Eastern Philosophy

The Analects or Selected Sayings is an ancient Chinese text comprising sayings and wisdom teachings attributed to Confucius and his contemporaries, as well as fragmentary dialogues between the philosopher and his students. The Analects has been one of the most influential books in China for the last two millennia, and continues to contribute to Chinese and East Asian culture and thought.

وابي سابي فلسفة يابانية ترى أن الأشياء غير مثالية وغير مكتملة وسريعة الزوال وهكذا يجب أن تكون وهي تتخلل جميع مناحي الحياة من الإبداعية إلى الروحية ويقدم هذا الكتاب هذا المفهوم في سياق الحياة اليومية، ويوفر أفكارًا حول كيفية العثور عليه وتقبله ودمجه في الحياة اليومية

Durante más de dos milenios, El Arte de la Guerra de Sun Tzu ha sido el manual secreto de emperadores, estrategas y líderes que buscaban comprender no solo la guerra, sino también la esencia de la sabiduría y el poder. Este audiolibro, narrado con un tono profundo y cautivador, te invita a sumergirte en un viaje donde cada palabra revela tácticas ancestrales aplicables hoy a la política, los negocios y la vida personal.

What makes this translation different is that it is a modern, simplified interpretation. One that updates the ancient language to a more modern understanding, yet without touching the spirit of Lao Tzu’s timeless work, or altering his guidance towards working with the principles of the universe instead of against them.

Living each day fully and serenely is the ideal we aspire to, without really believing in it. Reaching our goals can seem impossible, and even pursuing them feels challenging. The personal development advice and methods we have tried repeatedly haven’t proven convincing, to the point where leading a harmonious, meaningful, and fulfilled life may feel like an unreachable utopia.

A leading Christian intellectual and a global citizen, Thomas Merton was known for his mission to understand and learn from other cultures’ worldviews and philosophies. Now, as you listen to these nine captivating talks on Chinese and Greek philosophy, your own interest in these ancient schools of thought, Eastern and Western, will be ignited.

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 100 sages in three continents, this material stresses the experimental rather than the theoretical - and it is that characteristic of Sufi study which provides its impact and vitality.

We’ve been conditioned, from an early age, to believe that one day we’ll reach a moment of “arrival.” But no matter how much we achieve or acquire we still don’t feel as satisfied or as fulfilled as we thought we would be. Exhausted, we become burned out and cynical, questioning the purpose of it all.

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

Sun Tzu : un nom qui a traversé les siècles. Général, stratège, et philosophe, on lui doit le plus célèbre traité militaire de tous les temps : "l'Art de la Guerre". Sa pensée a inspiré les plus grandes figures militaires, du général au dictateur, mais aussi de nombreux domaines comme l'entreprenariat, la stratégie commerciale, le contrôle des foules ou la communication politique. Nous avons sélectionné 100 citations parmi les plus influentes et efficaces de l'Art de la Guerre.

The Kintsugi Way of Embracing the Journey of Healing is a reflective and inspiring guide that explores how we can transform pain into purpose and setbacks into growth. Blending Eastern philosophy with modern psychological insight, it challenges the notion that time alone heals all wounds. Instead, it offers a compassionate and intentional path toward integration, self-compassion, and renewal. Drawing from the wisdom of wabi-sabi—the appreciation of imperfection and impermanence—the book speaks to those navigating grief, loss, trauma, or personal transformation.

In Game of Life, Kin Lau examines disparate ideas from philosophy, psychology, and religions from both East and West that can engage the individual on a common path. The game of life is to be played in two modes. One mode is playing as a human, which is the mode we are exerting all of our time and effort. For a more complete and integrated way of living, human beings need to rediscover the other mode. The other mode is about our being, which involves understanding the nature of reality.

In Being Different: An Indian Challenge to Western Universalism, thinker and philosopher Rajiv Malhotra addresses the challenge of a direct and honest engagement on differences by reversing the gaze, repositioning India from being the observed to the observer and looking at the West from the dharmic point of view. In doing so, he challenges many hitherto unexamined beliefs that both sides hold about themselves and each other.

Sacred sound is a substantial form of spiritual nourishment. Many cultures are rich with spiritual music, but kirtan features ancient mantras—potent sound formulas of transformation and healing—that enrich and enlighten us in ways that other music or self-help methods cannot.

Pantajali's Yoga Sutras have long been recognized as infallible guides to discovering the eternal joy and ultimate freedom that the great masters declare to be the birthright of every human being. In The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada, Pandit Tigunait elaborates on Patanjali's succinct and straightforward plan to transcend pain and embrace lasting happiness.

В своей знаменитой книге известный философ Георгий Гурджиев создает целый мир, в котором каждое слово, каждая фраза—это ключ к разгадке тайн бытия. Сочетание философии, мистики и древних учений делает эту работу уникальной и неповторимой. "Рассказы Вельзевула своему внуку" представляют собой серию аллегорических историй, рассказанных главным героем своему внуку, когда они путешествуют по космосу на борту космического корабля. Через эти рассказы Гурджиев создает сложную повествовательную сеть, затрагивающую фундаментальные вопросы жизни, смерти и цели человеческого существования.

Over the last three years, The Living Method of Spiritual Awakening has helped many hundreds of people around the world come to recognize and accept their true nature. It can do the same for you. You can awaken from the dream of separation into the truth of unity and you can do it NOW. In the tradition of the his best-selling title, The Book of Undoing, Fred Davis shares all the newest, most effective secrets of The Living Method's amazing Awakening Sessions, as they are conducted today.

Traditionally known as The Hundred Tales of Wisdom, this collection comprises excerpts from the life, teachings, and miracles of the Sufi teacher Jalaluddin Rumi, together with certain important stories from his works. As well as being part of the bedrock of classical Persian literature, these tales, anecdotes, and narratives are believed, by Sufis, to aid in the development of insights beyond ordinary perceptions. Here, they are translated and presented by Idries Shah.

In The Beginner’s Guide to Karma, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche and Mordy Levine encourage listeners to forget what they’ve heard about karma and look at the subject afresh. Delving into Buddhist scripture and tradition, the authors give a comprehensive overview that incorporates psychology, ethics, and metaphysics. Using everyday language and real-life examples, they clear away myths, illustrate how karma works in daily life, and offer practices to build positive karma.

Kahlil Gibran reveals his vision of the soul and understanding of the world - past, present, and future - in this rich sampling of more than 20 works. Prose tales, fables, and poems evoke the mystic East and form a world at once powerful, tender, joyous, and melancholy. This collection, penned when Gibran was still a young writer, reveals many of the themes and styles plumbed throughout his life.