories.
Many of us, proponents and critics alike, commonly make assumptions about religion. We may presume that religion is mainly about having beliefs or being good, or that it is concerned with spiritual rather than material issues, or that religious ideas and practices are meant to be somehow timeless. Such views, Peter Moore argues, work only to obscure the truth that religion is essentially humanity’s quest to become fully human. This enlightening exposition questions our very understanding of faith and contends that religions should remain open to reinventing themselves, both practically and intellectually, rediscovering neglected traditions and finding new ways forward. Written with subtlety and passion, this book gets to the heart of ongoing debates about the validity and purpose of religion.
The Sceptic S Creed A Review
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Author : Nevison Loraine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
The Sceptic S Creed A Review written by Nevison Loraine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with categories.
The Original Sceptics
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Author : Myles Burnyeat
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 1997-01-01
The Original Sceptics written by Myles Burnyeat and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Philosophy categories.
This is a collection of five essays debating the nature and scope of ancient scepticism, and providing an introduction to the thought of the original sceptics. The book seeks to shed new light on how their thought relates to sceptical arguments in modern philosophy.