East Asian religions Books

You can't lead without John Heider's Classic The Tao of Leadership! This bestselling masterpiece of practical philosophy will guide you to enhancedinterpersonal relationships and the cultivation of enduring leadershipqualities.Heider provides simplest...

Forty years ago, in May of 1959, His Holiness Maharishi Ma-hesh Yogi first visited the United States of America. It seems only fitting to bring out a commemorative edition of the book written by my mother in 1967 wherein she described the adventures of...

Chapter One, "Religion and Nationalism in Early Kamakura Society" introduces the issues that affected the nation in the early Kamakura period. The first section points out the historical background of the time that was considered to be a...

The Pursuit of Happiness is through wisdomSwami Sri Yukteswar, the great yoga master and guru of Paramhansa Yogananda, lived in India from 1855 until 1936. In his book The Holy Science, he speaks about the natural love of the heart and how it can be...

The Tao which can be expressed in words is not the eternal Tao; the name which can be uttered is not its eternal name. Without a name, it is the Beginning of Heaven and Earth; with a name, it is the Mother of all things. Only one who is eternally free...

Eastern Wisdom: Five Paths to Enlightenment explores Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu Mysticism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Here are spiritual paths that most Westerners have no real understanding of, but the wisdom here is both timeless and liberating. These five...

The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist...

The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational poem that guides through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing.The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist...

My first acquaintance with the Gita began in 1888-89 with the verse translation by Sir Edwin Arnold known as the Song Celestial. On reading it, I felt a keen desire to read a Gujarati translation. And I read as many translations as I could lay hold of...

Here are the words of the Buddha himself, setting forth his core beliefs. The Dhammapada leads us to the spiritual path of the supreme Truth. This is the guide to Nirvana. The most important document of the Buddhism religion. Experience all 423 verses of...

Salaam/Shalom is the true story of a Jewish woman’s experiences as a teacher in an Islamic school as she embraces a beautiful awakening and learns to focus on likenesses rather than differences. Janet Goldman relies on extensive research and her own...

<p><b><i>Brahman: A Study in the History of Indian Philosophy</i> by Hervey DeWitt Griswold is a profound exploration of the concept of Brahman in the rich tapestry of Indian philosophical thought.</b></p> ...

This book examines online jihadist magazines published by three terrorist organizations and their aggressive promotion of the Caliphate. This book extends existing research by offering fresh insights on the communicative strategies, radicalization...

"A wonderful story of a modern woman's journey from worldly pursuits - fame, fortune, love - to initiation into an ancient, sacred traditional lineage of Hindu monks. How Jeanette O'Shea becomes Swamini Nityananda ...

Ce livre est une collection de textes religieux anciens de la Perse antique, qui offrent un aperçu fascinant des croyances et des pratiques religieuses de cette culture. Les textes incluent des hymnes, des poèmes et des prières, ainsi que des discussions...

The Parsis are a religious community that originated in Persia and now live primarily in India and Pakistan. This book is a collection of essays about their language, literature, and religious beliefs. It provides valuable insights into the unique...

"This is a real treasury, wonderfully organized and translated... full of all sorts of connections to all that we love most about China."- Red Pine (Bill Porter), author of "Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits" and...

A study of the traditional metaphysics of the Taoist tradition, with many comparisons made to Western esoteric traditions, such as Alchemy, Hermeticism, and Freemasonry, as well as parallels with Christian and Islamic doctrine.

A reader-friendly translation of the medieval Indian text, which presents a powerful, compassionate goddess as ruler of the universe.

Recounts the struggles of a young Thai woman to become a Buddhist nun and the challenges and rewards of that life.

Sets out a history of the famous Buddhist mantra, Om Manipadme Hum, and offers new insights on its meaning.

Two of Dōgen's most esteemed translators provide key chapters from his Zen masterpiece, the Shōbōgenzō, in English with annotations to guide the reader.

A New Way of HealingTao of Surfing is an inspired book and a unique reflection that will have a lasting effect on anyone who reads it."-Bob Walch, The Monterey County HeraldThe roads I travel and the waves I search for and ride exemplify the flowing...

For Centuries, tension has existed between the East and West. There appears to be a hierarchy of cultures with the West perceiving the East as inferior, so much so that it is referred to simply as "the Other." Because today's world is globally...

An ethnographic study of the transnational and multicultural expansion of Vietnam's Mother Goddess Religion and its spirit possession ritual, this book is the product of collaborative research by an American anthropologist and a Vietnamese folklorist...

Rivista dedicata agli studi orientali, fondata nel 1907 dal Pontificio Istituto Orientale di Roma. La rivista affronta temi che spaziano dalla letteratura alla religione, dall'arte alla filosofia, offrendo un punto di vista unico sul mondo orientale.This...

This fascinating book explores the 16 maxims of the revered Chinese Emperor Kang-He, as amplified by his successor, Emperor Yoong-Ching. With rich historical context and detailed explanations of each maxim, this book is an essential resource for anyone...

This book provides a translation and interpretation of the Taoist texts, which are a collection of philosophical and religious writings from ancient China. The author examines the fundamental principles of Taoism and their influence on Chinese culture...

Ce livre retrace l'histoire du théosophisme en Inde, en se concentrant sur ses racines et son développement à travers les siècles. Il explore les origines de cette philosophie spirituelle et mystique, sa relation avec les religions indiennes, ainsi que...

This comprehensive collection of Confucian texts, translated by J. Legge and augmented with extensive notes, is an essential resource for anyone interested in Confucianism and its teachings. With a focus on practical wisdom and ethical values, these...

This book is a comprehensive study of the Vedic religion, as detailed in the hymns of the Rig-Veda. Written by two of the leading scholars of Vedic studies in the 19th century, Maurice Bloomfield and Abel Bergaigne, this book provides an in-depth look at...

This book is a collection of essays and lectures on Vedanta, the philosophical and spiritual tradition of India. The authors draw upon their own experiences and insights to explore the teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other Eastern religions. A...

A collection of lectures on Hinduism and Vedanta philosophy given at the Vedanta Centre in Cohasset, Massachusetts. The book provides an introduction to these ancient and complex systems of thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

A fascinating exploration of the major religions of India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work...

This book explores the origins and development of religion in China. Ross examines the major religious traditions of China, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism, and traces their historical roots. He also offers insights into the ways in which...

The Book of Arda Viraf is a Zoroastrian religious text from ancient Persia, describing a journey through the afterlife. It includes accounts of rewards and punishments for various actions in life, as well as descriptions of celestial and infernal realms...

Découvrez la culture fascinante du shintoïsme grâce à cet ouvrage de Michel Revon. Les anciens rituels y sont explorés comme jamais auparavant, dans leur dimension magique et spirituelle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

The key to becoming fully alive and joyful is to develop our natural capacity for attention and to be fully present here and now. In this informative guidebook to practical Buddhism you discover: How to live life with equanimity, loving-kindness,...