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Wisdom of the World

Series examining the spiritual and practical wisdom of past and present

World Service,12 episodes

Episodes

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The Vision of Wisdom
What is wisdom and where do we find it?
25 Nov 1997,13 mins
Silence
'Absence of words doesn't mean absence of communication'
01 Dec 1997,13 mins
Trickster
The global character of the Trickster and what they tell us about the way the world is
16 Dec 1997,13 mins
The Fool
'The shadow which shapes the light'. A look at the role of Holy Fools
16 Dec 1997,13 mins
Common Sense
What is common sense and where can it be found today?
16 Dec 1997,13 mins
Wisdom of Unknowing
A look at the wisdom gained by other means than mere facts
18 Dec 1997,13 mins
Laughter
'Clowns help the world run'. A look at the importance of laughter and humour
18 Dec 1997,13 mins
Detachment
A look at philosophies of detachment and the renunciation of worldy goods
01 Jan 1998,14 mins
Forgiveness
Why is it so hard to forgive and forget and is true repentance possible?
16 Jan 1998,13 mins
The Dark Night
Examining physical and metaphorical darkness and stories about it from around the world
16 Jan 1998,13 mins
Humility
'The really wise man is he who learns from everyone'
04 Feb 1998,14 mins
Compassion
The need for compassion in a changing world
04 Feb 1998,14 mins