Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
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Mark W. Muesse
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Written by:
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Mark W. Muesse
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The Great Courses
About this listen
No understanding of human life, individual or collective, could be complete without factoring in the role and contribution of these history-shaping teachers. Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.
Speaking from multilevel personal experience with these teachings, Professor Muesse leads you in an inquiry with a dynamic double thrust.
First, you'll get the chance to reflect in depth on the most essential values of spirituality and the art of living, seen from four archetypal perspectives. Second, you'll delve into the historical contexts and individual lives of the four sages, and how the religious and philosophical traditions we associate with them came into being. The lectures serve as a unique window on the origins of these traditions, through their focus on the teachings, actions, and historical roles of the sages who inspired them. In uncovering the original wisdom and practices of each sage, you'll grapple with key questions. How did each man understand the nature of the universe? How did each envision the human self? What did they each see as the path to true self-realization? In words reflecting profound and compassionate insight, these lectures bring the teachings vividly alive as they speak to their essential purpose and as they shed light on the choices we all face, moment by moment, in living deliberately and savoring life to the fullest.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-03-01
Very good audio book
Really loved the book. Presents multiple views of looking at goodness coming from different teachers.
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- Jason Davidson
- 2019-02-22
Great course, Excellent Speaker
Mark does a great job approaching this challenging subject to break down the topics into manageable segments. He stays true to his commitment at the outset of focusing on the human from a historical perspective then transitioning to the teachings, then the metaphysics, and their lasting impact. He delivers an even-handed perspective on all four with only a hint of personal bias attached. Very informative and thought provoking!
Take Away: Regardless of tradition, there are always things we can learn about how to live up to the ideals that promote greater inclusivity and acceptance if we are open to listening to perspectives other than our own.
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- C.
- 2023-05-27
Good to broaden ones perspective
rich detail and discussion, a good way to broaden one's perspective, the comparative portion is appreciated as well as the authors own thoughts and conclusions as they relate to himself
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- Saide Sayah
- 2019-07-26
Excellent and Engaging Lectures
I listed to this course over a long road trip and after getting through the 14 hours of lectures, I found myself going back to listen to other parts again. The Professor Mark Muesse provides the lectures in 30 to 35 minutes chapter and is very engaging in his delivery. I was also impressed with his research, analysis, theories and humility in providing the content.
I highly recommend this course!
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-01-31
Differing opinion
Although the delivery was well done, My opinions differ in a lot of ways.
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