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Editorial Reviews
Review
"My good friend Brother Wayne Teasdale has long been actively involved in the effort to bring our religious traditions together. In this book Brother Wayne explores what he calls interspirituality. He shares his deep respect for and knowledge of the world’s religions, relates examples from the lives of many great spiritual practitioners, and illuminates the traditions’ wonderful commonalities. The Mystic Heart is a work of great inspiration.”
— His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“As a student of mysticism for more than thirty years, I have never encountered as thorough or profound a book as The Mystic Heart. Teasdale gives us a history, a multi-faith context, the actual experience of the mystical state, and a wide-ranging and practical set of how-to’s to bring the ancient secrets into the lives of modern mystics — like you and me.”
— Thom Hartmann, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
“All the classical spiritual traditions are here! The Hindu and Buddhist, the Sufi, the Jewish, the Christian and Muslim, and the indigenous people, too — even the ecologists and their mystical sense of the natural world as divine manifestation. The Mystic Heart is a superb presentation of how these great spiritual traditions are now meeting and supporting each other — how they all give witness to the transforming presence of the divine in human consciousness. A dedicated scholar and practitioner, Wayne Teasdale adds to this personal insights drawn from a lifetime given to the study of the mystical traditions.”
— Thomas Berry, author of The Dream of the Earth
“With loving clarity and understanding of all genuine mystical experience from the great traditions, Brother Wayne Teasdale illuminates the ‘ecology of souls’ so that each of us, no matter what our path, can be attuned and enriched by the others. A fine masterwork by a living embodiment of the mystic heart.”
— Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Conscious Evolution
“Those who share Teasdale’s optimistic vision of the coming age as fostering spiritual unity among diverse peoples will consider the book an inspirational guide.”
— Publishers Weekly
“This well-written and informative book will appeal both to scholars and informed lay readers. For academic libraries and public libraries with a strong religion collection.”
— Library Journal
“This is a landmark book in the field of interreligious dialogue, written with sensitivity and deep respect for all the great traditions.”
— The Hartford Courant
“The Mystic Heart is a beautiful and profound meditation on the commonalities at the core of the world's great religions. In this age of extreme pluralism, which encourages us to all be different (and fragmented), Brother Teasdale reminds us that Spirit is common in and to us all, and thus in addition to cherishing differences we can embrace unity. A wise and wonderful wake-up call to a world in shattered pieces.”
— Ken Wilber, author of The Marriage of Sense and Soul
“This rare and wonderful book awakens its readers to their own mystic nature. We discover here how previously divided and distinguished spiritual traditions are converging into a new river of holiness, an interspirituality. What is unique in this work is the luminous guidance the author gives us for deepening one’s personal faith while exploring the mystical genius of other traditions. It may well be, as Brother Teasdale so eloquently shows, that the mystical experience is perhaps the greatest accelerator of evolutionary enhancement. Through it, we tap into wider physical, mental, emotional and social systems and thus gain entrance into the next stage of our unfolding, both individually and collectively. Once the province of the few, the mystic path may now be the requirement of the many — a unique developmental path for self and world. The Mystic Heart goes to the heart of this matter.”
— Jean Houston, author of A Mythic Life
“The Mystic Heart is a visionary work that presents a bold and imaginative glimpse of the fruits of multifaith sharing and collaboration. Teasdale’s yearning for a universal communal spirituality that cuts across all traditions is one that we can celebrate. On these pages, he has presented stirring blueprints of global mysticism.”
— Spirituality & Health
“Teasdale's interspiritulity is more than just developing tolerance: it opens the door to even greater truths.”
— Personal Transformation
“Teasdale combines a Christian faith with an understanding of the world's religions, resulting in an excellent explanation of the principles and elements of universal spirituality.”
— The Bookwatch
“With a vast range of knowledge, Teasdale draws on the teachings, practices, and experiences of shamans, saints, and theologians of all ages and traditions, on his own experience, and on contemporary science, art, and poetry to provide an understanding of the goal of realizing ultimate reality as it appears under many names. . . . Hans Kung has said there will be no peace until there is understanding among world religions. This book is an informed and practical contribution to that understanding.”
