A story waiting to pierce you
Subtitle: Mongolia, Tibet, and the destiny of the Western world
By: by Peter Kingsley
Publisher: Golden Sufi Center; The Golden Sufi Center; Brand: The Golden Sufi Center
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Point Reyes Station, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781890350208; 9781890350215
Description: Revealing a forgotten truth in the present day, this account illuminates the crumbling political and economic structures of the West, shedding light on an ongoing and arduous search for a sense of purpose. Recounting a true story, this exploration tells of a wandering Mongol shaman who made a dramatic appearance around the Mediterranean centuries before the time of Christ. Highlighting how this nomad came as an envoy on a mission of purification, this study records how he met with a man who became tremendously influential in Western science, philosophy, culture, and religion: Pythagoras. The essence of Western civilization is said to have originated from this meeting. This examination argues that today's conflicts and tensions have stemmed from taking this monumental occasion for granted, forgetting that there must be a greater meaning to life than everyday efforts and struggles. Reflecting on a time when Eastern and Western cultures were one, this evocation contends that there is still a common spiritual heritage to all civilizations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: The aim; title: The journey; title: The goal; title: The view; title: The endless joy.