In this EHoP Mystics Series video, Christine Luna Munger lectures on the life and wisdom teachings of Thomas Merton. How did the mystics who came in the generations before us carve out a path for us? How have figures like Thomas Merton—scholar, poet, mystic, contemplative activist—shaped the ground we are all walking on? This lecture… Read more
Mystics Series: Francis of Assisi
In this EHoP Mystics Series video, Susan Stabile lectures on the life and wisdom teachings of Francis of Assisi. “I’m particularly happy to get to talk about Francis. My years as a Christian sandwich 20 years that I spent practicing Buddhism, and during those years, Francis was my one continuing link with Christianity and the… Read more
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Mystics Series: Kabir
In this EHoP Mystics Series audio lecture, former EHoP director Ward Bauman teaches on the life and wisdom teachings of the 15th century Indian poet Kabir. Born a Muslim, Kabir studied under a Hindu guru, but did not himself identify with either tradition. Kabir was a fascinating, controversial figure whose biography is filled with legends… Read more
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Mystics