Marcus Braybrooke
Interfaith Activist and Author
Today we are inheritors of the wisdom of spiritual teachers of every religion, century
and country - thanks to the work of many scholars and translators. Their messages, with significant cross-cultural harmonies, can still inspire us today and help us recognise the oneness of all human beings. 'Beacons of Light' introduces 100 of the world's most influential spiritual teachers - some like Jesus,the Buddha or Muhammad are well known; others like Rabia, Manikkavacakar, Guru Arjan Dev or Hildegard deserve to be better known.
It's a book that should be on the shelf of anyone who wishes to understand the
astonishing variety of ways in which religious faith has shaped the way human beings live and the way they think. - Canon David Winter, Former Head of BBC Religious Broadcasting.
With his breadth of knowledge, enthusiasm, diligent work and sensitivity, Marcus has
become a beacon for others, including myself, to follow. --Rabbi Jackie Tabick.
Seeing the spiritual history of mankind through the eyes of wise elders from all cultures and religions reminds us of our common humanity and points the way to a peaceful future. – Alison Van Dyk, Chair, Temple of Understanding, New York
Foreword by the Dalai Lama.
265 specially selected prayers, blessings and meditations from around the world with superb images to inspire and comfort.
May all be beautiful before me
May all be beautiful behind me
May all be beautiful below me
May all be beautiful above me
May all be beautiful all around me
I am restored in beauty
Navajo Shootingway Ceremony Prayer
Every day, more people are discovering prayer as a way of dealing with stress and attaining inner peace. But the first steps can be daunting. Here at last is a guide to treading the mystical path with practical feet. In the tradition of this best-selling series,
Learn to Pray combines ethereal illustrations with step-by-step exercises, offering concrete methods for concentrating, making a spiritual connection, and interpreting the answers--whatever your faith. With each chapter, the possibilities unfold, revealing a wellspring of personal strength and a greater capacity for joy.
In addition, the selection of prayers from voices as diverse as St. Francis of Assisi, Mahatma Gandhi, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu perfectly complements any system of
belief. With insight, beauty, and wisdom, Learn to Pray shows that the means to spiritual well-being are inside of us all.
1,000 World Prayers is a very comprehensive selection of prayers from all religions
traditions. It is arranged thematically. The anthology has two outstanding features.
It draws widely on many of the world's great religious and spiritual traditions and it focuses on contemporary concerns. There are prayers for times of joy - such as the birth of a child - and times of sadness - such as sexual abuse or sudden
bereavement. There are many prayers for the needs of the world, for hungry, for
peace, for the environment as well as ones which reflect the Divine Mystery.
John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford, called it "The most helpful and comprehensive anthology of prayers that I have found."
The search for peace in society and in the world cannot be separated from the quest for inner peace in the heart. If you wish for a more peaceful world, the first step is to become a more peaceful person yourself. This book will help you do this. This commitment is a lifetime task. This books offers for everyday: an inspiring quotation, a story or reflection, and a suggestion for prayer or practical action. There are seven sections: Peace in Our Hearts; in Our Lives; in Our Homes; in the Community; Between Faiths; in the World; and in the Universe. The book will be an invaluable resource for teachers and preachers 'This beautiful book will inspire readers to travel the path of prayer to inner peace inside and to work for a more peaceful world.' Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize winner. Marcus Braybrooke, draws on his wide knowledge of world religions, his personal friendship with people of other faiths, and his pastoral experience to offer an inspiring mediation for every day.
Other books written
Together to the Truth 1971
The Undiscovered Christ of Hinduism 1973
Interfaith worship 1974
Time to Meet 1990
Wide Embracing Love 1990
Children of One God: A History of the Council of Christians and Jews 1991
Pilgrimage of Hope: One Hundred Years of Global Interfaith Dialogue 1992
Stepping Stones to a Global Ethic 1992
Be Reconciled 1992
Dialogue with a Difference (Ed with Tony Bayfield), 1992
Faith in a Global Age 1995
How to Understand Judaism 1995
A Wider Vision; a History of the World Congress of Faiths 1996
The Wisdom of Jesus, 1997
The Miracles of Jesus (with James Harpar), 1997
All in Good Faith (Ed with Jean Potter), 1997
The Explorers’ Guide to Christianity 1998
Testing the Global Ethic (Ed with Peggy Morgan), 1998
Christian-Jewish Dialogue: the Next Steps 2000
Learn to Pray 2001
Bridge of Stars (Ed) 2001
What we can learn from Hinduism 2002
What we can learn from Islam 2002
Lifelines (Ed) 2002
One Thousand World Prayers 2003
365 Meditations for a Peaceful Heart and Peaceful World 2004
Sustaining the Common Good (with Kamran Mofid) 2005
A Heart for the World: the Interfaith Alternative 2006
365 Meditations and Inspirations on Love and Peace 2006
Prayers and Blessings (Ed) 2007
Beacons of the Light: 100 holy people 2009
Meeting Jews 2010
Hinduism: A Christian Approach- e-book 2012
Peace in Our Hearts: Peace in Our World.-.e-book 2012
Christians and Jews Building Bridges 2013
Islam: A Christian Approach 2012
Widening Vision: The World Congress of Faiths and the Growing Interfaith Movement 2013
Most of the above books are available from online book sellers or www.worldfaiths.org
