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1 - he Critical Emendation of Hamadānī's Inspirations Treatise
علیرضا ٍEbrahim معصومه NakiniMir Sayyed ʿAlī Hamadānī (1314-1384) is one of the great Sufi masters of Kubravī order who has played a crucial role in developing and promoting the Islamic teachings, especially in the northern and central parts of Iran, Central Asia and north India (Kashmir). Some of MoreMir Sayyed ʿAlī Hamadānī (1314-1384) is one of the great Sufi masters of Kubravī order who has played a crucial role in developing and promoting the Islamic teachings, especially in the northern and central parts of Iran, Central Asia and north India (Kashmir). Some of his treatises have been published in Persian speaking countries, however there are some manuscript version of his writings which have not still been published. The Risālah-ye Vāridāt (The Treatise of Inspirations) is one these manuscripts. Here, we emendate this treatise based on three different manuscripts. We tried to correct scribes' mistakes and prepare a reliable edition of this treatise. Risālah-ye Vāridāt consists of an introduction and an epilogue. The text is a prose poem full of companionate advice. The main characteristics of Kubravī order can be traced in the treatise such as paying attention to religious obligations, avoiding superficial understanding of religious teachings, following futuwwa path, Shi'ite tendencies and holding some teachings of Ibn al-'arabī. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Smile and Laughter in the Sanskrit Literature and Indian Religious Art
محب علی AbsalanIn Sanskrit literature, smile and laughter have a tight link with the cosmic life. In mythological narratives, gods’ smile and laughter were interpreted as personal emotions. But sometimes the appearances of these features are so vague that it is difficult to unde MoreIn Sanskrit literature, smile and laughter have a tight link with the cosmic life. In mythological narratives, gods’ smile and laughter were interpreted as personal emotions. But sometimes the appearances of these features are so vague that it is difficult to understand or explain them rationally. Now, our question is that: what is the meaning of smile and laughter in Indian religious art and literature? Is it just an aesthetic feature? Or is it a manifestation of a sacred concept? Hinduism accepts laughter and smile for gods and human and there are texts full of anecdotes which recognize these two features associated to the liberation from the cycle of life or samsāra. Jainism negates laughter and limits smile to unliberated men, so it has no moral justification. In other words, laughter which is a result of ignorance will lead to reincarnation in the world of samsāra. For Buddhists smile have both spiritual and worldly value so it has two aspects, exoteric and esoteric, which belong to the gods and human, but from the Buddha's point of view, laughter belongs to the perfect men who have reached nirvāna and gained absolute knowledge by understanding the truth of suffering. Manuscript profile -
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3 - The Thoughts and Teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg
حبیب Bashirpour Shahram PazoukiEmanuel Swedenborg was strongly influenced by the intellectual debates of 18th century. The great problem of that time was the dichotomy between science and religion. He started his career as a scientist, but after a mystical experience he ended with the path of religio MoreEmanuel Swedenborg was strongly influenced by the intellectual debates of 18th century. The great problem of that time was the dichotomy between science and religion. He started his career as a scientist, but after a mystical experience he ended with the path of religion and spirituality. However, he did not give up the path of science and tried to make a compromise between religion and science. Swedenborg had some strange experiences which he tried to express them logically. As a Protestant mystic, Swedenborg's thoughts is somehow a reminiscent of Jacob Boehme's ideas. His mysticism is mainly based on the Biblical teachings. Manuscript profile -
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4 - A Probe about the Nuances between Spirituality and Religion
