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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The World's Religions
Our Great Wisdom Traditions
Book • 1990
This book, originally titled 'The Religions of Man', provides an in-depth look at the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania.
Smith focuses on the inner dimensions of these religions, highlighting their unique appeal and gifts.
The book is written in an engaging and objective tone, making it accessible to a broad audience and providing a sympathetic description of each tradition from the inside out.
Smith focuses on the inner dimensions of these religions, highlighting their unique appeal and gifts.
The book is written in an engaging and objective tone, making it accessible to a broad audience and providing a sympathetic description of each tradition from the inside out.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Eric Zimmer while discussing the nature of desire and longing in the context of Buddhism.
Eric Zimmer while discussing the nature of desire and longing in the context of Buddhism.
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The Bittersweet Truth About Beauty, Sorrow, and What Makes Life Worth Living with Susan Cain
Mentioned as one of Houston Smith's works, which has sold over three million copies.
Krishnamurti with Huston Smith
Mentioned by John Thatamanil as the author of a book assigned in Sunday school that helped him understand dimensions of his religious life.
The Future of Religious Identity: Live From Theology Beer Camp
