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Reza Shah Kazemi on “Traditional Action in the Contemporary World”
“Traditional Action in the Contemporary World” was presented by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi at the Sacred Web 2006 Conference “Tradition in the Modern World” in Edmonton, Canada.
Shah-Kazemi’s talk was a profound meditation on the levels of meaningful action available to people who have accepted a traditional spiritual framework - even despite the contrary currents that now surround us in the contemporary world.
Dr. Shah-Kazemi is a scholar, author, editor, and translator with many publications to his name. His areas of specialization are comparative mysticism, Islamic Studies, Sufism and Shi'ism. Shah-Kazemi is currently Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London.
Viewers may also want to read the related essay by Frithjof Schuon, which Dr. Shah-Kazemi mentioned in his talk:
“No Activity Without Truth”: www.worldwisdom.com/public/library.aspx?ID=108
Shah-Kazemi’s talk was a profound meditation on the levels of meaningful action available to people who have accepted a traditional spiritual framework - even despite the contrary currents that now surround us in the contemporary world.
Dr. Shah-Kazemi is a scholar, author, editor, and translator with many publications to his name. His areas of specialization are comparative mysticism, Islamic Studies, Sufism and Shi'ism. Shah-Kazemi is currently Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London.
Viewers may also want to read the related essay by Frithjof Schuon, which Dr. Shah-Kazemi mentioned in his talk:
“No Activity Without Truth”: www.worldwisdom.com/public/library.aspx?ID=108
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“Tradition Betrayed: The False Prophets of Modernism,” presented by Dr. Harry Oldmeadow
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Dr. Harry Oldmeadow delivered his talk “Tradition Betrayed: The False Prophets of Modernism” at the Sacred Web 2006 conference "Tradition in the Modern World," held in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. Oldmeadow’s presentation was an extensive re-assessment of certain aspects of the modernist doctrines of Darwin, Marx, Freud, and Nietzsche. This is because the writings of these thinkers characterize a mode...
“A Study of Two Perspectives on the Crucifixion” (Christian-Muslim), by David Dakake for Sacred Web
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The full title is “A Traditionalist Contribution to Christian-Muslim Inter-religious Dialogue: A Study of Two Perspectives on the Crucifixion.” The presentation was given by David Dakake at the Sacred Web 2006 conference "Tradition in the Modern World," held in Edmonton, Canada. In his talk, Dakake focuses on another controversy in Christian and Muslim theologies - the crucifixion of Christ. Us...
M. Ali Lakhani opens the 2006 Sacred Web Conference "Tradition in the Modern World"
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M. Ali Lakhani organized the 2006 Sacred Web Conference "Tradition in the Modern World." This is a video of his remarks opening the conference. The Sacred Web Conference on "Tradition in the Modern World" was held September 23-24, 2006 in Edmonton, Canada. It was, according to keynote speaker Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the most important conferences on Tradition (often called "Perennialism") w...
“Tradition and Inter-faith Dialogue,” presented by Dr. Joseph Lumbard
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Dr. Joseph Lumbard gave a talk titled "Tradition and Inter-faith Dialogue" at the Sacred Web 2006 Conference in Edmonton, Canada. Lumbard demonstrates how, from a Traditionalist perspective, we might view some seemingly irreconcilable differences over an historical figure who is part of two very separate religious traditions - in this case, the figure of Christ as understood by Christians and M...
Prof. S. H. Nasr on “The Recovery of the Sacred: Tradition & Perennialism in the Contemporary World”
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“The Recovery of the Sacred: Tradition and Perennialism in the Contemporary World” was the keynote address given by Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr to the Sacred Web 2006 Conference in Edmonton, Canada. His talk presented a survey of the influences that scientism and modernism have had on the contemporary world. Prof. Nasr also pointed out significant ways in which the Perennialist perspective has cont...
William Chittick discusses “The Traditional Approach to Learning”
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William Chittick presented his paper “The Traditional Approach to Learning” to the 2006 Sacred Web Conference "Tradition in the Modern World.” His talk begins with an explanation of how the ancient Confucian tradition considers the central purpose of education to be a profound awakening of each individual. Chittick then moves to other traditions, focusing on Islam as an example, showing that th...
William Stoddart explains Guénon’s contributions to Perennialist Philosophy
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René Guénon (1886-1951) was a French metaphysician, writer, and editor who was largely responsible for laying the metaphysical groundwork for the Traditionalist or Perennialist school of thought in the early twentieth century. His writings were very influential on the Perennialist writers and thinkers who followed him.
What is the Perennialist school of thought?
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Authors Martin Lings, James Cutsinger, William Stoddart, and Mark Perry discuss some central aspects of the school of thought called the Perennial Philosophy. The speakers focus upon Frithjof Schuon's writings about the transcendent unity of religions and the imprint of the single and same divine Reality that underlies the diverse religious traditions.
