Among Buddhist traditions, Zen has been remarkably successful in garnering and sustaining interest outside the Buddhist homelands of Asia, and "e;zen"e; is now part of the global cultural lexicon.
Daya Krishna and Twentieth-Century Indian Philosophy introduces contemporary Indian philosophy as a unique philosophical genre through the writings of one its most significant exponents, Daya Krishna (1924-2007).
This book offers a detailed analysis of China's original view of literature and art theory and critical practice from the ancient to the modern period, providing views on dancing, image making, the circulation of artifacts, critical theory, creative writing, art design, aesthetic, cyber arts, photography, etc.
The Moon Points Back comprises essays by both established scholars in Buddhist and Western philosophy and young scholars contributing to cross-cultural philosophy.
In Life Ahead, one of the greatest teachers of our time presents a practical philosophy of learning and understanding that moves far beyond traditional ideas of education.
The present series of 75 volumes is compiled, edited and arranged encounter wise alphabetical order dealing with various aspects of Buddha, Buddhists, and Buddhism viz.
Illuminates the debate on the nature of virtue and ultimate reality Tibetan Buddhist thinkers agree that, on the most fundamental level, our nature is pure.
Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses Is A Vast Collection And Compilation Of Authoritative Information On Gods And Goddesses Worshipped In All Religions Of The World.
A reflection on the diverse ways Western humanity has attempted to escape its frightening historyThis book reflects on Western humanity's efforts to escape from history and its terrors-from the existential condition and natural disasters to the endless succession of wars and other man-made catastrophes.
For thousands of years hand mudras have been used in India for healing, storytelling, emotional expression, and to evoke and convey elevated spiritual states.
Encyclopaedia Of Gods And Goddesses Is A Vast Collection And Compilation Of Authoritative Information On Gods And Goddesses Worshipped In All Religions Of The World.
Explores the secrets and benefits of alternate nostril breathing practices *; Includes breathing techniques to help overcome infertility, bad luck, and illnesses *; Explains the interactions of the vital energy of breath with the chakras and energy channels (nadis) There is an intimate relationship between breathing and our emotional states.
Secret Tactics offers ancient wisdom for contemporary readerswith new interpretations of Japanese martial arts classics In the tradition of Musashi, Kazumi Tabata, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate, distills invaluable lessons drawn from the most influential martial arts texts in Japanese history.
This is a book about the enormous changes that took place at Baylor University from 1991 to 2003, as seen through the perceptive eyes of its provost at the time, Donald D.
Examining early Chinese ritual discourse during the Warring States and early Western Han Periods, this book reveals how performance became a fundamental feature of ritual and politics in early China.
After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined.
This book offers an original phenomenological description of mindfulness and related phenomena, such as concentration (samadhi) and the practice of insight (vipassana).
This careful analysis of early Buddhist thought opens out a perspective in which no permanent Self is accepted, but a rich analysis of changing and potent mental processes is developed.
Immersing the reader in Daoist philosophy and its impact on life, this new edition of Vital Breath of the Dao by Master Zhongxian Wu is a fully illustrated guide to qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life.
Inspired by recent efforts to understand the dynamics of the early modern witch hunt, Johannes Dillinger has produced a powerful synthesis based on careful comparisons.
The History of Indian Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Indian philosophy over the last three thousand years.
