All 12 Wisdom Traditions
Comprehensive guides to the world's major spiritual and philosophical systems
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ðïļ Buddhism
The path of awakening through understanding suffering and the nature of mind.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Theravada
- Mahayana
- Zen
- Tibetan Buddhism
- Pure Land
Key Figures
- Buddha Gautama
- Dalai Lama
- Thich Nhat Hanh
ðą Hinduism
Ancient tradition emphasizing dharma, karma, and the interconnection of all existence.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Vedanta
- Yoga
- Tantra
- Bhakti
Key Figures
- Ramakrishna
- Swami Vivekananda
- Sri Aurobindo
âïļ Christianity
Faith centered on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the transformative power of love.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Catholic
- Orthodox
- Protestant
- Mystical Christianity
Key Figures
- Jesus of Nazareth
- St. Francis
- Thomas Merton
âŠïļ Islam
Path of submission to the One God, emphasizing justice, mercy, and spiritual discipline.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Sunni
- Shia
- Sufi Islam
Key Figures
- Prophet Muhammad
- Al-Ghazali
- Rumi
âĄïļ Judaism
Covenant relationship with the Divine, emphasizing ethics, study, and justice.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Orthodox
- Conservative
- Reform
- Kabbalah
Key Figures
- Moses
- Maimonides
- Buber
âŊïļ Taoism
The way of harmony with the natural order and the flow of universal energy.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Philosophical Taoism
- Religious Taoism
- Internal Alchemy
Key Figures
- Laozi
- Zhuangzi
- Daodejing commentators
ðŋ Shamanism
Direct communion with nature and spirit realms through trance and sacred ritual.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Arctic Shamanism
- Siberian
- Amazonian
- Core Shamanism
Key Figures
- Traditional shamans
- Contemporary teachers
ðŠķ Indigenous Traditions
Diverse wisdom systems of indigenous peoples honoring land, ancestors, and sacred cycles.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Native American
- Aboriginal
- African
- Pacific traditions
Key Figures
- Tribal elders
- Contemporary leaders
âïļ Stoicism
Philosophy of virtue, reason, and acceptance of what lies beyond our control.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Early Stoics
- Middle Stoics
- Late Stoics
Key Figures
- Marcus Aurelius
- Epictetus
- Seneca
ðïļ Confucianism
Ethical tradition emphasizing harmony, proper relationships, and social responsibility.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Classical
- Neo-Confucianism
Key Figures
- Confucius
- Mencius
- Zhu Xi
ðŽ Philosophy & Secular Thought
Rational inquiry into meaning, ethics, and existence through logic and reason.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Existentialism
- Phenomenology
- Pragmatism
- Critical theory
Key Figures
- Socrates
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Kierkegaard
- Nietzsche
âĻ Modern Spirituality
Contemporary spiritual movements integrating ancient wisdom with modern consciousness.
Major Schools & Lineages
- Theosophy
- New Thought
- Contemporary Paganism
- Integral spirituality
Key Figures
- Blavatsky
- Steiner
- Ken Wilber