In this new collection of previously unpublished papers, Daoism is presented not exclusively as a religion but as a practical way of life related to all aspects of human beings and the natural environment.
The encounter between Japan and the West posed a question as to whether there can be any mutual understanding between such seemingly different civilizations.
This is the story of a Englishman who gave up a job in journalism to spend fourteen years with the controversial Indian mystic Osho, also known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and frequently referred to as 'the sex guru'.
Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese history and thought, and, 2,500 years on, it remains startlingly relevant to contemporary life.
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 .
"e;My Reminiscences"e; is Rabindranath Tagore's 1917 memoir written just before he embarked on a trip to Europe and America in 1912 due to his bad health.
"e;The Amazing Secrets of the Yogi"e; is a vintage guide to attaining health and success through the mastering of various yogic techniques, including proper breathing and breath control, using the Law of Attraction, and controlling thoughts.
First published in 1943, "e;The Sceptred Flute Songs of India"e; contains the complete poetical works of Indian poet and activist Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949).
Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers by Swami Paramananda offers a deeply spiritual collection of daily meditations and prayers to enrich the soul and calm the mind.
Raja Yoga or Conquering the Internal Nature by Swami Vivekananda is a profound exploration of the ancient yogic path of Raja Yoga, offering readers guidance on achieving mental mastery, inner peace, and spiritual realization.
Annie Wood Besant foi uma das maiores espiritualistas da história, tendo participado de diversos grupos ocultistas e dedicado boa parte de sua vida ao ativismo social e político.
O grande paradoxo do célebre tratado militar de Sun Tzu, 'A Arte da Guerra', é exatamente o de expor os horrores da guerra enquanto aconselha a melhor forma de realizá-la.
O Dhammapada (em páli, Caminho [pada] do Darma [Dhamma]) é o texto budista mais lido e traduzido no mundo, em parte pela qualidade de seus ensinamentos, em parte por ser o texto budista mais acessível ao público leigo – servindo, efetivamente, como uma “introdução ao budismo”.
Whether you have a regular yoga practice, or this is your first inquiry into yoga, by reading this book you have the potential to embark on a new life habit.
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.
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 "the awakened one".
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.
