Eastern Religion 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.

明治生まれの日本を代表する哲学者、倫理学者の旅行記。

和辻哲郎が20代の時に友人と奈良を旅し見聞した古美術、古建築について熱くそしてみずみずしい感性でつづられている作品です。 発売当時大ヒット作となった本書は、いまも色あせることなく美の世界へと私たちをいざないます。

奈良を旅する前に予習として聴きいておきたい作品です。

A summary of the world's best-selling Bhagavad-gita. There have been literally hundreds of translations of the Bhagavad-gita published in English alone, which is evidence that the voices from ancient India still speak to us in modern times. Bhagavad-gita: A Photographic Essay is an artistic presentation of the key philosophical ideas of the Bhagavad-gita's 18 chapters. The author eloquently presents the Gita's transcendent vision.

This eloquent, impassioned manifesto is possibly the most important message the Dalai Lama can give us about the future of our world. It's his rallying cry, full of solutions for our chaotic, aggressive, divided times: no less than a call for revolution.

Acclaimed by scholars for its authenticity and clarity, Bhagavad-gita: A Summary Study reveals and brings to life the Gita's spiritual wisdom and its beautiful themes of harmony and purpose, work and attitude, love and reciprocation. We're challenged and inspired through its answers to probing questions. For those who dare to think of aligning their consciousness with that of the Divine's, the Gita's wisdom offers a fulfilling life of inner serenity, balance, and love.

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.

Many countries claim Nasrudin as a native, although few have gone so far as Turkey in exhibiting a "grave" of the wisest fool who ever lived, and holding an annual Nasrudin Festival. He is the greatest, most intriguing, character of folklore found in any Eastern land.

Buddhist meditation for beginners in seven easy steps. The lessons and exercises contained in this audiobook will help you understand Buddha's essential teachings, including the basics of Buddhist meditation practice. The ultimate goal of Buddhist meditation practice is attaining a state of spiritual awakening or enlightenment. There are many benefits attributed to regular meditation practice. This is truly an audiobook recommended for everyone interested in finding the truth, escaping from Illusion, and experiencing inner peace in the now!

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.

This workbook for beginners contains seven basic lessons and exercises you can apply now to begin to slow down and stop your chattering mind and begin to enjoy living in "The Now", an experience that will grant you inner peace and freedom from illusion starting today. It presents the basic concepts, principles, and methods behind the spiritual teachings of Eckhart Tolle, Dalai Lama, Krishnamuti, and Meister Eckhart, among others.

Already a major international best seller, now available in English for the first time: In An Appeal to the World, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet illuminates the way to peace in our time, arguing for a form of universal ethics that goes beyond religion - values we all share as humans that can help us create unity and peace to heal our world. "All people are united in the pursuit of happiness and the desire to avoid suffering," His Holiness reminds us. "This is the source of humanity's greatest achievements."

Despite the widespread popularity of Buddhist practices (like meditation), there is little understanding of the complex philosophy behind Buddhism. The historical Buddha, Gautama, was a real person - a radical - who challenged the religious leaders of his day. Buddha for Beginners introduces the listener to the historical Buddha, to the ideas that made him change his life, and to the fascinating philosophical debates that engaged him and formed the core of Buddhism.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Is there really any justice in the world? Since ancient times the secret doctrine has taught the law of karma and its twin doctrine, reincarnation, as an explanation to these and many other mysteries of human life. Ceaseless in its operation, the cycles of cause and effect bear alike upon solar systems, planets, nations, families, and individuals. Karma means action, and our minds are the real planes of action.

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....

The man who would come to be known as Buddha experienced the extremes of hunger and poverty on the path that he had chosen for himself. Finally enlightened to the truths of life and suffering, he set off on a mission to spread his teachings far and wide. Today, the questions that he spent his life seeking answers to are more prevalent than ever before.

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.

In a darkened room, a group of men once sought to examine an elephant. Taking hold of a different part - an ear, a leg, the tail - each one mistook his particular part for the whole. In the darkness each of the men became convinced that the elephant was the object he had felt - a fan, a rope, a pillar, and so on. With this ancient fable, first described by the Sufi Master Jalaluddin Rumi, Idries Shah presents the Sufi perspective that Christianity and Islam stem from one inner origin.

Have you ever wondered how to lose body fat? Have you wrestled with losing weight? Do you find yourself looking at the before and after photos of those who have experienced extreme weight loss and wished you could get similar quick weight loss results? Coming up with an effective diet plan can be a challenge. This book takes a look at how to lose weight in a healthy way that works for everyone.

The chakras are the body's invisible energy centers that store information and distribute life force. When out of balance, they hold the root cause of a variety of physical illnesses, emotional disturbances, and general unhappiness with life. Understanding and awakening the chakras will help you achieve a state of well being on every level.

If you take a ride down the rabbit hole with Joey, he can show you that the path to true peace is infinitely simpler and more accessible than you've ever imagined. There are no complicated mantras involved, just a simple leap of faith and a straightforward shift in your habits. Throughout the book he carefully explains how to strip away the façade of what we imagine peace to be and reveals the reality of what peace actually is. He then shows us the absolute ease with which this peace can be known beyond doubt.