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Personal Philosophy
Variant Title:The Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith
Series Title:Wisdom of Faith Series, The
Content:Documentary Film
Available From:PBS Video
Media Type:Videocassette
Release Date:1996
Audience:Higher Education
Secondary Education
Running Time:5 hours for 5 videos
Physical Description:5 video cassettes, color, 5 hours
Language:English
Subject:Arts
Philosophy and Religion
Subheading:Buddhism
Christianity
Confucianism
Fine Arts
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Music
Region:Asia General
East Asia
South Asia
Southeast Asia



Abstract:

For half a century Huston Smith has immersed himself in the world's religions, seeking to understand their hold on the human heart and imagination. Now, Bill Moyers talks with Smith about how the six great religions -- Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam -- differ, and what they hold in common. Richly embellished with art, architecture, music and poetry from around the world, the series leads you to an understanding of the common heart of religious experience. Smith relates how he discovered the mysteries of multi-phonic chanting during a sabbatical among Tibetan monks. He discusses the intertwining of opposites, the key to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Smith offers his interpretation of the meaning of prayer in Western religions, and speaks of the difficulty of achieving spirituality today. He sees all of the world's religions offering windows to the same transcendent truths. Titles are: "Hinduism and Buddhism," "Confucianism," "Christianity and Judaism," "Islam," and "A Personal Philosophy."




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