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Mysticism and Social Change (continued; Lawrence Lecture), 1978 October 13
This continuation of Thurman's talk on mysticism and social action finds him illustrating the ultimate principles of the mystic. For the mystic, social action is not an end in itself, but rather is the process by which the mystics removes obstacles blocking the altar in their own heart. The mystic is one who has undergone a journey of self into their central core where God dwells, where the forgiveness of God is found. But what the mystic discovers is not just for themselves, but for all people. The mystic's social action is motivated by the dream of awakening people to that presence within themselves. It is in this work that the mystic redeems their own soul, even in the face of ultimate sacrifice, by remaining loyal to the mystical insight that life is one, and God's love is available to all.
Part of the Collection, Mysticism and Social Change (1978, Berkeley, CA)
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Description by Rodell Jefferson III.
Recorded in Unitarian Church, Berkeley, California
Citation: Thurman, Howard, “Mysticism and Social Change (continued; Lawrence Lecture), 1978 October 13,” The Howard Thurman Digital Archive, accessed July 9, 2024, https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/items/show/1132.
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By Howard Thurman (Uploaded by Duncan Hamra)This continuation of Thurman's talk on mysticism and social action finds him illustrating the ultimate principles of the mystic. For the mystic, social action is not an end in itself, but rather is the process by which the mystics removes obstacles blocking the altar in their own heart. The mystic is one who has undergone a journey of self into their central core where God dwells, where the forgiveness of God is found. But what the mystic discovers is not just for themselves, but for all people. The mystic's social action is motivated by the dream of awakening people to that presence within themselves. It is in this work that the mystic redeems their own soul, even in the face of ultimate sacrifice, by remaining loyal to the mystical insight that life is one, and God's love is available to all.
Part of the Collection, Mysticism and Social Change (1978, Berkeley, CA)
Tags:
Description by Rodell Jefferson III.
Recorded in Unitarian Church, Berkeley, California
Citation: Thurman, Howard, “Mysticism and Social Change (continued; Lawrence Lecture), 1978 October 13,” The Howard Thurman Digital Archive, accessed July 9, 2024, https://thurman.pitts.emory.edu/items/show/1132.