Eastern Religions category: 6161 books
The Secret of the Golden Flower
Ancient Wisdom Publications (New Translation
Language: English
Release Date: April 16, 2013
A Chinese classic of the "inner alchemy" of Taoism, this book was first translated by Richard Wilhelm (also translator, in the 1920s, of the Chinese philosophical classic the I Ching). Wilhelm, was German, and his translations from Chinese to German were later translated to English by Cary...
A Call for Revolution
A Vision for the Future
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2018
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR * A SPIRITUALITY & PRACTICE BOOK AWARD WINNER * A NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD WINNER
A Landmark Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Are we ready to hear it? Are we ready to act?
I call on you to confront the challenges...
Dalai Lama's Little Book of Mysticism
The Essential Teachings
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. Here in this inspirational book are the Dalai Lama's thoughts on:
The nature and meaning of mysticism
How we can live lives infused with mystical experience
How mysticism can result in both personal and social change
The...
by Ravi Ravindra, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2004
Explores St. John’s Gospel from an Eastern perspective to reveal the interconnectedness of all faiths and the need for interfaith dialogue
• Takes readers beyond academic and historical analyses by exploring the mystical foundation of the Gospel
• Includes the full text of the...
The Philosophy of Qi
The Record of Great Doubts
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2007
The Record of Great Doubts emphasizes the role of qi in achieving a life of engagement with other humans, with the larger society, and with nature as a whole. Rather than encourage transcendental escapism or quietism, Ekken articulates a philosophy of material force as a basis of living a life of...
The Science of Chinese Buddhism
Early Twentieth-Century Engagements
Language: English
Release Date: August 11, 2015
Kexue, or science, captured the Chinese imagination in the early twentieth century, promising new knowledge about the world and a dynamic path to prosperity. Chinese Buddhists embraced scientific language and ideas to carve out a place for their religion within a rapidly modernizing society.
Examining...
Compassionate Knitting
Finding Basic Goodness in the Work of Our Hands
Language: English
Release Date: October 25, 2011
Compassionate Knitting: Finding Basic Goodness in the Work of Our Hands is a knitting book unlike any other. The 20 original-design projects included in this book range from small accessory items and gifts to wearable garments-all of which include personal ritual in their creation or use. Each project...
Wise Teacher, Wise Student
Tibetan Approaches To A Healthy Relationship
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2010
The relationship between a teacher and student can be a most rewarding and life-enhancing experience, yet it can also be fraught with problems and misunderstandings. For Westerners working with Eastern teachers, the difficulties can be compounded by cultural differences, language barriers, and divergent...
Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times
Secrets to Attaining Inner Peace and Harmony
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2007
In this new translation and commentary on the ancient Sanskrit text, Swami Tirtha offers a completely fresh and accessible interpretation, making it easy to apply its teachings to daily life. The timeless wisdom of the Gita is illuminated by modern-day, real-world instances examining personal spiritual...
Bhagavad Gita
Modern Reading
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2016
The book presents in-depth study of ancient Indian philosophy, bringing out the essence of Vedanta in its clear and pristine form devoid of any religious consideration or superstition.
The emotional state of the observer, experimenter or applicator is no concern of modern science. Parā vidya,...
Three Streams
Confucian Reflections on Learning and the Moral Heart-Mind in China, Korea, and Japan
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2016
Recent interest in Confucianism has a tendency to suffer from essentialism and idealism, manifested in a variety of ways. One example is to think of Confucianism in terms of the views attributed to one representative of the tradition, such as Kongzi (Confucius) (551-479 BCE) or Mengzi (Mencius) (372...
Classical Samkhya and Yoga - Burley
An Indian Metaphysics of Experience
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 2006
Samkhya and Yoga are two of the oldest and most influential systems of classical Indian philosophy. This book provides a thorough analysis of the systems in order to fully understand Indian philosophy. Placing particular emphasis on the metaphysical schema which underlies both concepts, the author...
by E. J. Thomas
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2016
Buddhist Scriptures by E. J. Thomas
This is a short collection of excerpts from Buddhist scripture, selected by an expert in the field. It includes several stories drawn from the Buddhas' life, including past lives from the Jataka. While less stress is placed on theological matters, the basics of the Buddha's message are all here.
The Upanishads
A New Translation by Vernon Katz and Thomas Egenes
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2015
This new translation of The Upanishads is at once delightfully simple and rigorously learned, providing today’s readers with an accurate, accessible rendering of the core work of ancient Indian philosophy.
The Upanishads are often considered the most important literature from ancient India....