Gifts of the Spirit
Living the Wisdom of the Great Religious Traditions
By Paul Kaufman, Philip Zaleski | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
Drawing on the wisdom of teacher from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from around the world help us find new spiritual meaning in life's key passages.
Discover everyday spiritual riches through:
- Zen arts of cooking and eating
- Jewwish and Native American coming-of-age rituals
- Bedouin rules of hospitality and friendship
- Mindful approached to pregnancy and birth
- Ancient Christian practices that nurture the dying
- Shaker philosophies of daily work and craft
- The Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep
Editions of Gifts of the Spirit
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780060697020
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061922541
Read an Excerpt
Drawing on the wisdom of teacher from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from around the world help us find new spiritual meaning in life's key passages.
Discover everyday spiritual riches through:
- Zen arts of cooking and eating
- Jewwish and Native American coming-of-age rituals
- Bedouin rules of hospitality and friendship
- Mindful approached to pregnancy and birth
- Ancient Christian practices that nurture the dying
- Shaker philosophies of daily work and craft
- The Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gifts of the Spirit about?
Drawing on the wisdom of teacher from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from around the world help us find new spiritual meaning in life's key passages.
Discover everyday spiritual riches through:
- Zen arts of cooking and eating
- Jewwish and Native American coming-of-age rituals
- Bedouin rules of hospitality and friendship
- Mindful approached to pregnancy and birth
- Ancient Christian practices that nurture the dying
- Shaker philosophies of daily work and craft
- The Buddhist way to a peaceful night's sleep
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Gifts of the Spirit?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs
Where can I read a sample of Gifts of the Spirit?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780060697020
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Gifts of the Spirit?
Paul Kaufman, Philip Zaleski
Who is the Publisher of the book Gifts of the Spirit?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Gifts of the Spirit is available as paperback(ISBN 9780060697020) and ebook(ISBN 9780061922541)
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