'A rich history Harding writes with energy and insight, wearing a tremendous amount of learning lightly' - Rana Mitter, Financial Times This rich and enjoyable book by the acclaimed author of Japan Story explores the many ways in which Asia has influenced Europe and North America over centuries of tangled, dynamic encountersFrom the time of the ancient Greeks onwards the West's relationship with Asia consisted for the most part of outrageous tales of strange beasts and monsters, of silk and spices shipped over vast distances and an uneasy sense of unknowable empires fantastically far away.
An illuminating introduction to the ancient classic of Chinese divinationthe must-have companion to the bestselling Wilhelm-Baynes translation of the I Ching, or Book of ChangesThe West's foremost translator of the I Ching, Richard Wilhelm thought deeply about how contemporary readers could benefit from this ancient work and its perennial insights into change and chance.
An illuminating introduction to the ancient classic of Chinese divinationthe must-have companion to the bestselling Wilhelm-Baynes translation of the I Ching, or Book of ChangesThe West's foremost translator of the I Ching, Richard Wilhelm thought deeply about how contemporary readers could benefit from this ancient work and its perennial insights into change and chance.
An engaging new translation of a timeless fifth-century Buddhist meditation guide that teaches practices for becoming happier and freer by learning how to love everyoneSages and religious teachers the world over have taught us to love one another, extending our love and kindness beyond our immediate family and friends to strangers and even enemies.
An engaging new translation of a timeless fifth-century Buddhist meditation guide that teaches practices for becoming happier and freer by learning how to love everyoneSages and religious teachers the world over have taught us to love one another, extending our love and kindness beyond our immediate family and friends to strangers and even enemies.
Draws on the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism to offer a progression of dream yoga practices, including pre-sleep purification, correct postures, and visualizations Offers practical instructions for identifying the dream state and modifying your dream narratives Reveals how dream yoga supports the bardo teachings and prepares the practitioner for death and rebirthMaintaining awareness while dreaming is one of the most direct and practical methods for understanding the nature of reality.
Bridging early Buddhist thought and ancient Greek philosophy, In Love with Wisdom offers a fresh glimpse into the ethics and metaphysics of the time, revealing how figures like Heraclitus and Socrates were grappling with the same ideas as the early Buddhists.
May this book inspire readers to help lead meaningful lives with peace and joy The Dalai LamaHeal anxiety, isolation, deep sadness and conflict with this neuroscience-backed programme for actively practicing compassion.
Die Seelenreise durch Kopf, Psyche und hoheres Bewusstsein - in 11 Etappen a 40 TagenKundalini ist die Brucke zwischen Bewusstsein und Schopfungskraft: vom stillen Beobachter im Kopf bis zur lebendigen, sich wandelnden Natur im Unterleib.
