“MULTIFAITH MYSTICS”


Humanity’s Guidance Toward Global Civilization



Instructor:
Harold Rosen haroldrosen@shaw.ca
Sponsor:
Unitarian Church – Adult Religious Education Program

To Register:
contact Tara (tara@vancouverunitarians.ca) at the Unitarian Church of Vancouver (604-261-7204) 949 West 49th, Vancouver telephone (604-530-3020)


Course Description:

The Quest for Oneness takes many forms – paradoxically or not so paradoxically! This Quest reflects varying historical settings, religious heritages, and distinctive spiritual experiences – yet universals seem discernible in these diverse paths of ascent. In this course, we survey the lives and teachings of influential mystics from wide-ranging traditions. What visions did they feel compelled to share? How were their teachings similar and different? How did they affect their times? Is an evolutionary trend traceable across the ages? What guidance do the great mystics bring us today? An informal lecture-discussion format and a safe climate for exploration will be offered.

Schedule: 8 Tuesdays, 7-9pm: Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 W 49th, Vancouver

1 – April 27 – Introduction & Native Mysticism: Black Elk & the Medicine Wheel
2 – May 4 – Chinese Mysticism: Lao Tzu & Chuang Tzu
3 – May 11 – Jewish Mysticism: Kabbalah, Luria & Baal Shem Tov
4 – May 18 – Hindu Mysticism: Sankara & Ramanuja
5 – May 25 – Buddhist Mysticism: Nagarjuna & Asanga
6 – June 1 – Christian & Unitarian Mysticism: Dionysius, Eckhart & Emerson
7 – June 8 – Islamic Mysticism: Ibn Arabi & Rumi
8 – June 15 – Conclusion & Baha’i Mysticism: ‘The Eye to Past Ages’