NORFOLK, Va., July 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The research article “Privatizing Enlightenment in the Re-Emergence of Religion” and studies exploring similarities between writings of Eckhart Tolle (2005) and Belzebuub (2001, 2002) reveal new insights about contemporary spirituality. Author, Dr. Gabrielle Wood will release the research online starting today July 30.
“Privatizing Enlightenment in the Re-Emergence of Religion” was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Dharma (Dec.2009, 431-444). It will be available online for the first time on July 30. The article explores the impact of spiritual leaders regulating access to spiritual teachings and guidance.
“It is increasingly common for spiritual leaders to charge money for teachings or to reserve special teachings for the elite,” explains Dr. Wood. “Interestingly, this international trend is occurring during a time in which progressively more people are seeking spiritual guidance.”
The implications of privatization are illustrated through in-depth comparisons of [...]
Original post by Dr. Gabrielle M. Wood