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William Stoddart is a prolific author, editor, and translator. He was for many years assistant editor of the British journal Studies in Comparative Religion. His works include Outline of Hinduism and Outline of Buddhism.

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Sufism: Veil and Quintessence (1979) — Kääntäjä, eräät painokset49 kappaletta
Mirror of the Intellect (1987) — Toimittaja — 41 kappaletta
Sufism: Love and Wisdom (2006) — Avustaja — 26 kappaletta
An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages (2010) — Esipuhe, eräät painokset23 kappaletta
Frithjof Schuon: Messenger of the Perennial Philosophy (2010) — Esipuhe, eräät painokset11 kappaletta

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Esta enciclopedia de bolsillo es más que un simple libro sobre el hinduismo; es un resumen de los principios y conceptos que se encuentran en la base de todas las grandes tradiciones de fe. A través de una gran cantidad de ilustraciones, diagramas, fotografí­as y esquemas, el lector que alguna vez se mostró intimidado o entusiasta del museo entiende fácilmente la mitologí­a y las formas de arte aparentemente complejas, los niveles y métodos de realización espiritual de los más grandes sabios y santos clásicos y sus linajes espirituales que concluyen con Los maestros modernos, así­ como la metafí­sica del universo hindú. Beneficios clave del libro: * Ofrece descripciones cronológicas y muestras útiles de las diversas Escrituras y poemas épicos. * Aclara malentendidos superficiales de conceptos como la reencarnación y el sistema de castas. * Explica el lugar de la mitologí­a hindú en el proceso espiritual y cómo se aclaran sus contenidos didácticos en la escultura, los poemas épicos y la danza. * Proporciona ilustraciones de las diversas divinidades y encarnaciones, que serán útiles para el visitante del museo o el turista que visita los sitios del arte indio. * Contribuye a la comprensión de nuestra condición humana hoy; En particular, aclarar en qué punto del hinduismo nos encontramos hoy en el gran esquema del tiempo es la discusión de los yugas o "edades" (los ciclos de la humanidad). * Contiene referencias cruzadas útiles a otras confesiones del mundo familiar, incluido el grecorromano. * Indica las ciudades santas hindúes, los rí­os y los puntos de peregrinación, en un mapa útil
- This pocket encyclopedia is more than simply a book on Hinduism; it is a summing up of the principles and concepts that lie at the base of all the great faith traditions. Through an abundance of illustrations, diagrams, photographs, and outlines the once daunted reader or museum goer easily understands seemingly complex mythology and art forms, the levels and methods of spiritual realization of the greatest of the classical sages and saints and their spiritual lineages concluding with the modern masters as well as the metaphysics of the Hindu universe. Key benefits of the book:Â * Provides useful chronological overviews and samplings from the various Scriptures and epic poems. * Clears up superficial misapprehensions of concepts such as reincarnation and the caste system. * Explains the place of Hindu mythology in the spiritual process and how its didactic contents are elucidated in sculpture, epic poems, and dance. * Provides illustrations of the various divinities and incarnations, which will be useful for the museum-goer or the tourist visiting the sites of Indian art. * Contributes to the understanding of our human condition today; particularly clarifying as to where, according to Hinduism, we stand today in the grand scheme of time, is the discussion of the yugas or "ages" (the cycles of humanity). * Contains helpful cross-references to other familiar world faiths, including the Greco-Roman. * Indicates the Hindu holy cities, rivers, and pilgrimage points, on a helpful map.
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bibyerrahi | Aug 24, 2021 |
Este volumen reúne ensayos escritos por varios eruditos distinguidos para celebrar el ochenta cumpleaños de Frithjof Schuon, el hombre cuyo mensaje luminoso ha tocado sus vidas y las de muchos otros en el nivel más profundo, tanto intelectual como espiritualmente. -
This volume gathers together essays written by a number of distinguished scholars to celebrate the eightieth birthday of Frithjof Schuon, the man whose luminous message has touched their lives and the lives of many others on the deepest level both intellectually and spiritually.… (lisätietoja)
 
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bibyerrahi | Mar 16, 2021 |
“How consoling it is for me to know that, all over the world there are millions of people who, five times a day, bow down before God.” Pope Pius XII

What Does Islam Mean in Today's World: Religion, Politics, Spirituality By William Stoddart is an examination of Islam and a comparison to other religions. Stoddart was born in southern Scotland in 1925. He studied language and later earned a medical degree. He has translated many works into English and was assistant editor to the British journal Studies in Comparative Religion. Soddart is considered one of the most important writers on Perennial Philosophy.

In What Does Islam Mean Soddart attempts give an unbiased opinion of Islam. He shows that Islam historically had made exceptions for “people of the book” – Christians and Jews and to some extent Hinduism. In 1097 when the crusaders took Jerusalem they killed all the people in the city, Jews, Muslims, Non-Catholic Christians: men women and children. When Saladin's troops entered Jerusalem no one was killed. Catholics were given safe passage out of the city and Jews ans Eastern Catholics stayed. Hindus, Buddhists, Native Americans all had their episodes of violence. Christianity has changed in modern times. It has become more humanist and its growing indifference had lead to the toleration of other religions.

The indifference has spread to the treatment of women. The Bible, Old and New Testament, allow for rather harsh treatment women, even when compared to Islam today. Polygamy in Islam is brought by Christians while ignoring King David, King Solomon, and prophets had more, some many more than one wife.

What does religion mean. Many say Christianity means, democracy, all men are created equal, free press, modern science (except for evolution and the Big Bang), and peace. All are incorrect. “I come not to bring peace but the sword.” are words attributed to Jesus and not Mohamed (Mathew 34:10). Islam is not a monolithic religion. It has it zealots like the Wahhabists of Saudi Arabia, revolutionaries of Iran, Secularist in Iraq and what can be called ordinary Muslims like the former King of Jordan or the worshipers of the mosque on the corner of my street.

Soddart tries to explain Islam from a neutral point. I think he succeeds, but many Christians and Muslims will disagree. Just like Catholics and Pentecostals or Sunni and Shiite won't agree. For those with an open mind and a willingness to listen (or read), this short book provides much insight. The author attempts to provide some neutral information in the wake of September 11th and help set the record straight.
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evil_cyclist | Mar 16, 2020 |
William Stoddart's An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism presents a beautifully illustrated book that explains the basics of Buddhism. Stoddart was born in southern Scotland in 1925. He studied language and later earned a medical degree. He has translated many works into English and was assistant editor to the British journal Studies in Comparative Religion. Soddart is considered one of the most important writers on Perennial Philosophy.

An Illustrated Outline of Buddhismstarts with the very basics of what is religion, what is orthodoxy, and where does Buddhism stand with the other religions of the world. Stoddart makes the comparison that Buddhism rose from Hinduism as Christianity rose from Judaism. Buddhism is a universal religion like Christianity and Islam. It willing takes converts, whereas, for the most part, Hinduism and Judaism are something that you are born into.

A very good history of the Buddha's life is given and the Four Nobel Truths and The Eight Fold Path, and the Five Precepts are explained. Buddha's teachings became the Dharma or The Law. From here the book goes on to give a short biography of some early Buddhist figures. Buddhist art is also covered and there are plenty of illustrations in the chapter and throughout the book to show it. From cover to cover the illustrations are amazing.

Basic Buddhist teaching are explained and clarified. Comparisons with other religions are made. Where most religions have a supreme being, Buddhism has a supreme state: Nirvana. Also the divisions and and historical spread of Buddhism are covered. The shortness of my review should not be considered a negative, but just the opposite. An Illustrated Outline of Buddhism is an excellent introduction to Buddhism.
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