Inside Sacred Texts
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Tue, Dec 10 2:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)  

This program explores the origins, translations and interpretations of sacred or revered texts and sheds light on the mystical experience these texts often originate from. The episode brings knowledgeable, engaging scholars, translators and practitioners from three faiths together to explore how these seminal texts, which form the foundation of most world religions and have influenced entire civilizations, are in some cases, now being reappraised. "Inside Sacred Texts" features renowned translator of the Gnostic Gospels, Willis Barnstone, Anglican priest and mystic Rev. Cynthia Borgeault, Tibetan translator Ken McLeod and religious scholar Dr. Nikky Singh.

Episode Duration: 57 minutes and 38 seconds

Episode Number: 204

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Tue, Dec 10 2:00 P.M. Inside Sacred Texts     NH World (11.3)

About Global Spirit:

GLOBAL SPIRIT is a unique television series that investigates philosophical and existential issues of the 21st century, tracing the eternal, yet still evolving human quest for meaning, truth and wisdom.

The 12-part series brings together ancient wisdom traditions, with the perspectives of world religions and modern science to help viewers define who we are as human beings, and explore how this affects our relationships with our families, communities, environment and the world at large.

Weaving compelling filmed segments with informed, engaging studio conversations, GLOBAL SPIRIT offers an intimate, discovery-filled viewing experience.

Presented by composers and musicians Carlos and Cindy Santana and hosted by writer and spiritual seeker Phil Cousineau, the series brings together a rich mixture of philosophers, writers, scientists, religious and spiritual teachers, and practitioners of a wide range of faiths and traditions.

GLOBAL SPIRIT gives viewers an opportunity to discover how people of various perennial philosophies around the world think, believe and address life's core, eternal questions.

While shedding new light on different dimensions of faith, belief and identity, each one-hour program serves to promote understanding, tolerance and respect for different traditions and world views.


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Mon, Dec 9 2:00 P.M. Love, Fear & Beyond     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 9 3:00 P.M. The Pilgrimage Experience     NH World (11.3)
Mon, Dec 9 4:00 P.M. The Power of Community     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 10 2:00 P.M. Inside Sacred Texts     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 10 3:00 P.M. The Search for God     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Dec 10 4:00 P.M. Stories to Remember     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 11 2:00 P.M. The Art of Living and Dying     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 11 3:00 P.M. Rumi & The Sufi Path of Love     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Dec 11 4:00 P.M. Sacred Ecology     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 12 2:00 P.M. The Call of Wisdom     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 12 3:00 P.M. Sound of the Soul     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Dec 12 4:00 P.M. Earth Wisdom for a World In Crisis     NH World (11.3)


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