This concluding session is facilitated by Ian Grayling and Kevin Commons, from the Serene Reflection Group.
Part
of this evening is devoted to considering similarities and
differences between the presentations that we've had in previous
weeks.
From
the three introductory sessions
People may well be at different
stages of faith where for some the principal locus of authority is
external (teachers and scriptures) but for others the principal locus
of authority is found within. This is underpinned by a sense of
progression through life from Dependence, though Independence to
Interdependence.
Zen Buddhism Wisdom and
Compassion are inextricably linked.
Islam Wisdom is expressed in
your actions.
Judeo-Christian The
scriptures provide insight in how to lead the good life. In
this regard is Jesus a window into Wisdom?
Humanist Wisdom is about
deciding what is right to do at an individual, family and societal
level.
Similarities If wisdom is not
manifested in daily life it is not wisdom. What you think, believe
and say should be compatible with what you do.
Differences The
Zen contribution made much more of the importance of direct personal
experience that goes beyond rationality but is still relevant to
daily life.
