The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Easily Accessible Information for a Richer, Fuller Life - Diane Morgan

Descriere The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Easily Accessible Information for a Richer, Fuller Life - Diane Morgan

Written for the Western reader, this comprehensive guide is easy to access. Sidebars and information boxes provide a quick take of the practices of various religions and their many high-profile Western practitioners, while the text provides a thorough account of Eastern beliefs. \n \nThe Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion provides a thorough discussion of the most widely practices belief systems of the East. \n \nAuthor Diane Morgan understands how to direct the materialistic, linear way of Western thinking toward a comprehension of the cyclical, metaphysical essence of Eastern philosophy. With an emphasis on the tenets and customs that Wester seekers find most compelling, this text is accessible to the novice yet sophisticated enough for the experienced reader. \n \nInside, you'll find complete coverage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, as well as the less-widely practiced faiths of Shintoism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrainism. Learn the fundamentals of the tantric path to liberation and the relationship between sex and seeking. Discover the true meaning of Feng Shui, the philosophical underpinnings of Hatha Yoga and Taoist connection to the martial art of Tai chi chuan. And if you've ever wondered: what is the sound of one hand clapping?. this book will get you started on finding that answer. \n \nThe Eastern traditions, with their emphasis on harmony and oneness, have much to offer us in our hectic, demanding lives. For a comprehensive, entertaining exploration of the beliefs of Asia, The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy & Religion is the essential manual for the seeker in all of us.\n

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St. Martin's Griffin

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ENSTK

EAN / GTIN

9781580631976

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1

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