Synopses & Reviews
This fascinating anthology presents the writings of enlightened and much neglected women on many aspects of spiritual wisdom, with particular emphasis on the increasingly influential theme of non-duality the core philosophy behind The Power of Now. As a prelude to the profiles, Paula Marvelly offers a definition of mysticism, looks at the feminine aspects of mysticism within each of the major world religions, discusses what it means to be a woman mystic, and explains why the women, from all ages and faiths, were chosen. She explores their lives, experiences, and teachings, drawing out the key underlying themes that relate to the concept of non-duality. The profiles, presented in chronological order, are illustrated with a photograph or artists impression, and the collection includes the writings of Sappho, Rabia, Yeshe Tsogyal, Hildegarde von Bingen, Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Sienna, Mirabai, Emily Dickinson, Madame Blavatsky, Sharada Devi, Evelyn Underhill, Anandamayi Ma, Irina Tweedie, and many others.
Synopsis
Too often the words of enlightened women have fallen upon deaf earsbut this fascinating anthology restores their wisdom to the world. Paula Marvelly leads us on an inspiring journey as she analyzes the insights of women from various cultures and eras, with particular emphasis on the theme of non-dualitythe experience of losing ones individuality and becoming one with the universe. As a prelude to the profiles, Marvelly defines mysticism, examines the feminine within the major world religions, discusses what it means to be a woman mystic, and explains why she chose these particular figures. The profiles, presented in chronological order and illustrated with a photograph or artist's impression, include Sappho, Rabi'a, Yeshe Tsogyal, Catherine of Sienna, Emily Dickinson, Sharada Devi, Anandamayi Ma, and many others.