Ergebnis für "Leo Tolstoy" in Spiritualität

After facing heartbreak with his fiancée, Prince Stepan Kasatsky makes the life-altering decision to become a monk. Beneath the surface of this narrative lies Father Sergius profound quest for inner peace. He grapples with feelings of disillusionment and dissatisfaction, seeking contentment in a world that often eludes him. It is only at the end of his journey that he learns to relinquish his lifelong struggle for superiority and embraces the beauty of the ordinary.

What I Believe by Leo Tolstoy. "The inner working of my soul, which I wish to speak of here, was not the result of a methodical investigation of doctrinal theology, or of the actual texts of the gospel; it was a sudden removal of all that hid the true meaning of the Christian doctrine – a momentary flash of light, which made everything clear to me. It was something like that which might happen to a man who, after vainly attempting, by a false plan, to build up a statue out of a confused heap of small pieces of marble, suddenly guesses at the figure they are intended to form by the shape of...

In this deeply personal reflection, I explore the inner workings of my soul, revealing insights that emerged not from a rigorous study of theological doctrines or gospel texts, but from a profound moment of clarity. It was like a sudden illumination, casting away the shadows that obscured the true meaning of Christian doctrine. Imagine a sculptor, struggling to piece together a chaotic collection of marble fragments, who suddenly perceives the intended form in the largest piece. With renewed vision, he begins to assemble the statue, finding that each fragment aligns harmoniously in the ...

What does it truly mean to live the good life? After enduring two months of recovery from a serious injury, Tolstoy found the time to reflect deeply and articulate his thoughts on this profound question. In On Life, he weaves together themes of love, religion, and morality to provide a grounding perspective on our existence. Join Cao Yuqing as he narrates this philosophical exploration that invites us to embrace the essence of our humanity.

In My Confession, Leo Tolstoy shares a poignant autobiographical narrative that delves into his battle with a mid-life existential crisis. He grapples with profound questions about life’s purpose and meaning, which have left him feeling that existence itself has become impossible. Reflecting on his philosophical journey, Tolstoy recounts his abandonment of Russian Orthodox faith in childhood, his pursuit of strength and reason, and the emptiness he felt despite achieving great wealth and social standing. After exhausting avenues in science, philosophy, and literature for answers, he turns to...

As Russia enters into war with Japan, Tolstoy calls upon individuals from every stratum of society—ranging from the Tsar to the common soldier—to reflect on their actions through the lens of Christs teachings. He asserts that the key to liberating humanity from the self-inflicted suffering and the horrors of war lies not in grand external solutions, but through a profound personal introspection. Nearly two thousand years ago, Jesus challenged each person to ask themselves who am I, why do I live, and what should I do or avoid? Join us as we explore this powerful message.

In Master and Man, the story follows Vasili Andreevich, a landowner, as he embarks on a seemingly straightforward journey with his peasant, Nikita, to conduct some business in a nearby town. However, as they traverse through a fierce blizzard, the masters greed compels him to push forward despite the worsening conditions. Soon, they lose their way and are forced to camp in the harsh wilderness. As Nikita succumbs to hypothermia, Vasilis stubbornness drives him to seek the road alone. Upon his return, he undergoes a profound spiritual awakening, revealing one of Tolstoys enduring themes true ...

A Confession by Leo Tolstoy. Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession," written in 1882 shortly after a life-altering spiritual crisis, is a brutally sincere reflection on life, morality, and the nature of faith. Tolstoy describes in great detail the process by which he lost his faith in established Christian churches, the meaninglessness of wealth and fame, the agony of acute depression, and how he overcame misery and dread through personal study of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Along the way, he contrasts the artificial faith and arrogance of educated people with the genuine faith and humility of the ...

What Men Live By and Other Tales by Leo Tolstoy. Although Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a wealthy landowner, in his later life he had what was considered a “religious awakening.” This experience went on to inform his writing and his lifestyle in profound ways. His views transcended the specifics of religion, as known in his day - so much so he came to be a helpful guide both to Mohandas Gandhi and to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The four stories in this collection ask profound questions and gently supply helpful, non-dogmatic hints to their answerings: What is the most important thing to do?...

The Gospel in Brief is a 1902 synthesis of the four gospels of the New Testament into one narrative of the life of Jesus by Russian author Leo Tolstoy. The work focuses on Jesus's teachings to his followers, presumably those which Tolstoy found most compelling. The Gospel in Brief is thought by some to be deeply reflective of Tolstoy's own interpretation of Christianity. The account presented in Tolstoy's gospel is also notable in its sharp contrast with the contemporaneous views of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Leo Tolstoy was born to an aristocratic Russian family, became a world-famous influential novelist, and then chose to lead the simple life of a peasant. Dating from this last part of his life, Tolstoy’s influential book What I Believe takes readers along on the path to a life modeled literally on Jesus Christ’s "Sermon on the Mount" and the teachings of the Gospels. In revealing and frank essays he reimagines a faith without dogma, centered solely on Jesus’ doctrine of love, humility, and self-denial.

Leo Tolstoy's A Confession is a philosophical memoir exploring his existential crisis and search for meaning. At the height of his literary fame, Tolstoy grapples with despair, questioning life’s purpose despite wealth and success. He turns to science, philosophy, and religion but finds no satisfying answers. Ultimately, he discovers solace in the simple faith of Russian peasants, embracing a humble, God-centered life. The book reflects his spiritual awakening and rejection of materialism, paving the way for his later Christian anarchist beliefs. A Confession is a raw, introspective journey ...

Leo Tolstoy's "A Confession," written in 1882 shortly after a life-altering spiritual crisis, is a brutally sincere reflection on life, morality, and the nature of faith. Tolstoy describes in great detail the process by which he lost his faith in established Christian churches, the meaninglessness of wealth and fame, the agony of acute depression, and how he overcame misery and dread through personal study of the teachings of Jesus Christ. Along the way, he contrasts the artificial faith and arrogance of educated people with the genuine faith and humility of the Russian peasant. This work, and...

When Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace was published in 1869, his genius was immediately recognized by people all over the world. In the later part of Leo Tolstoy's life, however, he began to share his deepest thoughts about Christianity in his writing. His definition of Christianity was not the same as the priests and bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church where there was so much pomp and pageantry. Tolstoy could care less for all that ceremony. He was a radical follower of Jesus Christ's teachings, particularly as found in the Sermon on the Mount (including Christ's controversial admonitions to "...