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This title was first published in 2002. This book builds on contemporary discussion of 'mysticism' and religious experience by examining the process and content of 'religious knowing' in classical and modern Advaita. Drawing from the work of William Alston and Alvin Plantinga, Thomas Forsthoefel examines key streams of Advaita with special reference to the conditions, contexts, and scope of epistemic merit in religious experience. Forsthoefel ...

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This fascinating look at Hindu gurus with significant followings in the United States provides an excellent introduction to the phenomenon and offers in-depth analyses of nine gurus. The book's contributors, comprised of trained and thoughtful scholars as well as devotees of the discipline, discuss the characteristics of each guru's teachings, the history of each movement, and the particular construction of Hinduism each guru offers.

Gurus in America provides an excellent introduction to the guru phenomenon in the United States, with in-depth analyses of nine important Hindu gurus--Adi Da, Ammachi, Mayi Chidvilasananda, Gurani Anjali, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, Osho, Ramana Maharshi, Sai Baba, and Swami Bhaktivedanta. All of them have attracted significant followings in the U.S. and all but one have lived here for considerable periods of time. The book's contributors discuss t...

Through the wisdom of "saints" and spiritual masters from the world's religions, Thomas Forsthoefel explores the challenge of recovering our full humanity. Examples drawn from both East and West reflect ways of holiness expressed in compassion, action, serenity, detachment, suffering, and everyday life. These holy teachers are not perfect people. But in their wholeness, they express an authentic "soulsong." From them, we may learn the way back...

The spiritual leader of Tibet has served as one of the preeminent representatives of Buddhism in the West. This anthology, drawing on more than 20 books, presents the essential teachings of the Dalai Lama, highlighting a message that speaks to people of all traditions.