(Above: A Muslim preacher at Speakers Corner, London) Internet posting, lectures in different arenas, distributing books on the street, seminars at colleges and universities… in many different ways we are presenting this ancient spiritual tradition of the East. People sometimes wonder whether our sole purpose in life is simply to convert others to our spiritual tradition. Admittedly, religious practitioners are renowned for their zealous endeavours to convince others. It can be a little off-putting to say the least, and in some cases even bordering scary. So why the big emphasis on ‘preaching’ for want of a better word?
Converting or Uncovering?
Converting or Uncovering?
Converting or Uncovering?
(Above: A Muslim preacher at Speakers Corner, London) Internet posting, lectures in different arenas, distributing books on the street, seminars at colleges and universities… in many different ways we are presenting this ancient spiritual tradition of the East. People sometimes wonder whether our sole purpose in life is simply to convert others to our spiritual tradition. Admittedly, religious practitioners are renowned for their zealous endeavours to convince others. It can be a little off-putting to say the least, and in some cases even bordering scary. So why the big emphasis on ‘preaching’ for want of a better word?