East Asian and Indian philosophy

This much-cited scholarly anthology of key Theravada Buddhist documents originally appeared in 1896 as part of the renowned Harvard Oriental Series.

Philosopher, author, and lecturer Alan Watts (19151973) popularized Zen Buddhism and other Eastern philosophies for the counterculture of the 1960s.

This ambitious book presents a new interpretation of Chinese thought guided both by a philosopher's sense of mystery and by a sound philosophical theory of meaning.

'A splendid work of art, In Defence of the Ordinary returns drama, pleasure and awakening to everyday life in the tradition of cultural critics like Ashis Nandy and Umberto Eco The book is one of a kind.

Dao De Jing is one of the richest, most suggestive, and most popular works of philosophy and literature.

This volume brings together essays which discuss and contextualise Gandhi's ideas on pluralism, religious identity, non-violence, satyagraha, and modernity.

The first and only full-length biography of one ofthe most charismatic spiritual innovators of the twentieth century.

This book focuses on the analysis of pure consciousness as found in Advaita Vedanta, one of the main schools of Indian philosophy.

In this companion to his best-selling translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Easwaran explores the essential themes of this much-loved Indian scripture.

The I Ching has influenced thinkers and artists throughout the history of Chinese philosophy.

Picture your fate, forecast your future and transform your fortune An illustrated guide to the world famous Original Rider Waite Tarot - the most popular deck in the world.

John Nemec examines the beginnings of the non-dual tantric philosophy of the famed Pratyabhij?

The phrase "e;martial arts studies"e; is increasingly circulating as a term to describe a new field of interest.

There are many books on Christian education, but few consider pedagogy with a biblical focus on formation, and a grounding in varied related disciplines.

Through a systematic introduction of Confucius as a historical figure, a spiritual leader, a philosopher, a political reformer, an educator, and a person, this book offers a comprehensive, lucid, and in-depth articulation of Confucius and his teachings for Western students.

Consciousness Mattering presents a contemporary Buddhist theory in which brains, bodies, environments, and cultures are relational infrastructures for human consciousness.

For over a millennium, Sankara's Vedanta advaitism: nondualism, has been exposed to extensive discussion, debate, and even polemic.

Although our moral lives would be unrecognisable without them, roles have received little attention from analytic moral philosophers.

Socrates, an Athenian soldier, was a calmly efficient killing machine.

This is the first complete, one-volume English translation of the ancient Chinese text Xunzi, one of the most extensive, sophisticated, and elegant works in the tradition of Confucian thought.

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).

The classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English *; The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline *; Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading *; A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmony Experts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence, the ninja had spiritual values and magical traditions that distinguished them from the soldierlike samurai.

Hinduism: A Contemporary Philosophical Investigation explores Hinduism and the distinction between the secular and religious on a global scale.

Desireless action is typically cited as a criterion of the liberated person in classical Indian texts.

This book offers a social-scientific interpretation of the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of Tantra dating back 15 centuries.

Comparative political theory has grown into a recognized discipline in its own right in the last two decades.

In a time of fractious politics, being rude can feel wickedly gratifying, while being polite can feel simple-minded or willfully na?

Encyclopaedia lndica is a monumental work by reputed authors which highlights all aspects of lndian History and Culture in the light of modern knowledge in its pristine vigour.

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.

Despite its enduring popularity both in China and worldwide, the Yijing is often poorly understood.

For thousands of years hand mudras have been used in India for healing, storytelling, emotional expression, and to evoke and convey elevated spiritual states.

Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery.

Die uigurische Zivilisation, zwischen der iranischen und der fernöstlichen chinesischen Welt, erreichte ihren Höhepunkt zu Beginn des 2.

Sri Aurobindo was an Indian nationalist, philosopher, yogi, guru, and poet.

Evangelical Christian Education provides five of the most significant mid-twentieth-century foundational texts from the leading experts in the field of Evangelical Christian education.

This book explores traditions including Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, Legalism and Chinese Buddhism, and how they shape Chinese thought.

Taoist meditation practices for increasing and maintaining mental awareness, memory, and clarity *; Details techniques to increase the level of chi energy in the brain *; Explains how to synchronize the left and right brain by activating the body's energetic potentials *; Shows that by emptying the mind there is more energy to heal the body Wisdom Chi Kung teaches practitioners how to revitalize the brain: to repair function, increase memory, and expand capacity.

In an increasingly multi-religious and multi-ethnic world, identity has become something actively chosen rather than merely acquired at birth.

Winner of the English Book Award, Grand Prix du Livre 2006 de la Ville de Sherbrooke.

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.

"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.

Discover how the crown jewel of Hindu teachings can enrich your life and spirituality.