Frithjof Schuon: Life and Teachings (S U N Y Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)

The first book in English devoted to the religious philosopher Frithjof Schuon (1907–1998) to appear since his death, this biography also provides an analysis of his work and spiritual teachings. Relying on Schuon's published works as well as unpublished correspondence and other documents, the authors highlight the originality of Schuon's life and teachings in terms of his consistent focus on esoterism, defined as the inner penetration of sacred forms and spiritual practices vis-à-vis the religio perennis, the eternal wisdom that lies at the core of all sacred paths. Schuon's life, they argue, is a quest for the inner meaning of religious experience, as is indicated by his connections to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Native American Shamanism. Spiritual seekers from all backgrounds will appreciate this comprehensive study of this towering figure of comparative religion. "The first book in English devoted to the religious philosopher Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998) to appear since his death, this biography also provides an analysis of his work and spiritual teachings. Relying on Schuon's published works as well as unpublished correspondence and other documents, the authors highlight the originality of Schuon's life and teachings in terms of his consistent focus on esoterism, defined as the inner penetration of sacred forms and spiritual practices vis-a-vis the religio perennis, the eternal wisdom that lies at the core of all sacred paths. Schuon's life, they argue, is a quest for the inner meaning of religious experience, as is indicated by his connections to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Native American Shamanism. Spiritual seekers from all backgrounds will appreciate this comprehensive study of this towering figure of comparative religion."--BOOK JACKET. FRITHJOF SCHUON......Page 2 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 1. A Biographical Approach......Page 20 2. A Spiritual Portrait......Page 70 3. Esoterism and Tradition......Page 94 4. Metaphysical and Spiritual Aesthetics......Page 122 Conclusion......Page 142 APPENDIX 1: Frithjof Schuon: General Considerations on Spiritual Functions......Page 144 APPENDIX 2: Frithjof Schuon: Christian Gnosis......Page 148 CHAPTER 1......Page 152 CHAPTER 2......Page 167 CHAPTER 3......Page 183 CHAPTER 4......Page 192 APPENDIX 2......Page 198 Bibliography of Works by Frithjof Schuon......Page 200 B......Page 206 G......Page 207 L......Page 208 R......Page 209 V......Page 210 Z......Page 211 A Comprehensive Introduction To The Life And Work Of The Preeminent Expositor Of Perennial Philosophy.