The world's great wisdom : timeless teachings from religions and philosophies /
The world's great wisdom : timeless teachings from religions and philosophies /
edited by Roger Walsh.
- 1 online resource
- SUNY series in integral theory .
- SUNY series in integral theory. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction; References; 2. Judaism and Its Wisdom Literature; The Wisdom Library; Proverbs; Job; Ecclesiastes; Ben Sirach; Wisdom of Solomon; The Nature of Wisdom; Practicing the Way of Wisdom; References; Bibliography; 3. Wisdom in the Christian Tradition; The Nature of Wisdom: The Historical Evolution of Christian Wisdom; Jewish Wisdom; Greek Philosophy; Early Christian Wisdom; Christian Philosophers and Wise Monks; Later Developments in the Christian East and West; Mystical Wisdom; Textual Wisdom; Intellectual Wisdom; Moral Wisdom; Stages of Wisdom. Biblical and Sacramental StagesMonastic Models; Liturgical Models of Spiritual Ascent; Apophatic Correctives and Spiritual Exercises; Modern Reassessment of the Stages; The Cultivation of Wisdom; The Evolution of Spiritual Practices and the Formation of the Sage; Textual Wisdom; Intellectual Wisdom; Moral Wisdom; Mystical or Contemplative Wisdom; Practices; Prayer; Contemplation; Ascetical Practices; Challenges and Obstacles; Social Implications; Summary and Conclusions; Endnotes; References; Further Resources; Bibliography; Internet Resources; 4. The Wisdom of Gratitude in Islam. IntroductionThe Wisdom of Revelation; The Light of Inspiration; 'Abd al-Hak?m: Servant of the Wise; The Wisdom of Gratitude; Remembrance: Enlightenment of the Heart; Endnotes; References; 5. Wisdom: The Hindu Experience and Perspective; A Preamble about Hinduism; East-West Encounter: The Larger Context; What is Wisdom?; Hindu Philosophy, Psychology, and Spirituality; The Transcendental Witness-The Most Important Discovery of the Indian Sages; The Mind as Object; Voluntary Discipline; The Ladder of Ecstasy Leading to Gnosis; Wisdom of the Path; Implications for Individuals and Society. Buddhist Wisdom-An Evolutionary ProcessEndnotes; References; Bibliography; 7. Wisdom and the Dao; Introduction; The Philosophy of Wisdom; Letting Go; Oblivion and No-Mind; Social Activation; Embodied Wisdom; Three Levels; Practices; The Buddhist Impact; Precepts; Sensory Control; Conclusion; Endnote; References; Bibliography; Internet Resources; 8. The Confucian Pursuit of Wisdom; Introduction; The Nature of Confucian Wisdom; Sagehood; Spontaneity or Self-so and the Mind-and-Heart; Appropriateness; Formative Period; Unification of the Empire; Song Dynasty; The Cultivation of Wisdom.
"Surveying spiritual and philosophical traditions, revives the search for wisdom for modern times"--Provided by publisher
9781438449593 1438449593
22573/cats18219995 JSTOR
Wisdom.
Religions.
Philosophy.
Conduct of life.
Philosophy
Sagesse.
Religions.
Philosophie.
Morale pratique.
philosophy.
religions (belief systems, cultures)
ethics (philosophical concept)
RELIGION--Comparative Religion.
RELIGION--Essays.
RELIGION--Reference.
Conduct of life
Philosophy
Religions
Wisdom
BJ1595 / .W84 2014
200
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Introduction; References; 2. Judaism and Its Wisdom Literature; The Wisdom Library; Proverbs; Job; Ecclesiastes; Ben Sirach; Wisdom of Solomon; The Nature of Wisdom; Practicing the Way of Wisdom; References; Bibliography; 3. Wisdom in the Christian Tradition; The Nature of Wisdom: The Historical Evolution of Christian Wisdom; Jewish Wisdom; Greek Philosophy; Early Christian Wisdom; Christian Philosophers and Wise Monks; Later Developments in the Christian East and West; Mystical Wisdom; Textual Wisdom; Intellectual Wisdom; Moral Wisdom; Stages of Wisdom. Biblical and Sacramental StagesMonastic Models; Liturgical Models of Spiritual Ascent; Apophatic Correctives and Spiritual Exercises; Modern Reassessment of the Stages; The Cultivation of Wisdom; The Evolution of Spiritual Practices and the Formation of the Sage; Textual Wisdom; Intellectual Wisdom; Moral Wisdom; Mystical or Contemplative Wisdom; Practices; Prayer; Contemplation; Ascetical Practices; Challenges and Obstacles; Social Implications; Summary and Conclusions; Endnotes; References; Further Resources; Bibliography; Internet Resources; 4. The Wisdom of Gratitude in Islam. IntroductionThe Wisdom of Revelation; The Light of Inspiration; 'Abd al-Hak?m: Servant of the Wise; The Wisdom of Gratitude; Remembrance: Enlightenment of the Heart; Endnotes; References; 5. Wisdom: The Hindu Experience and Perspective; A Preamble about Hinduism; East-West Encounter: The Larger Context; What is Wisdom?; Hindu Philosophy, Psychology, and Spirituality; The Transcendental Witness-The Most Important Discovery of the Indian Sages; The Mind as Object; Voluntary Discipline; The Ladder of Ecstasy Leading to Gnosis; Wisdom of the Path; Implications for Individuals and Society. Buddhist Wisdom-An Evolutionary ProcessEndnotes; References; Bibliography; 7. Wisdom and the Dao; Introduction; The Philosophy of Wisdom; Letting Go; Oblivion and No-Mind; Social Activation; Embodied Wisdom; Three Levels; Practices; The Buddhist Impact; Precepts; Sensory Control; Conclusion; Endnote; References; Bibliography; Internet Resources; 8. The Confucian Pursuit of Wisdom; Introduction; The Nature of Confucian Wisdom; Sagehood; Spontaneity or Self-so and the Mind-and-Heart; Appropriateness; Formative Period; Unification of the Empire; Song Dynasty; The Cultivation of Wisdom.
"Surveying spiritual and philosophical traditions, revives the search for wisdom for modern times"--Provided by publisher
9781438449593 1438449593
22573/cats18219995 JSTOR
Wisdom.
Religions.
Philosophy.
Conduct of life.
Philosophy
Sagesse.
Religions.
Philosophie.
Morale pratique.
philosophy.
religions (belief systems, cultures)
ethics (philosophical concept)
RELIGION--Comparative Religion.
RELIGION--Essays.
RELIGION--Reference.
Conduct of life
Philosophy
Religions
Wisdom
BJ1595 / .W84 2014
200