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The Prospect Of Human Spiritual Unity Through The Cosmic Story, Philip Novak
The Prospect Of Human Spiritual Unity Through The Cosmic Story, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
Thomas Berry and Brian Swimme have noted that, “we seem to be moving beyond any religious expression so far known to the human into a meta-religious age that seems to be a new comprehensive context for all religions.” That “new comprehensive context” is of course now known as Big History -- a.k.a. the Evolutionary Epic, Universe Story, or New Cosmic Story—the astonishing contemporary synthesis of modern sciences that tells a coherent story of the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to the present.
Yet with the notable exception of the writings of Berry and …
Building A Bridge Between Theravada Buddhism And Islam, Philip Novak
Building A Bridge Between Theravada Buddhism And Islam, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
In a world riven by national egoisms and intercultural tensions, it is perhaps more important than ever for us to try to see what is noble and universal in the varied religious symbol systems of the world’s cultures. Our long journey towards a global spirituality requires us to constantly translate the insights of particular faiths into universally intelligible concepts and images drawn from our common human experience and, thus equipped, to boldly encourage the world’s religions to recognize their deep family resemblances. ~article excerpt~
Spiritual Discipline And Psychological Dream-Work: Some Distinctions, Philip Novak
Spiritual Discipline And Psychological Dream-Work: Some Distinctions, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"The world's great religious traditions and spiritualities commonly contain two essential elements. The first doctrine, a distinction between the Real and the unreal; the second is method, a way for human consciousness to concentrate upon the Real. 'Prayer' and 'yoga' are probably the two most inclusive generic terms coming under what I here designate as method. they are ways that human beings, in their living consciousness, endeavor to lessen the existential 'distance' between themselves and ultimate Reality. For the purpose of this essay, let us group those psychotransformative strategies known to religious traditions under the common heading of 'contemplative discipline.''' …
Search For Nothing: The Life Of St. John Of The Cross By Richard P. Hardy, Philip Novak
Search For Nothing: The Life Of St. John Of The Cross By Richard P. Hardy, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"A new biography of such a seminal figure could hardly be anything but welcome. Yet I can only recommend Hardy's book with reservations. Though written lovingly by a professor of spirituality who seems to share John of the Cross' contemplative sensibilities, and who, moreover, has done his homework, the book remains curiously one-dimensional. In a word it lacks, depth." ~ from the article
Search For Nothing: The Life Of St. John Of The Cross By Richard P. Hardy, Philip Novak
Search For Nothing: The Life Of St. John Of The Cross By Richard P. Hardy, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"A new biography of such a seminal figure could hardly be anything but welcome. Yet I can only recommend Hardy's book with reservations. Though written lovingly by a professor of spirituality who seems to share John of the Cross' contemplative sensibilities, and who, moreover, has done his homework, the book remains curiously one-dimensional. In a word it lacks, depth." ~ from the article
Fullness Of Life: Historical Foundations For A New Mysticism By Margaret R. Miles, Philip Novak
Fullness Of Life: Historical Foundations For A New Mysticism By Margaret R. Miles, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"When in his poem 'Among School Children' W. B. Yeats spoke of that place where 'the body is not bruised to pleasure soul,' he unwittingly pointed to a task that has lately engaged the energies of a number of scholars of Christianity: how to revalorize the body in the Christian tradition and rescue it from its status as the spiritually detrimental half of human being. Margaret Miles, a professor of historical theology at Harvard Divinity School, has responded to this task with scholarship, style and insight." ~ from the article
Attention, Philip Novak
Attention, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"The subject of attention has until recently been largely confined to the domain of experimental psychology. Researchers have sought to measure and explain such things as the selective capacity of attention, its range and span, the number of objects that it can appreciate simultaneously, and the muscle contractions associated with attentional efforts. Such work has been carried on amid considerable disagreement over basic definitions of the phenomenon of attention itself." ~ from the article
The Practice Of Attention, Philip Novak
The Practice Of Attention, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"Practices that strengthen the capacity for concentration or attention play a role in most great religious traditions. The importance of developing attention is most readily seen in the great traditions that arose in India, namely Hinduism and Buddhism." ~ from the article
Foreword, Philip Novak
Foreword, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
"When Mother India gave birth to Rabindranath Tagore in 1861, she endowed him, too, with the gift for seeing the One behind and within the many -- and much else besides. The scion of a wealth Calcutta family, Rabindranath showed signs even in childhood of the prodigious literary talent that would characterize his adult life." ~ from the book
Dynamics Of Attention In Spiritual Discipline, Philip Novak
Dynamics Of Attention In Spiritual Discipline, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
The volumes in the God: The Contemporary Discussion Series are indicative of this continuing pursuit and represent "stepping stones" designed to broaden the forum of the discussion. Many of the essays presented here also reflect the influence of the encounter on each individual contributor. A unique experience herein awaits the student of religion or philosophy, the seeker of knowledge of the Ultimate, the teacher of spiritual discipline, or anyone interested in emerging confluence of the religious traditions of the world.
Buddhism And The Problem Of Identity (Or: On The Virtue Of Not Knowing Who You Are), Philip Novak
Buddhism And The Problem Of Identity (Or: On The Virtue Of Not Knowing Who You Are), Philip Novak
Philip Novak
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The Inner Journey : Views From The Buddhist Tradition, Philip Novak
The Inner Journey : Views From The Buddhist Tradition, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
With The Inner Journey, Philip Novak, editor of The World’s Wisdom and coauthor of Buddhism, a Concise Introduction, selects the best work from the Buddhist tradition to be found within Parabola’s 30 years of archives. The contributors, broad and experienced, range from H. H. the Dalai Lama and Robert Thurman to Pema Chodran and Thict Nhat Hanh. Incisive interviews and cogent essays are informed by poetry and folklore. A lavish, full-color, 16-page set of plates brilliantly conveys the rich variety within the tradition. From full works of great intricacy to passages of pure insight, the collection spans the greatest trends …
Reconsidering The Resurrection, Philip Novak
Reconsidering The Resurrection, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
From Suffering To Clarity, Philip Novak
From Suffering To Clarity, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
Religion And Altruism, Philip Novak
Religion And Altruism, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
Universal Theology And The Idea Of Cosmic Order, Philip Novak
Universal Theology And The Idea Of Cosmic Order, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
Dimensions Of The Sacred By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak
Dimensions Of The Sacred By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
Concept And Empathy: Essays In The Study Of Religion By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak
Concept And Empathy: Essays In The Study Of Religion By Ninian Smart, Philip Novak
Philip Novak
The Dynamics Of Attention: Core Of The Contemplative Way, Philip Novak
The Dynamics Of Attention: Core Of The Contemplative Way, Philip Novak
Philip Novak