This book discusses mysticism and its possible contributions to a positive common human future. It is organized into three parts - “Studies of Mystical Traditions,” “Comparative Studies of Mystical Traditions,” and “Social and Ethical Implications." The approach is philosophical and critical. The contributors differ on whether or not mystical traditions would restore peaceful living and peaceful coexistence. However, the problem before this manuscript is the growing pain and suffering caused by greed in the world, greed causing economic disequilibrium, racism and divisiveness causing social unrest resulting in mass migration and refugees’ crisis.   Through the lens of “mystical traditions," the manuscript proposes a balance approach between material and spiritual needs of people. To strengthen human spiritualty, the manuscript emphasizes practicing meditation, music, prayers, zikr, yoga, mindfulness, fasting and other methods of spiritual revival for peace within self and with others. 

"Can mysticism have constructive social and ethical implications? This splendid collection explores the quiet, unassuming trajectory of the spirit as a powerful resource with real potential for dialogue across religious cultures."
—Andrii Krawchuk, University of Sudbury, Canada

 

"What could be more profoundly inviting, more rigorously experiential, more radically relational, than the pluralist exploration of this volume? Stereotypes of mystical undifferentiation, of its ethical indifference, of its irrelevance to the urgent crises of the world, come undone.  In the conversation performed by these beautifully readable essays an ancient and fresh, multiple and convergent, source of planetary solidarity offers itself.  It may be time, if we are not to cower before the perils of the future, to practice this connective wisdom and its enlivening peace."
—Catherine Keller, Drew Theological School, USA

 

"This book is a rich source of inspiration and wisdom. It is as if many beautiful colors are interwoven into one unique, powerful tapestry of mystical traditions through the warp of interfaith."
—Nanako Sakai, Iona University, USA

Discusses the contribution of mysticism to a positive human future Includes perspectives from diverse religions and cultures Emphasizes using methods of spiritual revival for peace within self and with others

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