Roger Lipsey Bücher

Focusing on the ancient Oracle at Delphi, this collection of tales presents a unique interpretation of lost wisdom traditions through engaging stories, myths, and riddles. It recounts the experiences of a priestess who, in trance, conveyed divine insights to seekers from across the ancient world. Alongside these narratives, the book explores the role of the priestess, the concept of trance mediumship, and the enduring Delphic commandment "Know thyself." Additionally, it draws parallels with the contemporary Chief State Oracle of Tibet, enriching the exploration of divine encounters.

Drawing from little explored archives and personal correspondence, chronicles the life of the second secretary general of the United Nations who was killed in 1961 while en route to ceasefire negotiations in the Congo.

From a master biographer and longtime Gurdjieff practitioner, a brilliant new exploration of the quintessential Western esoteric teacher of the twentieth-century.The Greek-Armenian teacher G.I. Gurdjieff was one of the most original and provocative spiritual teachers in the twentieth-century West. Whereas much work on Gurdjieff has been either fawning or blindly critical, acclaimed scholar and writer Roger Lipsey balances sympathic interest in Gurdjieff and his "Fourth Way" teachings with a historian's sense of context and a biographer's feel for personality and relationships. Using a wide-range of published and unpublished sources, Lipsey explores Gurdjieff's formative travels in Central Asia, his famed teaching institution in France, the development of the Gurdjieff Movements and music, and, above all, Gurdjieff's fascinating continuous evolution as a teacher.Published on the 70th anniversary of Gurdjieff's death, Gurdjieff Reconsidered delves deeply into Gurdjieff's writings and those of his most important students, including P. D. Ouspensky and Jeanne de Salzmann. Lipsey's comprehensive approach and unerring sense of the subject make this a must-read for anyone with a serious intention to explore Gurdjieff's life, teachings, and reputation.

In the 1960s, author and Catholic monk Thomas Merton produced a body of abstract artwork that reflected his personal exploration of spirituality and served as a visual companion to his intellectual writings. This revealing book presents an attractive portfolio of 34 of Merton's pieces, each accompanied by selections of his own writing.

The book delves into the complex dynamics between Thomas Merton and his abbot, Dom James Fox, highlighting their intricate relationship. Through the lens of a respected Merton scholar, it explores themes of spirituality, authority, and personal conflict, offering insights into Merton's life and his struggles within the monastic community. This account provides a deeper understanding of Merton's character and the challenges he faced in reconciling his ideals with the realities of monastic life.

Focusing on the life and legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld, this biography delves into his role as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations and his efforts to promote peace during a tumultuous era. It explores his personal struggles, philosophical insights, and the impact of his diplomatic initiatives on global politics. The narrative highlights his commitment to humanitarian principles and his mysterious death, providing a comprehensive look at a man whose vision for international cooperation continues to resonate today.

An accessible guide to the principles and vision of Dag Hammarskjöld, a man John F. Kennedy called "the greatest statesman of our century." Dag Hammarskjöld served as Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953 until his tragic Dag Hammarskjöld served as secretary-general of the United Nations from 1953 until his tragic death in a suspicious plane crash in 1961. During those years he saw the fledgling international organization through numerous crises with skill that made him a star on the international stage. As readers of his now-classic diary, Markings, are aware, Hammarskjöld understood political leadership as an honor calling for resourcefulness, humility, moral clarity, and spiritual reflection. In this accessible handbook, acclaimed biographer Roger Lipsey details the political and personal code by which Hammarskjöld lived and made critical decisions. What emerges is the portrait of a man who struck a remarkable balance between patience and action, empathy and reserve, policy and people. Structured through short sections on themes such as courage, facing facts, and negotiation, Politics and Conscience offers a vision of ethical leadership as relevant today as it was in Hammarskjöld’s time.