— CHOICE, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
“The Mystic Heart reminds us that the fruits of our personal spiritual journey also have their own reward in giving to ourselves a greater capacity for openness and awareness, for spontaneity and joy, to be really present for others, in compassion and without expectation.”
— Conscious Choice
“The Mystic Heart is an excellent survey and overview of the present state of interfaith or multifaith spirituality at the end of the 20th century. Wayne Teasdale . . . has put together a truly thought-provoking book—one that should prosper as a useful primer in the field of interreligious dialogue.”
— America magazine
“This book will appeal to a wide variety of readers, and especially those interested in mysticism, spirituality, and religion. . . . those who read The Mystic Heart will be inspired toward deep spiritual discovery.”
— New Age Retailer
“For [those] just beginning to wonder what we all have in common, where to look for the one God underneath all the rich religious diversity of the human family, this may be just the right guide.”
— National Catholic Reporter
“Teasdale has done us a service in synthesizing an enormous amount of material, and of presenting it to us in an eminently readable and digestible format. This book will create a great deal of soul-searching.”
—Sisters Today
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring religious pluralism from a Christian perspective
This book was the result of many years of study and interfaith dialogue as well as a dedicated regular practice of various forms of prayer such as the Rosary, Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, and the Eucharist. There is an enthusiasm and exuberance in Br. Teasdale's ongoing communion with God that he is eager to share with the world -- not as a boast but as a gift. To show that such faith, hope and love is accessible to all. He takes the affirmation of Vatican II, that all major faiths contain their own take on the greater truths of life and death, very seriously. His exploration of other religions is done from the perspective of someone who is rooted in his own tradition, and while he presents his own synthesis of how he interprets other faiths, he doesn't force this on those from other religions. Everyone, religious and irreligious, interprets other religions and beliefs through the lens of their own views, and Teasdale does so generously, accurately and honestly. His vision isn't one of a sloppy, indistinct mush made up of pieces of various religions that is so generic and bland as to be useless. In fact Teasdale writes so lovingly of the structures and liturgical gems each tradition has inherited that one suspects he would find such an indiscriminate merger of religions to be a tragedy. His view for an inter-spiritual age is based on the idea that each tradition is a complete system which can interact with and learn from others without losing its distinctiveness. I purchased this book many years ago and have re-read it several times, and each time I find something I didn't notice or fully appreciate before. It is a wonderful companion to have on your spritual journey.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
This book was a great read. It’s basically about interspirituality and how certain practices can help us reach enlightenment. By the middle of the book I could tell that the writer did not have the divine light enlightenment encounter, but he has experienced something. It could be enhanced psychic abilities or understanding consciousness. This was still a very good read especially for those that don’t understand the middle path towards enlightenment. I have had this divine experience with the white light I call God so it was an interesting read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Important book
There really is no other book on inter-spirituality, the new millennium of religious experience. One of the most important books I’ve ever read.
4.0 out of 5 stars A peaceful, thought-provoking read on the common threads of faith
Reading The Mystic Heart felt like being gently guided through the shared wisdom of the world’s religions. Wayne Teasdale’s writing is approachable yet profound, he doesn’t try to convince you to believe in one tradition over another but instead shows how compassion, love, and service run through them all.I especially appreciated how he invites you to look at spirituality as something universal and deeply human, beyond labels or institutions. The tone is calm and contemplative, which makes it the kind of book I liked to read a chapter or two at a time, usually with a cup of tea.The foreword by the Dalai Lama sets a beautiful tone for the rest of the book. It’s not heavy or academic, but thoughtful in a way that lingers long after you put it down.Pro Tip: Read slowly and keep a journal nearby, so many passages feel worth reflecting on or writing down.
5.0 out of 5 stars A TRSUTED GUIDE FOR LIFE'S GREATEST ADVENTURE
The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale is a trusted resource for those persons beginning on an intentional spiritual journey as well as those well along the way and asking the many questions that inevitably arise.Wayne Teasdale draws on a profound knowledge of the world's spiritual traditions and orientations to help us better understand the shape and nature of our past travels as well as possibilities for the future. The volume is a store of wisdom into which one may delve again and again without fear of exhausting the richness of its contents.It has been my privilege to use this teaching tool with students in prison as well as seekers in upper-middle-class congregations. All were enthused and aided by such a splendid volume of spiritual wisdom.
