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"Martin Lings—Foundations of Guénon's Thought"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings discusses Guénon's critique of modernity and his thought on traditional cosmology and the function of orthodox religions.
Running Time: 5:34
"Martin Lings—1st Correspondence with Guénon"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings discusses the French journal, Etudes traditionnelles, and his first correspondence with René Guénon.
Running Time: 1:07
"Martin Lings—1st Meeting with Schuon"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings describes the first time he met Frithjof Schuon in 1938 and summarises his life long relationship to Schuon.
Running Time: 2:20
"Martin Lings—Guénon's Thoughts on Religion"
Martin Lings
Dr. Lings discusses the major aspects of René Guénon's work, including his focus on esoterism.
Running Time: 2:00
"Martin Lings—Schuon's Books"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings explains why Schuon's books are not easy to read, who is drawn to Schuon’s writings and what readers can gain from them.
Running Time: 2:46
"Martin Lings on Seeking Truth"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings speaks about the esoteric ideas of "primordial perfection" and "union with God", which are common to all religions, and the need to act upon what has been learned.
Running Time: 1:51
"Martin Lings on the Three Human Faculties"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings speaks about the three human faculties of intelligence, will and soul, and their normal state.
Running Time: 0:59
"Martin Lings—Writings of Guénon and Schuon I"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings discusses the similarities and differences between the writings of René Guénon and Frithjof Schuon.
Running Time: 6:23
"Martin Lings—Writings of Guénon and Schuon II"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings concludes his remarks comparing the writings of Guénon & Schuon and defines their places as the preeminent exponents of Perennial Philosophy.
Running Time: 2:05
"Martin Lings—Youth Conflict Between Science & Religion"
Martin Lings
Martin Lings speaks about his early life and the confusion that resulted from the conflict between his university education and his religious education.
Running Time: 2:20