Eastern Wisdom

Wisdom and Virtue is a decoded and paraphrased version of the Tao Te Ching, the second most translated book in the world after the Bible. This version of the great classic simplifies the basis of Taoism, Chinese philosophy, and Chinese religion for easy application and everyday use.

One of the world's most popular Tibetan lamas shares accessible advice for working with adversity and living a spiritual life. Enjoy a variety of meditations on topics from flattery and jealousy to karma and compassion. In each brief chapter, Khenpo Sodargye weaves in stories from ancient classics and modern headlines. Drawing on adages from the Buddha, Confucius, and even Mark Twain, he delivers simple and timeless insights about facing adversity and developing a good heart.

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.

"Den Himmel auf die Erde holen“ - das ist von jeher das zentrale Anliegen des I Ging Orakels, eines uralten Weisheitsspiels aus China, das vor tausenden von Jahren im Reich der Mitte entwickelt wurde. Das I GING wurzelt ideengeschichtlich im Daoismus. Der Daoismus ist eine philosophische Religion, die aus der Beobachtung der Vorgänge auf der Erde auf kosmische Zusammenhänge im Universum schließt.

There are eight ways to develop our minds in order to liberate ourselves. This audiobook uses these notions of mindfulness to construct a path for you to maneuver through modern society.

The Great Path is a modern interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, the second most translated book in the world next to the Bible. This version of the great classic expands and simplifies the translation, making it relevant to every person who listens to it. The Great Path will undoubtedly benefit you, the seeker of truth, and all those who want to transform their lives.

Although millions of westerners practice yoga simply for its health benefits, this multifaceted discipline has far more to offer. In The Jewel of Abundance, author Ellen Grace O’Brian reveals an overlooked aspect of yoga: its powerful techniques for attaining prosperity. Drawing upon the ancient Vedic tradition of Kriya Yoga (the yoga of practice), she shows us how spirituality and earthly success can complement each other, leading to realization of the higher self.

Las principales enseñanzas que el Maestro Confucio inculcó a sus discípulos para ser hombres virtuosos, se encuentran en La sabiduría de Confucio. A través de este relato, Confucio y sus seguidores dibujan un camino que nos adentra en los deberes del ser humano, la educación del mismo, y aquello que lo gobierna; en suma, las claves para ser un hombre superior, de la mano de la rectitud.

Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva—pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service—feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others?