wyszukanych pozycji: 63
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The Way of the World: Readings in Chinese Philosophy
ISBN: 9781590307380 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings--which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu's Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership advice. This anthology presents a wide range of texts revealing the processes of integrating personal spirituality with social responsibility central to Taoist tradition across the centuries and throughout the schools. There are a wealth of approaches to life in the world presented here, but at the heart of each is an understanding that even...
The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings--which is perhaps why cer...
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81,90 zł |
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Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare: From the School of Certain Victory
ISBN: 9780804856553 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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24,59 zł |
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Sex, Health, and Long Life: Manuals of Taoist Practice
ISBN: 9781570624339 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The benefits of sexual bliss were not lost on the ancients, who knew well its powers to enhance health, concentration, and peace of mind. These ancient Chinese Taoist texts explain the transformative effects sex can have when properly and wisely practiced, demonstrating Taoism's emphasis on cultivating life's "three treasures"--vitality, energy, and spirit--in all the activities of daily life. The texts are part of the famous Mawangdui finds, Han Dynasty tombs that yielded the richest cache of ancient medical manuscripts ever found in China. The first three texts, Ten Questions, Joining Yin...
The benefits of sexual bliss were not lost on the ancients, who knew well its powers to enhance health, concentration, and peace of mind. These ancien...
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77,79 zł |
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Pocket Taoist Wisdom
ISBN: 9781611806946 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. |
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53,16 zł |
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The Undying Lamp of Zen: The Testament of Zen Master Torei
ISBN: 9781590307922 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This is a complete explanation of Zen practice written by one of the most eminent masters of pre-modern Japan. The author, Torei Enji (1721-1792), was best known as one of two -genius assistants- to Hakuin Ekaku, who was himself a towering figure in Zen Buddhism who revitalized the Rinzai school. Torei was responsible for much of the advanced work of Hakuin's later disciples and also helped systemize Hakuin's teachings. The Undying Lamp of Zen includes a range of principles and practices, from the most elementary to the most advanced. It is an indispensable aid to the practice of...
This is a complete explanation of Zen practice written by one of the most eminent masters of pre-modern Japan. The author, Torei Enji (1721-1792), was...
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69,58 zł |
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Entry Into the Inconceivable: An Introduction to Hua-Yen Buddhism
ISBN: 9780824816971 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Entry Into the Inconceivable is an introduction to the philosophy of the Hua-yen school of Buddhism, one of the cornerstones of East Asian Buddhist thought. Cleary presents a survey of the unique Buddhist scripture on which the Hua-yen teaching is based and a brief history of its introduction into China. He also presents a succinct analysis of the essential metaphysics of Hua-yen Buddhism as it developed during China's golden age and full translations of four basic texts by seminal thinkers of the school.
Entry Into the Inconceivable is an introduction to the philosophy of the Hua-yen school of Buddhism, one of the cornerstones of East Asian Buddhist th...
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129,51 zł |
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Taoist Meditation: Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body
ISBN: 9781570625671 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices--with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. These selections from classic texts of Taoist meditation represent the entire range of techniques--from sitting meditation practices to internal alchemy. Most of the texts appear here in English for the first time. Selections are taken from the following classics: - Anthology on Cultivation of Realization: A document from 1739 (Ming Dynasty) that emphasizes development of the natural, social, and spiritual elements in...
The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices--with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlighten...
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102,26 zł |
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Samurai Wisdom: Lessons from Japan's Warrior Culture - Five Classic Texts on Bushido
ISBN: 9784805312933 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. The ancient warrior culture of Japan produced a sophisticated martial philosophy that we know today as Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. In Samurai Wisdom, author Thomas Clearly provides five important new translations of major Japanese works on Bushido. The writings of the scholar Yamaga Soko and his disciples are among the clearest expositions we have of the core ideals and philosophy underlying the Samurai's disciplined way of life and outlook. Together they provide an in-depth, practical guide to character building and conduct according to the precepts of Bushido--a code for...
The ancient warrior culture of Japan produced a sophisticated martial philosophy that we know today as Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. In Samurai ...
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61,37 zł |
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The 10 Ecstasy of Enlightenment: Teachings of Natural Tantra
ISBN: 9781578630271 / Angielski / Miękka / 1998 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "The Ecstasy of Enlightenment" is an inside look at the spiritual world of Tantraone of the most sophisticated, alluring, and controversial forms of Buddhism. Cleary unlocks the mysteries of the CaryaGiti, a collections of teachings by more than twenty famous Siddhas, or Tantric adepts, who lived during the illustrius Pala dynasty of old Bengal. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic sources of international Buddhism, at the height of its religious development, and as such, they are completely nonsectarian. Particularly noteworth is Cleary's demonstration of the parallels...
"The Ecstasy of Enlightenment" is an inside look at the spiritual world of Tantraone of the most sophisticated, alluring, and controversial forms of B...
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69,58 zł |
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Tao of Organization, The I Ching for Group Dynamics
ISBN: 9781570620867 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Thomas Cleary's extensive introdution gives specific, systematic guidelines for consulting the I Ching for greatest understanding and best results. Included in the afterword is a profile of the modern Japanese organizational genius Matsushita Konosuke, founder of Panasonic and other multi-national corporations, whose success has been built on the principle of the I Ching.
Thomas Cleary's extensive introdution gives specific, systematic guidelines for consulting the I Ching for greatest understanding and best results. In...
