Kategoria BISAC: Philosophy >> Eastern

There is a growing recognition that philosophy isn't unique to the West, that it didn't begin only with the classical Greeks, and that Greek philosophy was influenced by Near Eastern traditions. Yet even today there is a widespread assumption that what came before the Greeks was "before philosophy." In Philosophy before the Greeks, Marc Van De Mieroop, an acclaimed historian of the ancient Near East, presents a groundbreaking argument that, for three millennia before the Greeks, one Near Eastern people had a rich and sophisticated tradition of philosophy fully worthy of the...

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most popular spiritual classics
that has influenced human thought and actions. Taking place on
a battlefield, it is the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna about
the purpose of life and existence in the midst of the epic poem
Mahabharata. It expounds on these topics and all of Indian
philosophy during the course of seven hundred verses. The
deepest spiritual knowledge is communicated in a practical
pathway towards realizing our highest potential.

Edwin Arnold's translation is arguably the most beautiful and

The Bhagavad Gita has served as a guide to liberation for over two
thousand years. It advocates an integrated path of action without
attachment to results. It has inspired and influenced Western
thought since the first translation over two hundred years ago.
Poets, philosophers, thinkers, and scientists have attested to its
wisdom and life-changing impact.

The Upanishads are the oldest spiritual teachings of the forest
sages of India. They are the realization of an absolute Being called
Spirit or Atman. They try to answer all of our deepest...

Offering an alternative discourse on modernization and development viewed specifically from the East Asia perspective, this book focuses its analysis on the Korean experience of modernization and development. It considers the broad range of societal transformations which have occurred over the past half century, utilizing the vernacular language of Korea extracted from everyday life to interpret, characterize, globalize and pedagogically broaden the understanding and the human meaning behind these complex social changes.

THIS book is dedicated to that part of Yoga which deals with the development and attainment of a healthy physical constitution. The information gathered in this book is a passing on of old knowledge in an effort to make it accessible to people from all walks of life.

Within the framework of the Science of Yoga this knowledge and instructions is called ‘Hatha Yoga’ and lies at the root of Yoga and its Higher Teachings. This knowledge comes naturally to each of us as our Instinctual Birth right.

Often, through external influences like modern ways of living or...

- Details the simple postures of Yoga Nidra, breathing exercises and guided meditations, and tips for maintaining awareness in the liminal state that precedes sleep

- Explains how Yoga Nidra allows you to explore different states of consciousness and any blockages in the emotional, mental, and energy bodies

- Includes four complete sessions as well as pointers for creating your own sessions

Known as the "yoga of conscious sleep," Yoga Nidra...

Solidly grounded in Chinese primary sources, Neo Confucianism: Metaphysics, Mind, and Morality engages the latest global scholarship to provide an innovative, rigorous, and clear articulation of neo-Confucianism and its application to Western philosophy.

• Contextualizes neo-Confucianism for contemporary analytic philosophy by engaging with today's philosophical questions and debates
• Based on the most recent and influential scholarship on neo-Confucianism, and supported by primary texts in Chinese and cross-cultural secondary literature
• Presents a...

Solidly grounded in Chinese primary sources, Neo Confucianism: Metaphysics, Mind, and Morality engages the latest global scholarship to provide an innovative, rigorous, and clear articulation of neo-Confucianism and its application to Western philosophy.

• Contextualizes neo-Confucianism for contemporary analytic philosophy by engaging with today's philosophical questions and debates
• Based on the most recent and influential scholarship on neo-Confucianism, and supported by primary texts in Chinese and cross-cultural secondary literature
• Presents a...

The I Ching (The Book of Change), the oldest of the Chinese classics, has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change and how this fundamental force influences all...