Following a Sacred Path

Spirituality in Different Faith Traditions

Following a Sacred Path

OPENING OUR EARS TO DIFFERENT VOICES

A Chorus of Wisdom
It’s a thrilling time to be a believer and to so ground yourself in scripture and tradition that you are able to accept and be open to what other people are believing and where they are growing.

FROM THE CHRISTIAN TRADITION

Celtic Christianity

Celtic Christianity
The spirituality of the ancient Celts, as seen in their prayers, worship, beliefs and the people they held up as holy


 

Practicing Orthodox Christianity
Frederica Mathewes-Green, author of Facing East: A Pilgrim's Journey into the Mysteries of Orthodoxy, discusses the spiritual practices of Orthodox Christianity.

The Call to Follow Jesus Completely
When we ask the question of what it means to lead a spiritual life from a Christian perspective, there is no univocal opinion...But I am willing to give my opinion as one who wrestles with this question on a regular basis.

THOUGHTS ON JEWISH SPIRITUALITY

Faith from a Jewish Perspective
Faith, and by that I mean one’s ability to access the divine, does not seem to me to occupy the central place in Jewish spirituality that it does for Christianity. Sure faith is important, but acting, or pretending, like you have faith is not only more important but, fortunately, something over which most of us have at least some control.

10 Ways to Be a Spiritual Person
Jewish spirituality is grounded in seeing God in the everyday, and living spiritually means making a difference in this world now.

THE BUDDHIST WAY

Basics of Buddhism
An overview of some different aspects of Buddhist spirituality, including meditation, the Noble Path, the Five Precepts, non-attachment and more.

FROM THE HINDU TRADITION

Swami Adiswarananda on Vedantic Spirituality
Swami Adiswarananda speaks on the practice of Vedanta.

The Spiritual Teachings of Ram Dass
Everyone has heard the one about the successful man or woman who has everything, drops out of the rat race, goes to India, meets a guru, and finds God. That all started with Ram Dass.

MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES

An Overview
Dr. Nabil Bayakly discusses what it means to lead a spiritual, Islamic life