“What I now realize, from my study of the different religious traditions, is that a disciplined attempt to go beyond the ego brings about a state of ecstasy.”
Quote by Karen Armstrong
Work
The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness
This memoir offers a candid look into the author's life, exploring the challenges faced and the resilience shown in overcoming darkness and adversity. more
Author
Karen Armstrong
Karen Armstrong, born on November 14, 1944, is a renowned author and religious scholar. Her works cover a range of fields including religious history, philosophy, and ethics, and are praised for their insightful and accessible writing style as well as her respect for religious diversity. more
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