behzad hamidiehThe subject of spirituality is now an important academic field. Certainly a growing interest in spirituality is one of the most striking aspects of contemporary culture. So, we have to provide a correct definition of it. According to several definitions and popular usag MoreThe subject of spirituality is now an important academic field. Certainly a growing interest in spirituality is one of the most striking aspects of contemporary culture. So, we have to provide a correct definition of it. According to several definitions and popular usage, spirituality differs from religion, mysticism and ethics. Spirituality, as an apriori concept, is not dependent to the concept of religion. There is now a prevalent idiom that says: “I am spiritual but not religious” (SBNR). Why so many people are SBNR? One reason is that religion is more dogmatic and stable than spirituality. Spirituality is interwoven with some kind of freedom, but religion impose and dictate complete obedience. The key features of spirituality consists of an existential return toward a transcendental and sacred entity. This return which manifests in many aspects such as pschico-somatic, cognitive, intuitive and behavioral aspects of men, is an essential factor in making life meaningful. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Natural and Cultural Phenomena in Rumi's Thoughts
Seyyed Hamid Reza Raoof مهدی HasanzadehRumi's works are full of stories and anecdotes through which one can acquire some knowledge of his own mystical experiences. Rumi's mystical experiences could be divided into three categories: experiencing the divine nature, the truth of man and the spiritual practice, MoreRumi's works are full of stories and anecdotes through which one can acquire some knowledge of his own mystical experiences. Rumi's mystical experiences could be divided into three categories: experiencing the divine nature, the truth of man and the spiritual practice, each is connected to three different fields of theology, i.e., God, man and their relations. Rumi, as a Muslim mystic, has faced with the world and experienced it as a dynamic and spiritual phenomenon. In fact, mystical experience usually confirms the religious beliefs of the mystic and the mystic tries to establish a link between what he observes and what he believes. Therefore, the mystical experience has a strong influence on the spiritual and worldly life of the mystic. Manuscript profile -
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6 - The Comparison of Tasks and Rights of Husbands and Wives in Talmud and Man la yahḍuruhu al-Faqih
عاطفه Abdikhan M J Shams طاهره حاج ابراهیمی مجید Ma'arefHaving the same source and emphasizing the necessity to comply with the religious law, many similarities are found in the two religions, Judaism and Islam. Due to their emphasis on the law, ‎ these two religions are mentioned as task-oriented religions; the obligato MoreHaving the same source and emphasizing the necessity to comply with the religious law, many similarities are found in the two religions, Judaism and Islam. Due to their emphasis on the law, ‎ these two religions are mentioned as task-oriented religions; the obligatory tasks which define the relation between men and God and also the relations of people with each other. The mutual relation between husbands and wives is one of these relations and the religious law was introduced to protect this relation and as a result to establish a peaceful family. According to these religions both husband and wife, are responsible for their family and each of them has her/his own tasks, this division of labour maintains a balance in the family. In this respect, there are many similarities between Judaism and Islam. Emphasizing on Talmud (Instruction, Learning) and Man la yahḍuruhu ‎al-Faqih (For Him not in the Presence of a Jurisprudent), this paper deals with the issue of tasks and rights of husbands and wives in Judaism and Islam. Manuscript profile -
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7 - The Three Bodies of Buddha
مریم NavabiMahāyāna school of Buddhism introduces the doctrine of Tri-kāya or the three bodies of Buddha for explaining the nature of the Buddha. According to this theory, Buddha has three bodies or three different manifestations. The most important body of Buddha is dharma kāya a MoreMahāyāna school of Buddhism introduces the doctrine of Tri-kāya or the three bodies of Buddha for explaining the nature of the Buddha. According to this theory, Buddha has three bodies or three different manifestations. The most important body of Buddha is dharma kāya and it is the real essence of all things, so, it resides in innermost part of human beings and only through the mystical knowledge men could be aware of it. However, different schools of Mahāyāna, based on their philosophical viewpoints presents different interpretation of dharma- kāya. The second body of Buddha is Sambhogā- kāya which dwells in heaven and only Bodhisattvas could enjoy it. This body of Buddha is in the lower place than dharma body. Another body of Buddha is Nirmāna-kāya. It is the visual manifestation of Buddha on the earth. This is the historical Buddha who brought his emancipating knowledge to people. According to this doctrine Buddha not only manifested himself as Šakyamunī but also have appeared in different forms or bodies. Manuscript profile
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