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The world's great wisdom : timeless teachings from religions and philosophies / edited by Roger Walsh.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: SUNY series in integral theoryPublisher: Albany : State University of New York Press, 2014Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781438449593
  • 1438449593
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: World's great wisdomDDC classification:
  • 200 23
LOC classification:
  • BJ1595 .W84 2014
Other classification:
  • online - EBSCO
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Contents:
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.
Summary: "Surveying spiritual and philosophical traditions, revives the search for wisdom for modern times"--Provided by publisher
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"Surveying spiritual and philosophical traditions, revives the search for wisdom for modern times"--Provided by publisher

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.