East Asian and Indian philosophy

Imagine a time when vast helium-fueled airships took the place of aircraft, and where the hunger for adventure and exploration took the human race into stranger places than we ever imagined.

Whether speaking of student or master, Zen hinges on the question.

When the Buddha established his community over twenty-five centuries ago, he did so upon a foundation of radical equality among women and men.

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Explains how the initiatory practices of the Ninja can be used to achieve self-mastery*; Uses the five human archetypes of lover, seeker, magus, soul warrior, and mystic*; Shows how to access kuji-kiri, the positive energy of the Ninja Godai, to dispel fear, disempowerment, and soul fatigue The Ninja are a mysterious warrior elite said to be so spiritually advanced they knew the mind and will of God.

"Once you invite the blessings of the Dharma into your heart, you may not have much need of teachers or traditions.

'An erudite and charming book .

A guide to the mental disciplines and visualizations that Masters have used for ages in their quest for illumination.

The feeling that it is five minutes to midnight is known to many by now, and is often referred to as the "e;Doomsday Clock.

Techniques for preparing and using the Golden Elixir to achieve optimum health and spiritual vitality *;Includes practical exercises and postures to produce regenerative effects in one's own saliva *;Reveals how combining saliva with the hormonal fluids released during sexual practices creates the Elixir of Immortality Golden Elixir is the fountain or water of life.

Winner at the 2014 Living Now Book Awards.

The word "e;mu"e; is one ancient Zen teacher's response to the earnest question of whether even a dog has "e;buddha nature"e;.

An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health*; Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries*; Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself*; Includes guidelines for building an Iron Shirt Chi Kung daily practiceLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat.

The embodiment of the ancient knowledge that underlies the dedication-to-perfection philosophy of Japan *; How mastering these specific movement sequences known as katas provides a way to deepen one's martial arts practice spiritually *; Explores the psychological and social importance of the katas in martial arts and Japanese society, including their role in seppuku (ritual suicide) *; Includes many examples from the lives of famous masters, from the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi to 20th-century poet Yukio Mishima An essential part of the martial arts of Japan, such as sumo and karate, the katas are specific sequences of movement that originated during Sakoku, Japan's period of closure to the outside world from 1633 until 1853.

The Bhagavad Gita, or 'Song of the Spirit', is the best known book of India's national epic The Mahabharata.

Gran parte de lo que se dice sobre el yoga es engañoso.

Who is the Silent Messenger?

Set alongside The Analects and Mencius, these two texts make up the 'Four Books' of Chinese Confucian tradition.

"Once you invite the blessings of the Dharma into your heart, you may not have much need of teachers or traditions.

'Omoiyari is a form of selfless compassion - putting yourself in the shoes of others, and from their perspective anticipating their needs, acting in a way that might make them at ease, happy or comfortable.

Imagine a time when vast helium-fueled airships took the place of aircraft, and where the hunger for adventure and exploration took the human race into stranger places than we ever imagined.

In his classic work on the subject, perennialist author Frithjof Schuon explores the vast and varied landscape that is Buddhism.

The Art of War is one of the oldest and most widely read books on tactics and strategy ever written, but it can also be one of the most mystifying for modern readers to tackle.