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102,43 zł |
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The Art of War-Spirituality for Conflict: Annotated & Explained (Large Print 16pt)
ISBN: 9781459679122 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Discover the spiritually incisive strategies for peacefully resolving conflictin this masterpiece of military strategy.Written 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, The Art of War is a poetic and potent treatise on military strategy still in use in war colleges around the world. Yet its principles transcend warfare and have practical...
Discover the spiritually incisive strategies for peacefully resolving conflictin this masterpiece of military strategy.Written 2,500 years ago by Chin...
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133,30 zł |
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Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido
ISBN: 9784805312919 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. In Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. The three works of Zen Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are:
In Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code according to 1...
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40,85 zł |
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Minding Mind: A Course in Basic Meditation
ISBN: 9781590306857 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Some types of meditation are aimed at promoting a sense of confidence and well-being in everyday life, while other types focus on producing altered states of consciousness, transcending the world, or developing skills for serving other people. The instructions in this book focus on the highest type of all, -pure, clear meditation- a state of true objectivity that enables the practitioner to use all the other types of meditation freely and consciously, without becoming fixated or obsessed. Minding Mind is based on traditional texts by renowned teachers from various Buddhist schools of...
Some types of meditation are aimed at promoting a sense of confidence and well-being in everyday life, while other types focus on producing altered st...
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90,11 zł |
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Zen Lessons, Zen Essence, the Five Houses of Zen, Minding Mind, Instant Zen
ISBN: 9781590302187 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 592 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Volume One of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered Chinese masters such as Pai-chang, founder of the Chan monastic tradition; Huang-po, one of the forefathers of the Lin-chi-tsung or Rinzai school; Foyan, the great master of the twelfth-century Chinese Zen -renaissance-; and many others.
The volume includes: Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Zen... Volume One of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of r...
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143,48 zł |
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Buddhist Yoga: A Comprehensive Course
ISBN: 9781570620188 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The word "yoga" has many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to westerners, the subtle metaphysics and refined methods of spiritual development that characterize Buddhist Yoga are not yet well known. This volume presents a landmark translation of a classical sourcebook of Buddhist Yoga, the "Scripture Unlocking the Mysteries," a revered text of the Yogachara school of Buddhism. The study of this text is essential preparation for anyone undertaking meditation exercise. Linking theory and practice, the scripture...
The word "yoga" has many meanings, including "meditation," "method," and "union." While the physical exercises of Hindu yoga are familiar to westerner...
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77,79 zł |
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Rational Zen: The Mind of Dogen Zenji
ISBN: 9781570626340 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Rational Zen consists of selection from Dogen's two masterworks, Shobogenzo (the famed "Treasury of Eyes of True Teaching, " Japan's most sophisticated philosophical work) and Eihei Koruko ("Universal Book of Eternal Peace"), now in English for the first time. The translator's commentary and a compendium of authentic source materials enhance the reader's insight into Dogen's methods, linking them to the great classical traditions of Buddhism that ultimately flowered in Zen.
Thomas Cleary holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and is a former fellow... Rational Zen consists of selection from Dogen's two masterworks, Shobogenzo (the famed "Treasury of Eyes of True Teaching, " Japan's most sophisticate...
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102,43 zł |
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Practical Taoism
ISBN: 9781570622007 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates the many profound mysteries of inner alchemy, one of the most important dimensions of the Taoist tradition. The science of inner alchemy consists of meditation practices that enable the individual to have a more intimate, energizing, and inspiring relationship with life. Although these techniques are described in the sourcebooks of ancient Taoism, they are often couched in cryptic symbolic language, making it difficult for today's seekers t put these teachings into practice. Some classical Taoist writers, however, did...
This extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates the many profound mysteries of inner alchemy, one of the most important dimens...
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77,79 zł |
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Immortal Sisters: Secret Teachings of Taoist Women Second Edition
ISBN: 9781556432224 / Angielski / Miękka / 1996 / 120 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. Immortal Sisters presents life stories and teachings of distinguished female Taoist adepts who lived from the third to twelfth centuries. Among them is the poet and mystic Sun Bu-er, who passed into folklore as one of the famous Seven Immortals and appears as a character in countless popular novels of China. These accomplished women, renowned in their own day and in history, represent a uniquely female heritage of spiritual mastery. Through poems, stories, teachings, and commentaries, Immortal Sisters sheds light on the spiritual methods taught and practiced by these women and...
Immortal Sisters presents life stories and teachings of distinguished female Taoist adepts who lived from the third to twelfth centuries. Among...
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71,57 zł |
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Essential Koran, the PB: The Heart of Islam - An Introductory Selection of Readings from the Quran (Revised)
ISBN: 9780062501981 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. THOMAS CLEARY is the pre-eminent translator of Buddhist and Taoist texts, including 'The Essential Tao', 'The Essential Confucius', 'The Secret of the Golden Flower', and the best-selling 'The Art of War'. "For Muslims the whole of the Qur'an is
THOMAS CLEARY is the pre-eminent translator of Buddhist and Taoist texts, including 'The Essential Tao', 'The Essential Confucius', 'The Secret of ... |
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73,86 zł |
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Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership
ISBN: 9781570628832 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych. This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Chinese Zen masters. Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song dynasty (tenth to thirteenth centuries), Zen Lessons consists of short excerpts written in language that is accessible to the reader without any background in Eastern philosophy. This book serves as a guide to recognizing the qualities of a genuine Zen teacher; it also serves as a study of the character and conduct necessary for the mastery of any position of power and authority...
This guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority is based on the teachings of several great Chinese Zen masters. Drawing on priv...
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107,42 zł |