East Asian religions Books

Explores the aesthetic theory of one of China's most important and influential contemporary philosophers.This is the first book on the role of cognition in the aesthetic theory of Li Zehou (1930-2021), one of China's most important and influential...

An introduction to ancient Chinese ideas on how to live a good life.

The ancient concept of spontaneous self-causation (ziran) from Daoism opens a path to understanding human action as self-organizing, attention as effortless, and art as somatic.

Challenges descriptions of East Asian societies as Confucian cultures and communitarian Confucian models as a political alternative to liberal democracy.

Proposes an "intra-cultural philosophy" based on John Dewey's "cultural turn" and promotes Daoist thought as a resource that can help to reconstruct outmoded assumptions that continue to shape how we currently think.

Assesses John Dewey's visit to China in 1919-21 as an "intra-cultural" episode and promotes "Chinese natural philosophy" as a philosophical context in which to understand the connections between Dewey's philosophy and early Confucian thinking.

Provides a new perspective on important linguistic issues in philosophical and religious Daoism through the comparative lens of twentieth-century European philosophies of language.

Explores the rich potential of Confucianism in American and Chinese classrooms of the twenty-first century.

How do text, performance, and rhetoric simultaneously reflect and challenge notions of distinct community and religious identities? This volume examines evidence of shared idioms of sanctity within a larger framework of religious nationalism, literary...

This book examines the mythic nature of Jung's psychology and thought, the influence of mysticism and key religious thinkers in formulating his work.

Understanding Taoism: A Beginner's Guide to Discovering Harmony, Balance, and Inner Peace in the Taoist Faith DescriptionTaoism is an important philosophy and religion which teaches us that living simply and with compassion can lead us toward balance and...

Esta tradução do Tao Te Ching é única por revelar pela primeira vez a natureza do Divino Feminino no Tao, descrita no Tao Te Ching como "mãe", "virgem" e "útero da criação". Ao longo de dois anos, a professora Rosemarie Anderson Ph.D traduziu...

Los trabajos que reúne esta obra abordan, desde diferentes perspectivas, el estudio de las representaciones de lo musulmán, en general, y de lo turquesco, en particular, en la América virreinal, como parte de un mismo proceso incardinado en las...

La resurrección de Jesús es uno de los libros contemporáneos más exhaustivos que se hayan escrito sobre el tema de la resurrección de Cristo. En este, Manuel Bello, Doctor en Medicina, utiliza sus conocimientos para explicarnos muchos puntos de vista que...

This precise and very revealing translation and commentary, exposes the brahma yoga techniques hidden in the teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna. This was inspired by Mahasiddha Swami Nityananda, who uses a causal body and who imparted this information...

Nectar of Non-Dual Truth, A Journal of Universal Religious and Philosophical Teachings is an annual publication that contains articles on the philosophy and spirituality of Vedanta and other religious traditions by authentic practitioners. This issue...

En La sabiduría de los idiotas, los “idiotas” son los Sufis, llamados así debido a que su sabiduría penetra a una profundidad que la transforma en inaccesible para el conocedor meramente académico o...

A serious, yet entertaining, look at the impediments in current thought which prevent certain forms of understanding between people. The title story was made into an award-winning film with script by Idries Shah, and chosen as an Outstanding Film of the...

For more than thirty years, The Institute for Cultural Research (ICR) led the field in stimulating debate and examining ideas within the humanities. Among the Institute’s active followers was J. D. Salinger, Robert Graves, Nobel Laureate Doris...

Thinkers of the East is a collection of anecdotes and ‘parables in action’ illustrating the eminently practical and lucid approach of Eastern Dervish teachers.Distilled from the teachings of more than one hundred sages in three...

In Idries Shah’s Wisdom of the Idiots, the ‘idiots’ are Sufis, called this because their wisdom penetrates to a depth which renders it inaccessible to the merely intelligent or academically-knowledgeable. The exercise-stories of...

Nasrudin is the greatest of all Arab folk heroes, and is found across the Islamic World, from Morocco to Pakistan, and beyond. He is said to have been the wisest fool who ever lived – that is if he ever did live at all.Stories of Nasrudin’s...