5.0 out of 5 stars The World needs more Mystics!
Brother Wayne has shared an important gift to the world with this book where he demonstrates his deep love of The Divine as found in every belief system. His vision of the mystical path to God knows no limits, and I rejoice in his brilliant exploration of the mystical aspects of each of the world's religions. This is a must-read for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of how the Ultimate Reality is pursued in nearly every spiritual tradition.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Book You'll Ever Need on A Spiritual Journey
This book is the epitome of books for all who are seeking to understand mysticism and the connection of all world religions, and also what is happening in terms of spiritual growth within their own minds and souls. I happened to order it on a friend's recommendation just before I landed in the hospital and nearly died. I had amazing experiences and when the book arrived while I was in the hospital, it validated everything I was going through. Truly Amazing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inter-Spiritual with Action Plans!
I enjoyed reading how well-versed this earthly monk is concerning major religions. He offers a unique perspective on the role of love and kindness in widely different religious practices.I suppose his greatest contribution to the individual reader is that he guides you in what it takes in character development to become more mystical in one's own heart. Not a book to be taken lightly - if you would reconcile your spiritual practice to those of the masters of love and kindness!
Blessed interspiritual thought
Wayne Teasdale scans across many faith traditions extracting the mystical core of them all. Refreshing,well- researched and a tremendously powerful call to unity in a fragmented world.There is no attempt to show any faith as the best to the exclusion of all others which I am afraid I often encounter. This book reflects on the opportunity for us to engage in 'interspirituality' i.e. a way of extending our arms and heart to embrace and understand other traditions. This doesn't mean we lose or lessen the strength and depth of our own. In fact by understanding the techniques and philosophy of other traditions we can only deepen and refresh our own. And if you think about it if God is in everything then the idea that any one tradition has it all is absurd. All mystical traditions whether Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi,the Kabbalah etc offer an openness and oneness to an all encompassing vision of the world.The author, being a Catholic monk, of course makes many references to the Catholic faith and draws on the writings of that tradition quite extensively (St John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating to name a few) but he also writes knowledgeably about other traditions and shows how ultimately all spiritual practice is universally about inner development that reaches 'fruition in selfless love, compassion, mercy, and kindness'. True spiritual practice then is known by its fruits no matter what tradition it comes from.The fruits of the spiritual journery include OPENNESS, PRESENCE, LISTENING, BEING, SEEING, SPONTANEITY, JOY AND PROFOUND PEACE.In chapter 10 Teasdale suggests that we should open our hearts and consider the all encompassing idea of a universal mysticism where we commune and practice a spirituality as ONE. In so doing we will begin to heal our divisions through being contemplative, interspiritual, intermystical, socially engaged, environmentally responsible, holistic and integrating. Meditation and contemplation appear to be key to working on changing our inner world so that we can commune with others in action with more compassion and love.This openess is the kind of attitude we need in our fragmented world. Excellent. A very hopeful vision of the future. Lots more I could say but don't want to spoil an enlightening and thought-provoking read that leaves one feeling quite buoyant.
Excellent
This is one of those important books to pay attention to for anyone interested in spirituality and how we can come together in the world towards peace.
... no stars or one star as this is 'I hate it' and certainly that is not what I would ...
I can't give the book no stars or one star as this is 'I hate it' and certainly that is not what I would wish to express. It is indeed informative and the author intelligent and very able in expressing his ideas. .. of a supposed universal spirituality, within which he recognises the conflict between theistic and non theistic 'spirituality' but believes that man will advance to a higher state to find the universal truth inherent in all spiritualities and hence interspirituality.The author and many from a contemplative/inner conscientiousness /inner light background (including Thich Nhat Hanh) fail to understand the God of biblical Christians and his offer of a much simpler way to find absolute truth ( a theme of the author)..... by His grace and entering into a personal relationship with us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A simple reading of the gospel of John would easily demonstrate the belief that Jesus had that He was the Way, the Truth and the Life and that no one comes to God except through Him. This is the essence of Christian belief as recorded in the bible rather than the philosophical ‘christian?’ murmurings and humanistic pseudo spirituality of those such as the author who regard the orthodox good news of life in Christ as exclusive and fundamentalist.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"My good friend Brother Wayne Teasdale has long been actively involved in the effort to bring our religious traditions together. In this book Brother Wayne explores what he calls interspirituality. He shares his deep respect for and knowledge of the world’s religions, relates examples from the lives of many great spiritual practitioners, and illuminates the traditions’ wonderful commonalities. The Mystic Heart is a work of great inspiration.”
