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St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566-1607)

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Portrait of the Hugging Saint

In 'Darshan, The Embrace,' director Jan Kounen investigates the territory of the sublime for a portrait of Ammachi.

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Buddhism's Gospel

Everyone is capable of that spiritual illumination called enlightenment--especially during Rohatsu.

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A 'Da Vinci Code' Study Guide

Use this resource to help clarify your thoughts and focus discussion about the book and movie.

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Spiritual Awakening and the Near-Death Experience

Near-death survivors speak of the same mystical joy experienced by saints, yogis, and lamas. Meditation offers another path.

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Transfiguration

We are like lumps of coal, dusty and inert. But we have one talent: we can burn. And when we do, God's light shines forth in us.

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What Are Muslim Women's Rights?

At a major Muslim convention, Asra Nomani addresses the crowd about gender equality in Islam.

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Receiving the Call

Beset by doubt about his path, young Martin Luther King, Jr. heard Jesus' voice.

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Think Like the Universe

How to illuminate your soul in this cosmically-charged holiday season.

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Meditation, Mantras, and Mentors

Three lessons for the Zen student.

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