East Asian and Indian philosophy

An often surprising and always sure-footed survey of the magic of yoga and Calcutta's role in bringing it to the world' JOHN ZUBRZYCKI'Interweaving historical facts with Armstrong's own experiences .

The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life.

'Autobiography of a Yogi' introduces the reader to the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the East and West.

The first non-Western writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature Rabindranath Tagore was the literary voice of India.

The ';Yoga Stras of Patajali' are 196 Indian stras (aphorisms) that constitute the foundational text of Ashtanga Yoga, also called Raja Yoga.

'The Upanishads' are early philosophical texts of the Hindu religion.

It is given to us to reveal our soul, that which is One in us, which is eternal.

The poet Kabr is one of the most interesting personalities in the history of Indian mysticism.

Collected here are three hundred twenty short poems by Rabindranath Tagore.

All the great utterances of man have to be judged not by the letter but by the spirit--the spirit which unfolds itself with the growth of life in history.

The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us.

The superior man bends his attention to what is radical.

An introduction and foundational guide for the further study of Confucian texts.

Buddhism is a religion indigenous to the Indian subcontinent that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha, meaning "e;the awakened one"e;.

Philosophy is, in its essence, the quest of reality.

Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history.

'The Book of Tea' by Okakura Kakuzo shows how tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, thought, and life.

There are various Ways.

My first acquaintance with the Gita began in 1888-89 with the verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold known as the Song Celestial.

This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth-or "e;Bhishma"e;-Parva of the great Hindu epic.

Découvrez le monde fascinant du folklore japonais, où mythes et légendes prennent vie !

Ourvan offers a succinct but illuminating overview of Zen, Tibetan, and Soka Gakkai Buddhism.

Neo-Confucianism is a philosophically sophisticated tradition weaving classical Confucianism together with themes from Buddhism and Daoism.

Learn everything you need to know about Buddhism in this clear and straightforward new guide.

How a hybrid Confucian-engendered form of governance might solve today's political problemsWhat might a viable political alternative to liberal democracy look like?

An all new Star Trek e-novella featuring the fan-favorite Federation bureau the Department of Temporal Investigations!

Entdecken Sie die Welt der japanischen Keramik: Von Raku bis KutaniTauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der japanischen Töpferkunst!

Anyone can be a quiet influencer.

FOUR MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'One of the greatest thinkers of the age' The Dalai Lama What is love?

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak ChopraIf we open our eyes and see clearly it becomes obvious that there is no other time than this instant An insightful exploration into the origins and history of Zen Buddhism from pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts.

'The perfect guide for a course correction in life' Deepak ChopraTo be forever looking beyond is to remain blind to what is here In this engaging and enduring work, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts examines humanity's place in the natural world and the spirit's connection to the body.

This is a book about yoga.

Discover what The Lord's Prayer really means, reinterpreted for a modern audienceIn this new work by the much loved Pope Francis, he offers remarkable insights into what the most popular prayer in Christianity can tell us about living a life of meaning, purpose and strength.

'One of the greatest thinkers of the age' The Dalai Lama'One of the five saints of the 20th century' - TIME magazine 'Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly' - Deepak Chopra Who are you?

Nobel Peace Prize nominee, internationally renowned Zen master and bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh shares his mindful techniques in mastering the art of living.

Ours is an age where solitude tends to be discussed in the context of the 'problem of loneliness'.

'Each page solidifies my commitment to living a life of ritual, observance and beauty' Kathryn Budig'Mira's book is a timely reminder to love yourself - to give yourself that much needed moment to stop and breathe' Asma KhanBeautifully simple age-old rituals for modern-day living that will enhance your wellbeing and bring you happiness.

'Following Tanaka's wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced' the IndependentThe Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to live, and new ways to find balance among the many different directions that modern life pulls us in.

A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER A fascinating, mind-blowing and deeply intelligent book that should be recommended reading for every person on our planet SCARLETT CURTISLaura Bates puts out books that perfectly describe growing problems and possible solutions.

Sayings, prayers and stories drawn from the life and teachings of one of the world's greatest spiritual teachers are here brought together - for the first time - as reflections for each day of the year.

Breathing brings the secret joy of meditation to you.

Lao Tzu's ancient text, the Tao Teh Ching, has much to offer the new infant.

The timeless spiritual classic on overcoming anxiety, embracing uncertainty and learning to live in the present, from the acclaimed philosopher and author of The Way of Zen.

'It tells of terrible journeys, of men masked against the sun (riding through ethereal regions with their feet frozen), of welcoming fog-girt monasteries lit by butter lamps at the journey's end' New Statesman The Way of the White Clouds is the remarkable narrative of a pilgrimage which could not be made today.

'Rinpoche is a powerful and eloquent link between the great yogi practitioners of old Tibet and our bewildering 21st century' - from the Foreword by Richard GereTsoknyi Rinpoche's story is an unusual one: as a rebellious young man, he fled a monastery to marry and raise a family, then returned to Nepal and has since become a preeminent Tibetan Buddhist teacher.

The Zen gardens of Japan are places in which to meditate.

'By far the safest and most rational exposition of Eastern metaphysics and the practice of mental discipline that I have read.

The Salutation to the Sun dates back to Vedic times and is therefore three to six thousand years old; although the exact date remains unknown.

This book is a first.

This comprehensive introduction explores the life and teachings of Confucius, and development of Confucian thought, from ancient times to the present today.