In today's world, you don't have to look far to find violence, hatred, and deep spiritual rifts. From discouraging headlines of religious upheaval splashed across the front pages, to quiet tensions among people you encounter every day, divergences in the way humans lead their spiritual lives crop up in many different ways. Holding the firm belief that our likenesses vastly outnumber our differences, Dr. Patrick Swift compiled One Mountain, Many Paths in the wake of the September 11th attacks. One Mountain, Many Paths is filled with uplifting quotes from the sacred texts of all the great religious traditions. Serving as a collection of guideposts for the reader's spiritual journey, the book illuminates the common threads of faith, hope, and love that weave together these traditions—including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, indigenous proverbs, and many others.

A spiritual companion or gift for family and friends, this book highlights the common threads of hope, love, and peace that have woven humanity together for thousands of years. It begins with the author's view of the World Trade Towers collapsing and caring for some of the wounded, followed by 100 uplifting quotes taken from all the great religious traditions of the world, organized into chapters such as ?Love One Another? and ?Love Your Enemy.?

Dr. Patrick Swift was a witness to the World Trade Center attacks on September 11th and gave assistance to some of the victims. He is a passionate advocate for interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance. Swift holds a faculty appointment at NYU Medical Center where he works as a psychologist. Prior to his career in healthcare, Swift studied to become a Jesuit priest and completed the Ignatian 30-day silent retreat. He has studied Eastern Philosophy and meditation, and completed a pilgrimage to India on a 75-day trip around the world.