Eastern Religion Philosophy

Mysticism is popularly understood as becoming one with God or the Absolute. In this inspirational book, the Dalai Lama's thoughts on the nature and meaning of mysticism, how we can live lives infused with mystical experience, and how mysticism can result in both personal and social change are revealed. The book consists of four sections - an introduction, quotations, a lecture on mysticism by the Dalai Lama, and a glossary - that provide an accessible introduction to the Dalai Lama's core teachings concerning the mystical path.

Michael Carrithers guides us through the complex and sometimes conflicting information that Buddhist texts give about the life and teaching of the Buddha. He discusses the social and political background of India in the Buddha's time, and traces the development of his thought. He also assesses the rapid and widespread assimilation of Buddhism and its contemporary relevance. Well-paced and informative, this introduction will enlighten not only those who study Buddhism and comparative religion but anyone intrigued by the remarkable philosophy of one of the greatest religious thinkers.

Ontdek de tijdloze wijsheid van het Oosten in 'Tao Te Ching', het diepgaande meesterwerk van Lao Tzu. Deze filosofische gids, meer dan twee millennia geleden geschreven, blijft een baken van verlichting en overstijgt de grenzen van tijd en cultuur. Op de pagina's van dit transformerende boek nodigt Lao Tzu lezers uit op een diepgaande reis naar zelfontdekking en harmonie met de natuurlijke wereld. De 'Tao', wat 'de Weg' betekent, vat de essentie van het bestaan samen en leidt ons om de stroom van het leven te omarmen en balans te vinden in de steeds veranderende stromingen.

This album is the second in the University series, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies. "The Great Learning" is the 42nd chapter of Xiao Dai's Book of Rites. Unlike most of the texts in the Book of Rites, "The Great Learning" discusses the fundamental issues of Confucianism and makes a coherent description of the Confucian political ethics.

The Analects of Confucius is a collection of quotations compiled by the disciples of Confucius, a thinker and educator in the Spring and Autumn Period, and his disciples, who recorded the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. It was written in the early Warring States Period. This album is the first in the series on The Analects of Confucius, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies.

This album is the third in the series on The Analects of Confucius, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies. The Analects of Confucius is a collection of quotations compiled by the disciples of Confucius, a thinker and educator in the Spring and Autumn Period, and his disciples, who recorded the words and deeds of Confucius and his disciples. It was written in the early Warring States Period.

This album is the second series of The Doctrine of the Middle, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies. The Doctrine of the Mean is a monograph on moral philosophy in ancient China that discusses the realm of life cultivation. It is one of the Confucian classics. It originally belonged to the thirty-first chapter of the Book of Rites.

This album is the sixth in the series for Mencius, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies. Mencius is a work that records Meng Ke's words and deeds, and it is also one of the important Confucian classics.

This album is the fifth in the series for Mencius, which recites and interprets this classic of Chinese studies. Mencius is a work that records Meng Ke's words and deeds, and it is also one of the important Confucian classics.

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 inteligente. Los cuentos-ejercicios de los Sufis son herramientas preparadas para propósitos específicos.

Based on university lectures at the New School for Social Research, New York, and the University of California, San Francisco, Neglected Aspects of Sufi Studies deals with many of the problems of Sufic methods of study and those which militate against its effective progress in the modern world, notably the unrecognized assumptions which we make about ourselves and about learning and its process.

The 2500 year old Tao Te King by the Chinese sage Lao-Tse is a jewel of Eastern wisdom. It is counted among the most profound and most translated books of world literature. In deep, mystical language of incomparable imagery, the Tao Te King speaks of the Tao, the divine origin of all existence, and its spiritual force within us. Its intention is to lead us back to the original oneness with the Tao, and so into harmony with the all-embracing wholeness of existence.

In this excellent exposition of ancient Indian thought systems, the authors rig up an interesting debate among proponents of these systems, finally leading to the conclusions well established by Vedas and Upanishads.

The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Lao Tzu. The text's authorship, date of composition, and date of compilation are debated. The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China.

Confucius stands alone among the world's great thinkers. Perhaps no other teacher has exerted so powerful a hold over so many people for so long. For two and a half millennia his sayings, preserved and developed by generations of his followers, have shaped the cultural and political life of the world's most populous nation, and they continue to offer fresh insights for today's globalized society. This audiobook sets Confucius's life and teachings in the context of the long history of China....

Kundalini in ancient Sanskrit means, "an ancient primal force found inside of us." Tapping into the Kundalini means achieving enlightenment and gaining peace of mind. It's a powerful practice modern individuals dealing with stress and anxiety should learn to tap into. To reach this powerful energy requires practice and proper instruction. Once obtained, the Kundalini can become a powerful part of your life.

Here, in three definitive volumes, Shah takes us to the very heart of this mysterious mentor, the Mulla Nasrudin. They're comprised of skillful contemporary retellings of hundreds of collected stories and sayings bringing the unmistakable wisdom, wit, and charm of the timeless jokester to life.

A remarkable conspectus of philosophical contacts between East and West through the ages. This important monograph constitutes the whole text of Idries Shah’s Seminar at Sussex University, fully annotated, indexed and with a bibliography and notes. It knits together the available knowledge about Sufi thought and literature in its passage through many deforming influences, such as the development of cults, the misinterpretation by literalist scholars, and the fallacious comparisons of committed “specialists”.

A second collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations, to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection, to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace. Whether you listen to one a day, several at once, or jump around randomly, their beauty is that you can return to them time and again, as they gradually reveal new insights. They are also uplifting. At a time when we seem to be increasingly stressed and rushed, let them remind you of the hope and love in the world.

Listen to this collection of a hundred inspirational Buddhist quotations to uplift and motivate you through the day. Each is followed by either a meditation or a reflection to help release negative thoughts and find your own inner peace.