This book brings together scholars of a variety of the world's major civilizations to focus on the universal theme of inner transformation. The idea of the "sel

This book brings together scholars of a variety of the world's major civilizations to focus on the universal theme of inner transformation. The idea of the "sel

This collection of essays deals with anthropological rather than theological aspects of the Near Eastern and Mediterranean religions from the archaic period to

Many of us feel a pressing desire to be different—to be other than who we are. Self-conscious, we anxiously perceive our shortcomings or insufficiencies, wond

Senior scholars and former students celebrate the life and work of Janet Gyatso, professor of Buddhist studies at Harvard Divinity School. Inspired by her contr