General Eastern Religions category: 553 books

The most accessible and informative version of the Buddhist classicavailable in English, with instruction in meditation, illuminating commentary, and guidance in the practical use of the prayers ** ** The so-called “Tibetan Book of the Dead” has been renowned for centuries as a cornerstone of...

Take your fate into your own hands by facing death, not fleeing from it. Easwaran is one of the twentieth century's great spiritual teachers and an authentic guide to timeless wisdom. Understand death, Easwaran writes, and you’ll live more wisely – you’ll learn more, love more, and contribute...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A classic guide to the life of service and meditation practiced by Buddhist monks.   Walpola Rahula’s What the Buddha Taught is a perennial backlist bestseller and has proven to be an indispensable guide to beginning Buddhism. It is renowned for its authoritative, clear, logical, and comprehensive...

Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people's lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda shares the profound insights of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography...