A Treasury Of Wisdom

Originally released in a journal edition, "A Treasury of Wisdom" is a collection of spiritual insights borrowed from over 75 well-known authors, such as Billy Graham, Corrie ten Boom, and Max Lucado. Each daily devotion has been carefully chosen to challenge, encourage, and inspire readers.

I am Wisdom, I am better than jewels; nothing you want can compare with me. I walk the way of righteousness; I follow the paths of justice, giving wealth to those who love me, filling their houses with treasures. I love those who love me; whoever looks for me can find me. From Proverbs 8 In times of confusion, stagnancy, or pain, words of wisdom can serve as a beacon, directing you through darkness and toward light. The various writings in A Treasury of Wisdom have been selected for just this purpose. Whether the words of Jesus, Shakespeare, or Francis of Assisi, the wisdom within this treasury will challenge your thinking and help to direct your steps, whenever you may need it. You may open its pages with a particular theme in mind, diligently searching for words of advice. Other times, you may flip through the pages more idly, allowing your attention to pause or wander as it will. However you choose to use the collection, you will surely find glimpses of hope, clarity, and truth hidden within-- treasures that are greater than gold.

Since time immemorial, one perennial Wisdom permeatesthe whole history of mankind, expressing itself in the spiritualtraditions of all peoples. Even though these traditions oftendiffer in their forms of expression in different places and times,they nevertheless fully coincide in their essential contents.A.K. Coomaraswamy once said: aThe time is coming whena Summa of the Philosophia Perennis will have to be written,impartially based on all orthodox sources whatever:. WhitallN. Perry, after fifteen years of patient work, completed thisanthology containing several thousands of quotations gatheredfrom a wide range of spiritual authorities, pointing to thisOne transcendent Truth which manifests through manylanguages.aThe nearest thing to a whole religious library compressedbetween the covers of a single book.:

Ancient and contemporary lessons for a spiritual awakening Tracing the metaphysical literary heritage of the Indian Subcontinent, A Treasury of Indian Wisdom brings us a wealth of enlightenment from the last 5000 years of Indian teachings. Beginning with the Vedic hymns, the anthology leads us into the heart of Vedantic philosophy through the Upanishads, further exploring the fundamental truths offered by Buddhist and Jain monks. Presenting the beauty and devotion in the verses of the Bhakti, Sufi and Sikh gurus as well, it culminates with contemporary ideologies of modern teachers like Sri Aurobindo, Jawaharlal Nehru and Osho. Dr Karan Singh’s selection draws from the wide-ranging wisdom of saints and scholars, thinkers and reformers, poets and leaders, and comes as an inspiration for a generation seeking its place in the world.

"This beautifully illustrated gift edition of Heart Thoughts is a collection of meditations, spiritual treatments, and excerpts from my lectures. It focuses on aspects of our day-to-day experiences, and is meant to guide and assist you in particular areas where you may be having difficulty. "It is now time for you to release old beliefs and old habits, and the meditations and treatments within these pages can help you build your confidence as you make necessary changes in your life. "This is a time of awakening. Know that you are always safe. And also know that it’s possible to move from the old to the new, easily and peacefully." — Louise L. Hay

The bestselling poet in America today, thirteenth-century Sufi mystic Jalalu'ddin Rumi has inspired and enlightened thousands with his playful, passionate work celebrating the sacred in everyday life. Now the spiritual wealth of Rumi's stories and poetry in translation are accompanied by rare and wonderful art in the Sufi tradition. This fresh rendering brings new life to these incomparable parables, which have transcended time, place, culture, and religion to speak directly to the hearts and souls of contemporary readers. With a foreword by Huston Smith, these selections of the inimitable mystic's prose and poetry have been taken from all of the master's works. Each parable, such as The King and the Handmaiden, The Grocer and the Parrot, The Ugly Old Woman, and The Man Who Was Always Being Swindled, is related as Rumi might have presented it to his fascinated audiences, as he whirled in meditation and trance. But each story also has a spiritual message, a holy essence that applies across all faiths, uttered from the heart of Islam. Each of these messages is provided here in a modern rendering that keeps the flavor of this unique period of history, of culture, and of inspired, passionate beauty.

What is joy? Where can we find it, and how can we share it? Is it a gratifying sense of personal fulfillment, or an intense passion? An extended feeling of harmony, or merely a moment of peace? Here is a treasury of insights from some of the world's greatest writers, artists, thinkers, and leaders. These voices from throughout the centuries explain what joy means to them and what they have learned about giving their happiness to others. Full of thought-provoking wisdom, these quotations are guideposts on our individual journeys toward happiness and fulfillment.