Eastern Religions category: 6161 books

Thai national artist Thawan Duchanee has spent his life creating art that deeply reflects Buddhist philosophy. He is internationally renowned, and his art is masterful both for its intricacy and for its subtle portrayal of Buddhism. Thawan expresses Buddhist wisdom with incredible versatility....

À la pointe bretonne, dans un petit port battu par les vents frais et implacables de la côte du Finistère nord, un retraité jovial et facétieux arpente les plages à la recherche de bois flotté quand il ne fait pas la tournée des cafés. Qualifiée d’érotico-mystique par la presse locale,...

A “heroic” and “fascinating” biography of John Cage showing how his work, and that of countless American artists, was transformed by Zen Buddhism (The New York Times) Where the Heart Beats is the story of the tremendous changes sweeping through American culture following the Second...

Autobiography of a Yogi is an immensely gratifying spiritual read that has altered and enriched the lives of millions across the world, since it was first published in 1946. An originative text that tells the story of Paramhansa Yogananda, this book has been revered for its memorable, incisive and...

La ville où jadis avait vécu le grand ascète Kapila était d’une sereine magnificence. Ses murailles semblaient des nuages de lumière, et, de ses maisons comme de ses jardins, émanait une splendeur divine : on l’eût dite bâtie sur un morceau...

For Swami Vivekananda and the inspiration that his life and his messages hold out to mankind are as eternal as the soul itself.Words are not enough to describe Swami Vivekananda and his achievements.A visionary, a philosopher, a karma-yogi par excellence who taught us that it is only through serving...

Recueil posthume de Jean-Pierre Abel-Rémusat publié par les soins d’une commission composée de Félix Lejard, Eugène Burnouf et Hase. Il réunit plusieurs morceaux sur lesquels le grand sinologue travaillait dans les dernières années de sa vie, et notamment une étude sur la vie et les opinions...

Cette biographie rare de Confucius renferme ce qu’on peut trouver d’historique, et de connaissances pratiques, sur l’homme réel ou mythique honoré comme dieu, esprit, ou génie : c’est-à-dire, une notice documentée sur sa vie, du berceau au tombeau, accompagné de 72 planches en couleurs...

The Dalai LamaUnderstanding the Origin and Teachings of the Dalai LamaBy Dr. Ruth CarrThe world has changed a great deal in the past century. People have the ability to instantly communicate with each other all over the world. It is possible to travel around the world in less...

Extrait :  La ville où jadis avait vécu le grand ascète Kapila était d’une sereine magnificence. Ses murailles semblaient  des nuages de lumière, et, de ses maisons comme de ses jardins, émanait une splendeur divine : on l’eût dite ...

Meditation, Karma, Zen, Tantric and Nirvana are some of the many Buddhist ideas Westerners hear of frequently, even if their meaning has been lost in translation. This vast and complex non-theistic religion is woven into the fabric of Asian civilisations. from India to the Himalayan regions, China,...

Maharshi Karve lived for a hundred and four years. After he completed his education he pledged his life to the service to others. He chose poverty and walked the path strewn with criticism and opposition; he wiped others, tears; he brought education, equality, honor and joy into the lives of many people.

El subtítulo lo dice todo, es un diario real de autoconocimiento. ..Esto lo podrás leer mil veces, pero solo lo creerás, cuando tú tengas la experiencia: puede que haya cosas malas y buenas, pero únicamente te hace sufrir el juicio que haces de ellas. No aceptar lo que es, es lo único...

Spiritual biography meets edge-of-your-seat undercover reporting: how an American Buddhist smuggled out hard evidence of abuse and torture in Tibet. For nearly a decade, Matteo Pistono smuggled out of Tibet evidence of atrocities by the Chinese government, showing it to the U.S. government,...