Synopsis
Rosaries - strings of beads used for counting prayers - are used by over half the world's religions. The bead acts as a receptacle of ancient power and meaning in Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Judaism. In all faith traditions, simply pausing on a bead is an act of meditation, bringing one back to the "centre" (who you are and where you are), stilling the mind and presenting, as Jewish thought has it, "a way out of the labyrinth of life." This rich compendium of ancient teachings is the first book to reveal the mystical secrets of prayer beads. It demonstrates to believers and non-faith readers alike, ways to apply the spiritual wisdom of different rosary meditations to everyday life. An essential sourcebook for urban mystics and religious traditionalists alike, Beads of Faith is more than a celebration of the beauty and power of the rosary. In unlocking the mysteries of sacred practices the world over, it becomes an essential guide for all those, irrespective of religious background, who seek inner peace in an increasingly chaotic world.
Written in straightforward language, this is the perfect thought-provoking gift book for readers of all faiths and none, who seek inner peace, self-knowledge and understanding. - The first book on the sacred rituals of prayer beads in the world's major religions - Christian Rosary; Latin Church, Eastern Orthodox (Greek and Russian); Jewish Tephilim; Hindu Mala; Buddhist Rosary; Muslim Tasbih; Native American Traditions; African Traditions; Non-faith Beads - There are breath meditations and mantra yoga, mindfulness routines and prayer postures, healing chants and a myriad of ways to meditate, all with simple instructions - Offers inspiring thoughts and life-enhancing prayers from the great yogis, gurus, rabbis and saints of past and present, East and West - The beauty of each faith's rosary is highlighted with stunning images of medieval manuscripts, icons, Renaissance paintings, Persian miniatures, sculpture and temple carvings.
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