I am always delighted to receive the latest issue of Sacred Web because, so often, I come across such deeply revealing and enlightening articles, rich in content and diverse in subject matter.
— His Majesty King Charles III, as the former Prince of Wales
Sacred Web provides scholarly and inspiring access to a form of spiritual understanding that is very little understood in our modern society but which is of the greatest importance for our time. Its varied and excellent articles give the reader an insight into the deeper dimensions of our contemporary problems, bringing to life and giving contemporary relevance to the issues of our day.
— Karen Armstrong, bestselling author of books on religion
Sacred Web is the most important journal in the English language devoted to the study of tradition. Furthermore, it is unique in its interest in the consequences of confrontation between tradition and modernity, an issue which lies at the heart of so many aspects of the life of humanity today.
— Seyyed Hossein Nasr, University Professor of Islamic Studies, George Washington University
However deluged I am with incoming, time-consuming mail, I always find myself smiling and turning mental cartwheels when I find an issue of Sacred Web arriving. Its modest circulation belies the quality of every issue’s content.
— Huston Smith, author of “The World’s Religions”
Welcome to the digital Sacred Web! Founded in 1998 by M. Ali Lakhani, Sacred Web is a biannual journal dedicated to exploring traditional metaphysical principles from the world's faith and wisdom traditions, and their application to the contingent circumstances of modernity. Through articles spanning 50 print form volumes published over 25 years (1998-2023), Sacred Web has explored the relevance of universal and perennial wisdom to the challenges of modern life. In 2023, Sacred Web moved to its present digital platform to make the journal more accessible and its content available in more formats than the book medium allowed. We hope you will appreciate this, and we welcome your comments.
Archive of Sacred Web's 50 Volumes
We are excited to offer free access to our extensive archive of 50 volumes. This collection includes a diverse range of articles, essays, debates, interviews, traditional artwork, and poetry. By signing up, you gain access to this complete archive, creating your very own library of Sacred Web’s rich content. Past volumes will be added over the coming months, so check back for updates.
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Understanding Our Focus
- Tradition: The term ‘Tradition’ refers to the perennial and universal principles of the Sacred found across all spiritual and wisdom traditions. It represents a shared metaphysical core that transcends its expression in individual religions and the wisdom traditions.
- Sacred: The term ‘Sacred’ denotes the presence of the Absolute in the contingent, of the Infinite in the finite, and of the Centre in the periphery. It is the core ground of Being that both transcends and infuses reality.
- Modernity vs. Modernism: We distinguish ‘Modernity,’ which refers to our contemporary era, with ‘Modernism,’ an ethos that disconnects life from the Sacred. Our work critiques Modernism’s tendency to overlook sacred truths while examining how Tradition can harmonize with modern life.
Our Logo
The Sacred Web logo features a celestial arch, representing Heaven, above a terrestrial square, symbolizing Earth. The descending line from Heaven signifies the Revelation of Sacred Wisdom, and the Sacred Web on Earth symbolizes the Sacred’s ongoing and connecting radiance through Tradition and the Intellect. The design reflects the continuity of Tradition and our integral connection to the Sacred Centre, the Heart that connects Earth to Heaven.
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