Böcker av Karel Werner

Freedom was the goal Karel Werner was sure of achieving at the start of his third life. As one of the 'bouncing Czechs given refuge by Britain after the 1968 Moscow-led invasion of his homeland, he was at last free to teach, soon becoming a lecturer at Durham University and remaining there until he retired.

Explores the nature and function of bhakti or devotional involvement in religious practice in India in areas where it is seldom sought or where its existence has been doubted or even denied.

A multi-purpose reference work, this dictionary contains: Sanskrit and vernacular terms used in Hindu literature and works on Hinduism; a glossary of terms and concepts to aid the understanding of Hindu ritual and spiritual practice; and Hindu religious and philosophical teachings.

This study covers a wide range of aspects of Indian mysticism and comparative mysticism. It examines the structural patterns in mystical experiences and the mystical paths in different traditions and schools.