Frithjof Schuon : life and teachings / Jean-Baptist Aymard and Patrick Laude.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aymard, Jean-Baptiste.

Contributor:

Laude, Patrick, 1958-

Series:

SUNY series in Western esoteric traditions.

SUNY series in Western esoteric traditions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Schuon, Frithjof, 1907-1998.

Schuon, Frithjof.

Spiritual life.

Religion--Philosophy.

Religion.

Tradition (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 p.)

Place of Publication:

Albany, NY : State University of New York Press, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The first book in English devoted to the religious philosopher Frithjof Schuon (1907–1998) to appear since his death, this biography also provides an analysis of his work and spiritual teachings. Relying on Schuon's published works as well as unpublished correspondence and other documents, the authors highlight the originality of Schuon's life and teachings in terms of his consistent focus on esoterism, defined as the inner penetration of sacred forms and spiritual practices vis-à-vis the religio perennis, the eternal wisdom that lies at the core of all sacred paths. Schuon's life, they argue, is a quest for the inner meaning of religious experience, as is indicated by his connections to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Native American Shamanism. Spiritual seekers from all backgrounds will appreciate this comprehensive study of this towering figure of comparative religion.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

A Biographical Approach

A Spiritual Portrait

Esoterism and Tradition

Metaphysical and Spiritual Aesthetics

Conclusion

Frithjof Schuon

Notes

Bibliography of Works by Frithjof Schuon

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

"Bibliography of works by Frithjof Schuon": p. 185-189.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-183) and index.

ISBN:

9780791484487

0791484483

9781423740087

1423740084

OCLC:

62386538