wyszukanych pozycji: 65
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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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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38,35 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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69,32 zł |
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Alchemists, Mediums, and Magicians: Stories of Taoist Mystics
ISBN: 9781590306598 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand years. This panoramic view of the many faces of Taoism and its intimate connection with Chinese culture and society includes intriguing accounts of the Taoist secret societies that carried out mystical exercises and powerful consciousness-altering techniques, including sensory deprivation, incantation, visualization, and concentration.
This collection of sketches, compiled by Zhang Tianyu, a Taoist priest in the... Here is an introduction to the magical and mystical realm of Taoism through biographical and historical sketches of Taoist adepts over two thousand ye...
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103,86 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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73,03 zł |
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Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook
ISBN: 9781590307212 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.
Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary presents a rich collection of writings on bushido by warriors, scholars, political advisors, and educators from the fifteenth century through the nineteenth century that provide a comprehensive, historically rich view of samurai life and philosophy. Training the Samurai Mind gives an insider's view of the samurai world: the moral and... Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their eth...
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110,96 zł |
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The Wisdom of the Prophet: The Sayings of Muhammad
ISBN: 9781570628252 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 1 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for centuries. The passages in this collection, chosen for their universal appeal, reveal both Muhammad's profound worldly wisdom and his lofty spiritual vision. The Wisdom of the Prophet contains more than two hundred authentic stories and sayings of Muhammad translated by Thomas Cleary, the translator of The Essential Koran.
The Wisdom of the Prophet contains a rich selection of hadith, or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that ...
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76,88 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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65,32 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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129,43 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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134,68 zł |
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Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido
ISBN: 9780804848954 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido. In Soul of the Samurai, bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings 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:
Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido. In Soul of the Samurai, bestsellin...
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40,31 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 (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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97,70 zł |
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Pocket Taoist Wisdom
ISBN: 9781611806946 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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49,91 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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96,15 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. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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57,61 zł |
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Minding Mind: A Course in Basic Meditation
ISBN: 9781590306857 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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84,59 zł |
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The Way of the World: Readings in Chinese Philosophy
ISBN: 9781590307380 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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76,88 zł |
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The Zen Reader
ISBN: 9781611807035 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) |
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50,40 zł |
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Rational Zen: The Mind of Dogen Zenji
ISBN: 9781570626340 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 232 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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96,15 zł |
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Buddhist Yoga: A Comprehensive Course
ISBN: 9781570620188 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) 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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73,03 zł |
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The Taoist Classics, Volume Four: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary
ISBN: 9781570629082 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 464 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych (Bez gwarancji dostawy przed świętami) This collection of Taoist texts includes:
The Taoist I Ching: The classic "Book of Change" illuminated by the commentary of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Taoist adept Liu I-ming. The first part of the book is the text of I Ching proper with Liu's commentary. The second part is Liu's commentary on two additional sections known as the Overall Image and the Mixed Hexagrams added to the I Ching by earlier commentators, believed to be members of the original Confucian school. In total, the book illuminates the Taoist inner teachings as practiced in the School... This collection of Taoist texts includes:
The Taoist I Ching: The classic "Book of Change" illuminated by the commentary of the eighteenth... |
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115,42 zł |