James Cutsinger explains the "transcendent unity of religions" as found in Schuon's writings
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Prof. James Cutsinger (1953 - 2020) was a Christian scholar but also had a deep understanding of the Perennial Philosophy and the work of Frithjof Schuon. Here, Cutsinger offers concise but profound insight into the meaning of the "transcendent unity of religions" as found in the numerous works of Schuon.
James Cutsinger defines the "Perennial Philosophy"
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Prof. James Cutsinger outlines the historical use of the term "Perennial Philosophy," and provides metaphors to illustrate his definition of the term. The "transcendent unity of religions," though not explicitly mentioned, is naturally connected to the latter, more expansive understanding of the Perennial Philosophy.
James Cutsinger corrects the idea that the Perennial Philosophy opposes traditional Christianity
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Prof. James Cutsinger was an orthodox Christian scholar who was also very knowledgeable about philosophy and the Perennial Philosophy in particular. In this in-depth talk, he refers to the New and Old Testaments, and ancient Christian theology and iconography to show that the Logos (Christ in Christianity) in fact can communicate Its truths to other religious traditions in different forms. This...
James Cutsinger describes how he successfully used Frithjof Schuon's ideas in his teaching
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Prof. James Cutsinger describes how various insights found in Schuon's writings, based on the transcendent unity of religions, helped him communicate such concepts as the doctrine and method in all religious traditions, the necessary existence of evil in the world. Prof. Cutsinger notes that these are "Perennialist ideas."
What Can American Indian Traditions Teach Us About Sustainability?
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This recorded lesson first defines "sustainability" and then goes on to demonstrate how the Native Americans (focusing most often on the Plains tribes) incorporated profound values of sustainability into their various cultures. The lessons within the Native American traditions for other civilizations struggling to understand and adopt ways of sustainability are very clear. The recording include...
The American Indian Experience, 1500-2013
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This is a 45-minute video lesson, offered for free classroom use. The video shows author Michael Fitzgerald giving this lesson to a class at Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana in 2013. The lesson focuses on the history of the contacts Native American tribes had with European and American settlers and with the US governments over many generations. It includes video of the presenter, textual sli...
Huston Smith explains how he incorporated Frithjof Schuon’s writings into his own spiritual practice
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Huston Smith explains how he incorporated Frithjof Schuon’s writings into his own spiritual practice
Huston Smith tells the story of how he discovered Frithjof Schuon’s works
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Huston Smith tells the story of how he discovered Frithjof Schuon’s works
Huston Smith shares his personal answer to the question “Who Is Frithjof Schuon?”
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Huston Smith shares his personal answer to the question “Who Is Frithjof Schuon?”
Huston Smith explains how he situates Frithjof Schuon among the great metaphysicians of history
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Huston Smith explains how he situates Frithjof Schuon among the great metaphysicians of history
Huston Smith discusses Frithof Schuon’s unique reconciliation of esoterism with exoterism
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Huston Smith discusses Frithof Schuon’s unique reconciliation of esoterism with exoterism
Huston Smith explains how he would compare Frithjof Schuon to current philosophers
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Huston Smith explains how he would compare Frithjof Schuon to current philosophers
William Stoddart lists the four key authors in the development of the Perennialist school of thought
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William Stoddart lists the four key authors in the development of the Perennialist school of thought
William Stoddart notes Guénon’s and Schuon’s emphasis on the necessity of orthodox religions
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William Stoddart notes Guénon’s and Schuon’s emphasis on the necessity of orthodox religions
Stoddart summarizes 4 central themes in Frithjof Schuon’s work: Truth, prayer, virtue, and beauty
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Stoddart summarizes 4 central themes in Frithjof Schuon’s work: Truth, prayer, virtue, and beauty
Author William Stoddart discusses Frithjof Schuon’s emphasis on detachment, objectivity, and virtue
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Author William Stoddart discusses Frithjof Schuon’s emphasis on detachment, objectivity, and virtue
Seyyed Hossein Nasr answers the question "Who was Frithjof Schuon?"
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr answers the question "Who was Frithjof Schuon?"
Seyyed Hossein Nasr speaks about the people to whom Frithjof Schuon addressed his books
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr speaks about the people to whom Frithjof Schuon addressed his books
Seyyed Hossein Nasr explains why reading books on metaphysics, including Schuon’s, can be difficult
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr explains why reading books on metaphysics, including Schuon’s, can be difficult
Seyyed Hossein Nasr highlights what he considers to be Schuon's four most important books
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr highlights what he considers to be Schuon's four most important books
Seyyed Hossein Nasr explains Frithjof Schuon's critique of modern philosophy
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Seyyed Hossein Nasr explains Frithjof Schuon's critique of modern philosophy