— His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“As a student of mysticism for more than thirty years, I have never encountered as thorough or profound a book as The Mystic Heart. Teasdale gives us a history, a multi-faith context, the actual experience of the mystical state, and a wide-ranging and practical set of how-to’s to bring the ancient secrets into the lives of modern mystics — like you and me.”
— Thom Hartmann, author of The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight
“All the classical spiritual traditions are here! The Hindu and Buddhist, the Sufi, the Jewish, the Christian and Muslim, and the indigenous people, too — even the ecologists and their mystical sense of the natural world as divine manifestation. The Mystic Heart is a superb presentation of how these great spiritual traditions are now meeting and supporting each other — how they all give witness to the transforming presence of the divine in human consciousness. A dedicated scholar and practitioner, Wayne Teasdale adds to this personal insights drawn from a lifetime given to the study of the mystical traditions.”
— Thomas Berry, author of The Dream of the Earth
“With loving clarity and understanding of all genuine mystical experience from the great traditions, Brother Wayne Teasdale illuminates the ‘ecology of souls’ so that each of us, no matter what our path, can be attuned and enriched by the others. A fine masterwork by a living embodiment of the mystic heart.”
— Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Conscious Evolution
“Those who share Teasdale’s optimistic vision of the coming age as fostering spiritual unity among diverse peoples will consider the book an inspirational guide.”
— Publishers Weekly
“This well-written and informative book will appeal both to scholars and informed lay readers. For academic libraries and public libraries with a strong religion collection.”
— Library Journal
“This is a landmark book in the field of interreligious dialogue, written with sensitivity and deep respect for all the great traditions.”
— The Hartford Courant
“The Mystic Heart is a beautiful and profound meditation on the commonalities at the core of the world's great religions. In this age of extreme pluralism, which encourages us to all be different (and fragmented), Brother Teasdale reminds us that Spirit is common in and to us all, and thus in addition to cherishing differences we can embrace unity. A wise and wonderful wake-up call to a world in shattered pieces.”
— Ken Wilber, author of The Marriage of Sense and Soul
“This rare and wonderful book awakens its readers to their own mystic nature. We discover here how previously divided and distinguished spiritual traditions are converging into a new river of holiness, an interspirituality. What is unique in this work is the luminous guidance the author gives us for deepening one’s personal faith while exploring the mystical genius of other traditions. It may well be, as Brother Teasdale so eloquently shows, that the mystical experience is perhaps the greatest accelerator of evolutionary enhancement. Through it, we tap into wider physical, mental, emotional and social systems and thus gain entrance into the next stage of our unfolding, both individually and collectively. Once the province of the few, the mystic path may now be the requirement of the many — a unique developmental path for self and world. The Mystic Heart goes to the heart of this matter.”
— Jean Houston, author of A Mythic Life
“The Mystic Heart is a visionary work that presents a bold and imaginative glimpse of the fruits of multifaith sharing and collaboration. Teasdale’s yearning for a universal communal spirituality that cuts across all traditions is one that we can celebrate. On these pages, he has presented stirring blueprints of global mysticism.”
— Spirituality & Health
“Teasdale's interspiritulity is more than just developing tolerance: it opens the door to even greater truths.”
— Personal Transformation
“Teasdale combines a Christian faith with an understanding of the world's religions, resulting in an excellent explanation of the principles and elements of universal spirituality.”
— The Bookwatch
“With a vast range of knowledge, Teasdale draws on the teachings, practices, and experiences of shamans, saints, and theologians of all ages and traditions, on his own experience, and on contemporary science, art, and poetry to provide an understanding of the goal of realizing ultimate reality as it appears under many names. . . . Hans Kung has said there will be no peace until there is understanding among world religions. This book is an informed and practical contribution to that understanding.”
— CHOICE, Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
“The Mystic Heart reminds us that the fruits of our personal spiritual journey also have their own reward in giving to ourselves a greater capacity for openness and awareness, for spontaneity and joy, to be really present for others, in compassion and without expectation.”
