Discover a Timeless Source of Strength and Inspiration
When we face challenges that seem too daunting to overcome, where can we find the strength to carry on? There is an inexhaustible wellspring of energy available to us in the moments of quiet stillness when we become aware of the Divine.
For decades, Howard Thurman's words have guided many toward this deep inner reservoir, from leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President Barack Obama to countless people looking for the inspiration to deal creatively with the everyday struggles of life. Now with The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman, you can hear some of the most powerful recordings from this treasured spiritual luminary.
An Inner Path Toward Our Inherent Divinity
Howard Thurman was a Christian theologian, yet he knew that no religion could ever "own" God. Instead, he spoke of the mystical experience-the deep knowledge that each of us is always surrounded and pervaded by Spirit.
In these recordings, he offers insights on how we can open ourselves to our inherent divinity. With thunderous testimony and gentle whispers from the heart, he illuminates the inner journey that leads us ever toward a love so great that it can only come from God.
Essential Wisdom from a True Pioneer of the Spirit
Howard Thurman's words transcend any single religious tradition or era in history, for they have the power to give wings to all of us when we are suffering or in doubt. The Living Wisdom of Howard Thurman brings you a unique opportunity to hear one of America's greatest spiritual teachers-speaking to you across the years with timeless wisdom for your human journey.
Introductions by Vincent Harding, Michael Bernard Beckwith, Alice Walker, Luther Smith, Edward Kaplan, and Liza Rankow Spirit and action-how we can create free and easy access between the outer and inner life Love beyond virtues and faults-resting in the divine love that supports us in all our circumstances. Howard Thurman's powerful call for peace and wisdom in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination More than seven hours of recordings selected from Dr. Thurman's most inspiring broadcasts, sermons, and prayers
Howard Thurman
Howard Thurman (1899-1981) was a philosopher, theologian, educator, reformer, and author of more than 20 books, including Jesus and the Disinherited and The Inward Journey. He championed Gandhi's non-violent methods in the West and inspired both black and white leaders in the American struggle for equality and civil rights.
Michael Bernard Beckwith
Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a transdenominational community in Los Angeles. He is the founder of the University of Transformational Studies and Leadership, and an international speaker and teacher of meditation. Beckwith is a featured teacher in the film The Secret, and also appears in the films Pass It On and Living Luminaries. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. Beckwith's books include Inspirations of the Heart, 40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, and A Manifesto of Peace.
Alice Walker
Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the American Book Award in 1983, Alice Walker is recognized as one of the major writers of our time. Her novels include The Third Life of Grange Copeland; Meridian; The Temple of My Familiar; and Possessing the Secret of Joy. The Color Purple spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list and was made into a film directed by Steven Spielberg. An essayist, poet, short story writer, and children's book author, Alice Walker has taught at Wellesley College, Brown, Sarah Lawrence College, and Harvard, and was an associate professor of English at Yale.
