Meditation Symbols in Eastern and Western Mysticism

by Manly P. Hall

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The fruition of a lifetime of study and interpretation of Eastern and Western mystical symbolism, this classic text explores meditation symbols throughout history in thirteen profusely illustrated chapters highlighting such topics as: -- Meditation Symbols-- Meditation, The Experience of Reality-- The Mandala as a Symbol of the Universe-- The Mandala as an Internal Mystery-- The Lotus Sutra and Its Mandalas-- Mandalas in Chinese Buddhism-- Mandara of the Pure Land Sect-- Mandalas in Western show more Mysticism-- The Mystical Symbols of Jacob Boehme-- Mandalas in World Government show less

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Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) was one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century. In 1934, he founded the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
291.3ReligionOther religions[Formerly: General Religious Topics][formerly: Public worship and other practices. Relocated to 203]
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BL604 .M36 .H35Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions. Mythology. RationalismWorship. Cultus

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