— Conscious Choice
“The Mystic Heart is an excellent survey and overview of the present state of interfaith or multifaith spirituality at the end of the 20th century. Wayne Teasdale . . . has put together a truly thought-provoking book—one that should prosper as a useful primer in the field of interreligious dialogue.”
— America magazine
“This book will appeal to a wide variety of readers, and especially those interested in mysticism, spirituality, and religion. . . . those who read The Mystic Heart will be inspired toward deep spiritual discovery.”
— New Age Retailer
“For [those] just beginning to wonder what we all have in common, where to look for the one God underneath all the rich religious diversity of the human family, this may be just the right guide.”
— National Catholic Reporter
“Teasdale has done us a service in synthesizing an enormous amount of material, and of presenting it to us in an eminently readable and digestible format. This book will create a great deal of soul-searching.”
—Sisters Today
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exploring religious pluralism from a Christian perspective
This book was the result of many years of study and interfaith dialogue as well as a dedicated regular practice of various forms of prayer such as the Rosary, Lectio Divina, Centering Prayer, and the Eucharist. There is an enthusiasm and exuberance in Br. Teasdale's ongoing communion with God that he is eager to share with the world -- not as a boast but as a gift. To show that such faith, hope and love is accessible to all. He takes the affirmation of Vatican II, that all major faiths contain their own take on the greater truths of life and death, very seriously. His exploration of other religions is done from the perspective of someone who is rooted in his own tradition, and while he presents his own synthesis of how he interprets other faiths, he doesn't force this on those from other religions. Everyone, religious and irreligious, interprets other religions and beliefs through the lens of their own views, and Teasdale does so generously, accurately and honestly. His vision isn't one of a sloppy, indistinct mush made up of pieces of various religions that is so generic and bland as to be useless. In fact Teasdale writes so lovingly of the structures and liturgical gems each tradition has inherited that one suspects he would find such an indiscriminate merger of religions to be a tragedy. His view for an inter-spiritual age is based on the idea that each tradition is a complete system which can interact with and learn from others without losing its distinctiveness. I purchased this book many years ago and have re-read it several times, and each time I find something I didn't notice or fully appreciate before. It is a wonderful companion to have on your spritual journey.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
This book was a great read. It’s basically about interspirituality and how certain practices can help us reach enlightenment. By the middle of the book I could tell that the writer did not have the divine light enlightenment encounter, but he has experienced something. It could be enhanced psychic abilities or understanding consciousness. This was still a very good read especially for those that don’t understand the middle path towards enlightenment. I have had this divine experience with the white light I call God so it was an interesting read.
5.0 out of 5 stars Important book
There really is no other book on inter-spirituality, the new millennium of religious experience. One of the most important books I’ve ever read.
4.0 out of 5 stars A peaceful, thought-provoking read on the common threads of faith
Reading The Mystic Heart felt like being gently guided through the shared wisdom of the world’s religions. Wayne Teasdale’s writing is approachable yet profound, he doesn’t try to convince you to believe in one tradition over another but instead shows how compassion, love, and service run through them all.I especially appreciated how he invites you to look at spirituality as something universal and deeply human, beyond labels or institutions. The tone is calm and contemplative, which makes it the kind of book I liked to read a chapter or two at a time, usually with a cup of tea.The foreword by the Dalai Lama sets a beautiful tone for the rest of the book. It’s not heavy or academic, but thoughtful in a way that lingers long after you put it down.Pro Tip: Read slowly and keep a journal nearby, so many passages feel worth reflecting on or writing down.
5.0 out of 5 stars A TRSUTED GUIDE FOR LIFE'S GREATEST ADVENTURE
The Mystic Heart by Wayne Teasdale is a trusted resource for those persons beginning on an intentional spiritual journey as well as those well along the way and asking the many questions that inevitably arise.Wayne Teasdale draws on a profound knowledge of the world's spiritual traditions and orientations to help us better understand the shape and nature of our past travels as well as possibilities for the future. The volume is a store of wisdom into which one may delve again and again without fear of exhausting the richness of its contents.It has been my privilege to use this teaching tool with students in prison as well as seekers in upper-middle-class congregations. All were enthused and aided by such a splendid volume of spiritual wisdom.
