Eastern Religions category: 6161 books

The present book offers the researches of some of these enterprisingscholars. All the major religions in south Asia , namely hinduism ,Islam ,Buddhism and Christianity have been covered here.

Why did people in North India from the 5th century BC choose to leave the world and join the sect of the Buddha? This is the first book to apply the insights of social psychology in order to understand the religious motivation of the people who constituted the early Buddhist community. It also addresses...

The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King tr. by Samuel Beal This is a subset of the Sacred Books of the East Series which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The works have been translated by leading authorities in their field.

There is no religion in the World except Hinduism that puts a class of its followers for treatment like animals with no rights of education, and with no rights for having a source of regular income for survival for keeping them dependent on mercy of others. There is no religion in the World except...

One of twenty-first century’s most influential minds in Brain Science investigates the molecular underpinnings of one of the youngest religions of the world - Sikhism. With the tools of modern Neuroscience at his disposal, Abhijit Naskar, a globally acclaimed author delves deep into the neuronal...

In the days of extremism and severely divisive belief systems, learning patience and compassion practices (from the modern master of patience and compassion) is more valuable than ever. All of the world’s major religions emphasize the importance of love, compassion, and tolerance. This is...

This brief introduction to Jainism and Sikhism is designed to help readers understand these important religious traditions. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Jainism and Sikhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews...

This brief introduction to Buddhism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Buddhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives...

This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives...

Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that is becoming popular in the West for its emphasis on simplicity, naturalness, and harmony. It is sometimes classified as a religion, but unlike most religions, modern philosophical Taoism does not require any specific form of belief or initiation. ...

In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and philosophical texts, began to wonder if the Buddhist hermit tradition still existed in China. At the time, it was believed that the Cultural Revolution had dealt a lethal blow to all religions in China,...

In Reaching the Minds of Young Muslim Women, the author investigates traditional intuitions of Islamic learning for Muslim girls. While a lot is known or thought to be known about madras's for boys.

What will you gain from this work?Discover a social vision and a sense of purpose in your life—a purpose that will lead to spiritual transformation and fulfillment.Appreciate your uniqueness and infinite potential for harmony and perfection.See yourself as a spiritual being on an ever-advancing...

Many people know, as if by spiritual instinct, that their own religion, the one they were born into, is not the only way to God. They recognize that they have “adopted” their beliefs mostly from their parents. They acknowledge that, had they been raised in a Buddhist family in China, they would...