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Welcome to the Wisdom of the World and Its Meaning for You: Universal Spiritual Insights Distilled from Five Religious Traditions
Certain questions are common to all of us as human beings. Why was I born? What??'s important in life? How do I know the right thing to do? What does it mean to "make a difference"? What??'s wrong with me ? why can???t I change? Such questions are so deeply human that they transcend time and place, religions and cultures.
In this inviting book Joan Chittister pre
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July 24th 2007
by BlueBridge
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Epilogue: "This book is about the kind of wisdom that has emerged out of the well of the ages of each tradition that has something yet to say to our own age. " (p. 167)
Hindu Wisdom and Eternal Meaning
Buddhist Enlightenment and Desirelessness (all life is suffering, the cause of suffering is selfish craving, desire can be overcome, the way out of captivity to the self is through the Eightfold Path.)
Judaism: Community of Justice and Joy
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Hindu Wisdom and Eternal Meaning
Buddhist Enlightenment and Desirelessness (all life is suffering, the cause of suffering is selfish craving, desire can be overcome, the way out of captivity to the self is through the Eightfold Path.)
Judaism: Community of Justice and Joy
"Li...more
Joan Chittister is an amazing author/lecturer and spiritual guide. She asks difficult questions about faith and spirituality and answers in down to earth practical answers. I especially loved this book because of my interest in different religions. I learned how different religions have many of the basics in commom such as peace, forgiveness, love.
In times of racial, religious and cultural upheaval this is a book about clarifying one's values...I want to be Buddhist, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, and Hindu...I want it all!!! Because it is all we have...this is a beautifully written adventure thru the lessons each faith has for us all. Even if you are agnostic or athiest these myths and legends teach us the value of our cultures, our history, our future and how to teach your children to love the life they are in....she writes about a wonderf...more
Very interestingly put together all the life questions in the contect of the five religions. Hindu, Buddist, Jewish. Christian, and Muslum. Enjoyed every word as I was reading, but will need to reread to truley take in all it has to offer.
Kevin
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This week at Nazareth there is a large interfaith conference. Thumbing through the associated books I found this one. It sound great. Interfaith at its finest.
Ok, so I only read two parts right now; but again a home run. Her writing style really makes it make sense.
I couldn't finish it. Those that know me, know that is a very difficult thing for me to do - give up on a book. I loved the concept, but the writing style just didn't sit well with me and frustrated me with every turn of the page. I spent so much time wanting it to be different/better, that it just didn't make it enjoyable any longer. Lots of wandering in thought, repetition, and never getting to a point or maybe I just missed it, who knows. God speaks to everyone a bit differently, so perh...more
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those who feel the good kindness in themselves and in others
I'm currently reading this book for a prayer group that I am a part of on Thursday evenings. So I read a chapter at a week, mostly I read that chapter that morning but I do receive the message just the same. I like that although the chapters are short, sweet and simple...they are very profound and thoughtful. Joan (author and her last name is escaping my memory for at the moment) has a lot of patience and wisdom into human behavior followed into a spiritual lifestyle. I am enjoying this book and...more
I enjoyed this look of great questions through the lens of different spiritual practices. We are reading this for Amesbury MM book club, and I look forward to how this might inspire us to tell our own stories. I am a fan of Joan Chittister.
A Must Read!
Joan is one of my favorite authors.
In this book she breaks down common seeker questions into four different categories by religion (incl. Christian, Judaism, Buddhist, and Hindu or Muslim).
In this book she breaks down common seeker questions into four different categories by religion (incl. Christian, Judaism, Buddhist, and Hindu or Muslim).
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Love this author, my son gave me this for Christmas along with The Gift of Years.
Fascinating book - I'm reading this slowly and trying to think through the various lessons she distills from each of the major religions. Really thoughtful stuff, but nothing too intellectual for the average reader, so don't let the title put you off!
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