Eastern Religions category: 6161 books

Help others. Help yourself. Be a better person, and make the world a better place. Using the wisdom of the East to instruct and inspire, Instant Karma is a universe of things a reader can do, right now, to accumulate good karma. And, like pennies going into a piggy bank, each is a seemingly little...

Ernest Eitel was a German missionary in China during the 19th century. He penned Feng Shui or the Rudiments of Natural Science in China in 1878. Feng Shui is a fascinating quick introduction, written from the perspective of a Protestant missionary.

This lively survey of the peoples, cultures, and societies of Southeast Asia introduces a region of tremendous geographic, linguistic, historical, and religious diversity. Encompassing both mainland and island countries, these engaging essays describe personhood and identity, family and household...

Simple ways to a fuller and more vibrant existence, drawn from the Taoist tradition and shaped to fit our modern lives. Relax, You’re Already Home explores how we can enrich our lives in modern America by incorporating simple habits discovered in the Taoist tradition. We don't have to dramatically...

Do you ever feel as though something isn't quite right within your home? You clean it, you tidy it but you still feel a little unsettled. Maybe you return home from a stressful day at work only to feel more wound up rather that relieved.  What if employing Feng Shui in your interior design...

The Bhagavad Gita the classic spiritual text more than five thousand years old has often been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In these pages Jack Hawley presents the essence of the Gita's teachings in a format accessible to modern readers. The book is organized into chapters that...

An Introduction to the Way of the Buddha: Buddhism for BeginnersDo you want to learn about Buddhism but don’t have the time? Are you confused about the Buddhist religion and don’t know where to start? Do you want to get a feel about the Buddhist religion before you take it further?Look...

A jargon-free, plain language introduction to the basic concepts and styles of meditation and real-world applications. There's no mystical mumbo-jumbo involved, just useful tips that will help you incorporate short, easy-to-follow meditation sessions into your daily life. We'll cover Buddhist-inspired...

This book provides some powerful Om chanting and meditation techniques to bring balance health and harmony in life. In Eastern religions, Om (AUM) is considered as the most sacred mantra. Om is the mantra of integration; integration of individual with the Whole. Om is the mantra of harmony and celebration....

IMAGINE being the only pupil of the most advanced and brilliant thinker of your century. You could ask any question and get answers to life's toughest riddles. How to get more money, how to improve your relationships, how to improve your health — all answered simply and directly. This is...

The revelations of Düdjom Lingpa, a highly influential mystic of 19th century Tibet, translated by B. Alan Wallace, widely respected for his lucid and readable translations of Tibetan Buddhism. Düdjom Lingpa (1835–1904) was one of the foremost tantric masters of his time. This new series...

"An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar."—Library Journal Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the...

An extensive look at all the aspects of multi-natured Shiva • Explores the shamanic roots of world spirituality as exemplified by this Hindu god who shares many of the attributes of the Norse Odin and the Celtic Cernunnos • Looks at Shiva’s relation to contemporary culture, Tantra,...

This accessible guide to the development of Japan’s indigenous religion from ancient times to the present day offers an illuminating introduction to the myths, sites and rituals of kami worship, and their role in Shinto’s enduring religious identity. Offers a unique new approach to Shinto...