Eastern Religions category: 6161 books

Beneath the illusion of separation, humanity is one family. In this timely and timeless book, Dr. Robert Atkinson offers a deeply thoughtful narrative of conscious evolution drawn from the continuous wisdom of the world’s religions. The Story of Our Time inspires hope as it traces love’s unifying...

Dreams of Destiny in the Babi and Bahai Faiths takes readers deep into the significant role dreams play in almost all the religions and cultures of the world. Some people have thought of dreams as a link between man and the spiritual world, the hallowed realm. In the writings of the Bahai Faith, the...

The widespread influence of Buddhism is due in part to the skill with which a way of liberation was refined by it's teachers and became accessible to people of diverse cultures. In this dynamic series of lectures, Alan Watts takes us on an exploration of Buddhism, from its roots in India to...

In 1941, philosopher and poet Gendun Chopel (1903–51) sent a large manuscript by ship, train, and yak across mountains and deserts to his homeland in the northeastern corner of Tibet. He would follow it five years later, returning to his native land after twelve years in India and Sri Lanka. But...

Vastly different in belief and practice, two new Buddhist religious movements in Thailand, namely the Wat Phra Dhammakaya and Santi Asoke emerged in Thailand in the 1970s at a time of political uncertainty, social change and increasing dissatisfaction with the Thai Sangha and its leadership. Examining...

A comprehensive, compelling, and insightful narrative that traces the birth, the growth, and the spread of Sikhism – one of the world’s most dynamic and progressive religions. In this perceptive work, Dr Harish Dhillon highlights the lives and times of the ten Sikh Gurus, beginning with Guru Nanak,...

Four Testaments brings together four foundational texts from world religions—the Tao Te Ching, Dhammapada, Analects of Confucius, and Bhagavad Gita—inviting readers to experience them in full, to explore possible points of connection and divergence, and to better understand people who practice...

Spirit of Faith: Obedience to God is a compilation of Bahai writings that deal with the subject of obedience to God. From a Bahai perspective, the Prophets or Manifestations of God, the Founders of the world’s great religions, are as divine Physicians Whose laws, teachings, and admonitions contain...

All religions teach codes of ethical behavior. So too does Buddhism. This books is a translation of an indispensable exposition of the three sets of vows that are central to Tibetan Buddhist codes of discipline--the pratimoksa vows of individual liberation; the vows of the bodhisattva, who selflessly...

This beloved classic brings together in one volume all the major themes of the Dalai Lama’s teachings. Drawn from the lectures he gave during his first three visits to North America, the book covers the core subject matter of Tibetan Buddhism, as presented for the first time to an English-speaking...

Ganesh is the first book in the series called the Jai Jai's. The book is unique, fun and simple and is aimed at teaching pre-school children about the God Ganesh. About the Jai Jai's From earliest memories standing in front of a Hindu temple to observing parents with their children in the current...

One of the most popular spiritual books ever written, the Bhagavad Gita compiles a tremendous amount of powerful guidelines which intend to lead our focus towards a better outcome in life while uplifting our spirit with a higher consciousness and awareness about our true self. In respect for such...

This book will teach you:  •    What the Zen philosophy is about, it's history, and how to embody Zen daily, even in mundane situations, for a happier and more peaceful life •    How Zen can help you improve both friendly and romantic relationships through understanding yourself...

This booklet published by Advaita Ashrama contains the prophetic and epochal lectures delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago, in 1893.