“huston smith”

Originally titled "The Religions of Man," this completely revised and updated edition of Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism,... More

An internationally revered author on world religions delivers his manifesto on the greatest challenges facing the human spirit in a world dominated by materialism, consumerism, educational elitism, and a governmental and legal system without morality.Huston Smith, the author of the classic bestselle... More

Retaining all the beloved qualities of Huston Smith's classic The Religions of Man and the current fully revised and updated The World's Religions, this stunning pictorial presentation refines the text to its wonderful essentials. In detailed, absorbing, richly illustrated, and highly readable chapt... More

This dean of world religious education presents the essential teaching of Christianity and--for the first time--his own profound Christian faith and conviction."I have tried to describe a Christianity which is fully compatible with everything we now know, and to indicate why Christians feel privileg... More

The classic companion to The World's Religions that articulates the remarkable unity underlying the world's religious traditions. "Smith's style reflects his subject; he is by turns a mystic sage, a poet, and above all a philosopher".--Publishers Weekly. Includes a new preface by the author. 11 diag... More

This new edition of critically acclaimed essays explores possible breakthroughs in the direction of reaching a liberated and enlightened consciousness. With a new preface and new final chapter. An invaluable collection of essays by the foremost religious writer in America today.The limits of science... More

This book takes a serious look at the use of psychedelic drugs as a means to achieve mystical union with the divine.... More

A concise and up-to-date guide to the history, teachings, and practice of Buddhism by two luminaries in the field of world religions.... More