The Tao Te Ching AKA Dao De Jing, is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Laozi. The text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. The oldest excavated portion dates back to the late 4th...

The TÂO TEH KING, Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, Dao De Jing, or Daode jing (simplified Chinese: 道德经; traditional Chinese: 道德經; pinyin: Dàodéjīng), also simply referred to as the Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ), is a Chinese classic text. According to...

Véritable concentré de sagesse, "100 citations incontournables de la pensée taoïste" est le guide idéal pour s'initier à la philosophie de Lao Tseu. À travers une sélection des plus beaux aphorismes du "Tao Te King", ce recueil nous invite à méditer sur...

Buddhism and Taoism remain vibrant and prominent in Singapore's religious landscape. Yet, little is known of why Chinese Singaporeans chose and remain in these ancient religions. Analyzing over thirty face-to-face interviews with Buddhists and Taoists in...

Tao of Music – Musings and personal stories inviting you to notice all of life is music. It’s about being in the flow – wu wei – of your own natural rhythms, whether in nature, an urban setting, hearing your own voice or just...

Matousek has written a beautiful book that is at once a spiritual autobiography and an exploration of one of the most mystical beings of our time." -Dani Shapiro, author of HourglassMark Matousek was a nonbeliever when he met Mother Meera...

How can you stay motivated in your spiritual practice from day-to-day? What is the most fruitful way to work with your teachers? What detours and obstacles might slow you down?  How do spiritual communities function as a core practice? What roles do...

Poems from The Divan of Hafiz is a 1897 collection of poems by Gertrude Bell. Contents include: "Arise, Oh Cup-Bearer, Rise! And Bring", "The Bird Of Gardens Sang Unto The Rose", "Wind From The East, Oh Lapwing Of The Day", "Sleep On Thine Eyes, Bright...

Offers a comparative and deconstructive reading of the cross-cultural encounter between the Jesuits and their Confucian hosts in late Ming China.

Draws on two different but strikingly similar streams in our world tradition to argue for the contemporary philosophical relevance of "culture."

Brings early Daoist writings into conversation with contemporary contemplative studies.

If Spirituality is who we are within, then Religion is how we express and grow into it. Here we look together at different stories of where our different paths started, where they all lead, and the ways we follow them. We hear from the sages of...

Say Yes to Life! Spiritual Adventure and Discipleship in the Building of Ananda unveils the journey of Nayaswami Parvati and a life dedicated to learning and sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and building spiritual community.  The...

Das Buch ""Lao-Tse Tao-Te-King: Der Weg Zur Tugend"" von Reinhold von Plaenckner aus dem Jahr 1870 ist eine �����bersetzung des Tao-Te-King, einem der bedeutendsten Werke der chinesischen Philosophie. Der Text wurde von Lao-Tse verfasst und enth�����lt...

The Tao Te Ching is the greatest guiding treatise for living by divine, natural providence, born of an inherent spiritual wisdom lost by a human race that has buried that wisdom beneath the pretenses of knowledge, power, covetousness and control. Taoism...

The Faith of Japan is a book written by Tasuku Harada in 1914. The book delves into the religious beliefs and practices of Japan, exploring the country's unique blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Harada provides a historical context for the...

The Book of the Simple Way of Laotze is a classic text written by Tao-Teh-King that provides insight into the teachings of Laotze, a contemporary of Confucius who lived in China during the 6th century B.C. This book is a collection of aphorisms and...

Taoist Teachings From The Book Of Lieh Tzu is a book that was first published in 1912 and is based on the teachings of Lieh Tzu, a Taoist philosopher who lived in ancient China. The book contains a collection of stories, parables, and teachings that are...

David Romtvedt's No Way: An American "Tao Te Ching" explores the art of living in the fast-paced, dangerous, unpredictable contemporary world. Lucid and wise in the spirit of its ancient Chinese predecessor, No Way functions as a kind of...

The Correspondence Class Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism is a book written by Ramacharaka, a Yogi who explores the teachings of Eastern philosophy and spiritual practices. This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of yogic...

The Guru-Disciple Relationship is one of a series of pocket-size booklets on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. These informal talks and essays offer inspiring and practical guidance for living our lives with grace...