5.0 out of 5 stars The World needs more Mystics!
Brother Wayne has shared an important gift to the world with this book where he demonstrates his deep love of The Divine as found in every belief system. His vision of the mystical path to God knows no limits, and I rejoice in his brilliant exploration of the mystical aspects of each of the world's religions. This is a must-read for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of how the Ultimate Reality is pursued in nearly every spiritual tradition.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Book You'll Ever Need on A Spiritual Journey
This book is the epitome of books for all who are seeking to understand mysticism and the connection of all world religions, and also what is happening in terms of spiritual growth within their own minds and souls. I happened to order it on a friend's recommendation just before I landed in the hospital and nearly died. I had amazing experiences and when the book arrived while I was in the hospital, it validated everything I was going through. Truly Amazing.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inter-Spiritual with Action Plans!
I enjoyed reading how well-versed this earthly monk is concerning major religions. He offers a unique perspective on the role of love and kindness in widely different religious practices.I suppose his greatest contribution to the individual reader is that he guides you in what it takes in character development to become more mystical in one's own heart. Not a book to be taken lightly - if you would reconcile your spiritual practice to those of the masters of love and kindness!
Blessed interspiritual thought
Wayne Teasdale scans across many faith traditions extracting the mystical core of them all. Refreshing,well- researched and a tremendously powerful call to unity in a fragmented world.There is no attempt to show any faith as the best to the exclusion of all others which I am afraid I often encounter. This book reflects on the opportunity for us to engage in 'interspirituality' i.e. a way of extending our arms and heart to embrace and understand other traditions. This doesn't mean we lose or lessen the strength and depth of our own. In fact by understanding the techniques and philosophy of other traditions we can only deepen and refresh our own. And if you think about it if God is in everything then the idea that any one tradition has it all is absurd. All mystical traditions whether Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Sufi,the Kabbalah etc offer an openness and oneness to an all encompassing vision of the world.The author, being a Catholic monk, of course makes many references to the Catholic faith and draws on the writings of that tradition quite extensively (St John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, Thomas Merton, Thomas Keating to name a few) but he also writes knowledgeably about other traditions and shows how ultimately all spiritual practice is universally about inner development that reaches 'fruition in selfless love, compassion, mercy, and kindness'. True spiritual practice then is known by its fruits no matter what tradition it comes from.The fruits of the spiritual journery include OPENNESS, PRESENCE, LISTENING, BEING, SEEING, SPONTANEITY, JOY AND PROFOUND PEACE.In chapter 10 Teasdale suggests that we should open our hearts and consider the all encompassing idea of a universal mysticism where we commune and practice a spirituality as ONE. In so doing we will begin to heal our divisions through being contemplative, interspiritual, intermystical, socially engaged, environmentally responsible, holistic and integrating. Meditation and contemplation appear to be key to working on changing our inner world so that we can commune with others in action with more compassion and love.This openess is the kind of attitude we need in our fragmented world. Excellent. A very hopeful vision of the future. Lots more I could say but don't want to spoil an enlightening and thought-provoking read that leaves one feeling quite buoyant.
Excellent
This is one of those important books to pay attention to for anyone interested in spirituality and how we can come together in the world towards peace.
... no stars or one star as this is 'I hate it' and certainly that is not what I would ...
I can't give the book no stars or one star as this is 'I hate it' and certainly that is not what I would wish to express. It is indeed informative and the author intelligent and very able in expressing his ideas. .. of a supposed universal spirituality, within which he recognises the conflict between theistic and non theistic 'spirituality' but believes that man will advance to a higher state to find the universal truth inherent in all spiritualities and hence interspirituality.The author and many from a contemplative/inner conscientiousness /inner light background (including Thich Nhat Hanh) fail to understand the God of biblical Christians and his offer of a much simpler way to find absolute truth ( a theme of the author)..... by His grace and entering into a personal relationship with us through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A simple reading of the gospel of John would easily demonstrate the belief that Jesus had that He was the Way, the Truth and the Life and that no one comes to God except through Him. This is the essence of Christian belief as recorded in the bible rather than the philosophical ‘christian?’ murmurings and humanistic pseudo spirituality of those such as the author who regard the orthodox good news of life in Christ as exclusive and fundamentalist.
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