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Discover the transformative insights of 'Enlightened Contemporaries,' a groundbreaking exploration that compares the lives and teachings of three revered spiritual masters: Saint Francis of Assisi, Dogen, and Rumi. This compelling trade paperback, published in 2020 by Monkfish, is a must-have for anyone interested in interfaith spirituality and the mystical experiences that resonate through time. With its robust scholarship and engaging prose, this book provides a captivating introduction that appeals to both general readers and specialists alike.
'Enlightened Contemporaries' delves deep into how these influential figures—who thrived in a turbulent century—integrated profound spiritual experiences into their lives. It highlights essential themes such as spiritual love, nature, the body, women's roles, and the balance between retreat and active societal engagement. This enlightening book sheds light on how their teachings remain relevant in today’s world, connecting the paths of Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic mysticism.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW edition features an ISBN of 9781948626132 and is printed in a trade paperback format (US).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781948626132
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Monkfish
Description:
Enlightened Contemporariesis the first book to compare the lives and teachings of three of the world's most admired spiritual masters: Francis of Assisi, the Christian saint; Dogen, the great Zen Buddhist teacher; and Rumi, the Islamic Sufi master. They lived during the same turbulent century. They integrated mystical experiences of the sacred into their lives, and they can inspire us to do the same.
Enlightened Contemporariescombines robust scholarship with brisk, engaging, lyrical prose. Offering a thorough introduction for the general reader as well as specialists, it will appeal to those who enjoy an interfaith approach to spiritual exploration, one that links Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic mystical teachings within a vibrant historical context and shows how they not only complement each other but remain profoundly relevant in the twenty-first century.
Bringing Saint Francis, Dogen, and Rumi vividly to life as complex and compelling human beings,Enlightened Contemporarieslucidly explains their spiritual paths, explores the dynamic age in which these three pioneering teachers struggled and triumphed, and investigates their remarkable poetry. It also deftly examines how Francis, Dogen, and Rumi engaged the world in the context of five shared themes: spiritual love, nature, the body, the role of women, and balancing retreat from society with active involvement. By interweaving the spiritual lives of these Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim teachers,Enlightened Contemporarieswill help readers enhance their own lives and find new paths of spiritual understandin
'Enlightened Contemporaries' delves deep into how these influential figures—who thrived in a turbulent century—integrated profound spiritual experiences into their lives. It highlights essential themes such as spiritual love, nature, the body, women's roles, and the balance between retreat and active societal engagement. This enlightening book sheds light on how their teachings remain relevant in today’s world, connecting the paths of Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic mysticism.
Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This BRAND NEW edition features an ISBN of 9781948626132 and is printed in a trade paperback format (US).
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781948626132
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Monkfish
Description:
Enlightened Contemporariesis the first book to compare the lives and teachings of three of the world's most admired spiritual masters: Francis of Assisi, the Christian saint; Dogen, the great Zen Buddhist teacher; and Rumi, the Islamic Sufi master. They lived during the same turbulent century. They integrated mystical experiences of the sacred into their lives, and they can inspire us to do the same.
Enlightened Contemporariescombines robust scholarship with brisk, engaging, lyrical prose. Offering a thorough introduction for the general reader as well as specialists, it will appeal to those who enjoy an interfaith approach to spiritual exploration, one that links Christian, Buddhist, and Islamic mystical teachings within a vibrant historical context and shows how they not only complement each other but remain profoundly relevant in the twenty-first century.
Bringing Saint Francis, Dogen, and Rumi vividly to life as complex and compelling human beings,Enlightened Contemporarieslucidly explains their spiritual paths, explores the dynamic age in which these three pioneering teachers struggled and triumphed, and investigates their remarkable poetry. It also deftly examines how Francis, Dogen, and Rumi engaged the world in the context of five shared themes: spiritual love, nature, the body, the role of women, and balancing retreat from society with active involvement. By interweaving the spiritual lives of these Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim teachers,Enlightened Contemporarieswill help readers enhance their own lives and find new paths of spiritual understandin