1894. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Contents: Book IV. The Solving of Dilemmas; Book V. The Problem of Inference; Book VI. The Voluntary Extra Vows; and Book VII. Similes of Arahatship. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1884. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Saddharma-Pundarika or the Lotus of the True Law and is one of the nine Dharmas known by the titles of Ashtasahasrika Pragnaparamita; Ganda-vyuha; Dasabhumisvara; Samadhi-raga; Lankavatara; Saddharma-pundarika; Tathagata-guhyaka; Lalita-vistara; and Suvarna-prabhasa. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1884. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Saddharma-Pundarika or the Lotus of the True Law and is one of the nine Dharmas known by the titles of Ashtasahasrika Pragnaparamita; Ganda-vyuha; Dasabhumisvara; Samadhi-raga; Lankavatara; Saddharma-pundarika; Tathagata-guhyaka; Lalita-vistara; and Suvarna-prabhasa. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Zend Avesta Part I contains The Vendidad: Fargard I-XXII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Vol. 2 of a 2 Vol. set. The author's final volume of his projected work on Oriental religions, the subject matter being Persia. Great pains were taken by the author to verify his authorities, by consulting five or six of the best Orientalists in the world. This volume is considered the masterpiece of the series, exhibiting the evolution of moral sentiment. Contents: advent of the religion of personal will, its elements; development; political forces; philosophies; Islam.

Vol. 1 of a 2 vol. set. A review of the religions of India with ethical and social criticism of their beliefs and practices, one part in the author's treatment of all oriental religions. The author notes directions in which the differing civilizations may help to supply each other's defects; and endeavor to bring the old antipodal races now practically at our doors under that light of free and fair inquiry which justice to them and to the common good requires. Contents of part one (of two): Religion and life - primitive Aryas, Hindu mind, hymns, tradition, the laws, woman, social forms and forces; Religious philosophy - Vedanta, Sankhya.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Vol. 1 of a 2 Vol. set. The author's final volume of his projected work on Oriental religions, the subject matter being Persia. Great pains were taken by the author to verify his authorities, by consulting five or six of the best Orientalists in the world. This volume is considered the masterpiece of the series, exhibiting the evolution of moral sentiment. Contents: advent of the religion of personal will, its elements; development; political forces; philosophies; Islam.

1890. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Vedanta Sutras with the commentary by Sankarakarya Part I contains Adhyaya I and II. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1881. Translated from the Pali by T.W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part I contains The Patimokkha and The Mahavagga, I-IV. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1900. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains the First and Second Kanda. According to the text of the Madhyandina School. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

1885. Translated from the Pali by T.W. Rhys Davids and Hermann Oldenberg. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. Part III contains The Kullavagga, IV-XII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

"Pharmacy for the Soul" suggests holistic remedies for a variety of ailments. Each section begins with a description and diagnosis of an emotional or physical ailment and then lists a number of prescriptions. Remedies include stretching techniques, meditations, laughter and breathing exercises, vocalizations, visualizations, chants, and massage, which are Osho's suggestions for helping to cure everything from nail-biting to insomnia to depression. In addition to treatments, the book is laced with poetic, humorous, and illuminating commentary that explores how one can come to peace with oneself both physically and emotionally.
For the experienced holistic reader seeking further inspiration, or for the newcomer in need of direction, this is the must-have medicine cabinet of aids to living a life that is healthy, relaxed, and full of spontaneous joy.
Organized in a user-friendly format, "Pharmacy for the Soul" addresses such issues as:
*Relieving stress and physical tension
* Building self-confidence
* Enhancing emotional and physical vitality
* Mood Swings
*Sexuality
* Diet

Why Lazarus Laughed explicates the essential doctrine shared by the traditions of Zen Buddhism, Advaita, and Tantra. Wei Wu Wei has become an underground spiritual favorite whose fans anxiously await each reissued book.

Consciousness Is Everything Until now, Kashmir Shaivism was an esoteric field accessible only to a few scholars and other specialists. In his book Swamiji presents the wisdom of this powerful tradition and explores Consciousness, the most intimate experience of life. Swami Shankarananda has succeeded in making Kashmir Shaivism come alive in these pages, and I consider this work the best introduction to that tradition thus far. Georg Feuerstein, author

Vol. 2 of a 2 vol. set. A review of the religions of India with ethical and social criticism of their beliefs and practices, one part in the author's treatment of all oriental religions. The author notes directions in which the differing civilizations may help to supply each other's defects; and endeavor to bring the old antipodal races now practically at our doors under that light of free and fair inquiry which justice to them and to the common good requires. Contents of part two (of two): Religious philosophy; Bhagavad-Gita; piety and morality of Pantheism; incarnation, transmigration; religious universality; Buddhism; speculative principles; Nirvana; ethics and humanities; the hour and the man; afterlife in India; Buddhist civilization; ecclesiasticism.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Here is a timeless collection of traditional stories that recount the personal spiritual journeys and true acts of selflessness by saints from various religious traditions indigenous to India, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Sufism. The authors present a diverse selection of these inspirational tales--about both men and women saints, from a variety of time periods, and from all over India--and make them relevant for a modern audience. The stories reveal that, despite their perceived differences, the same spiritual principles underlie all the great religious traditions.

The ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected with the religious system of China. This volume contains Part I (Soul in philosophy and folk-conception) of Book II (On the soul and ancestral worship). Contents: Psychological philosophy; Cosmo-psychological philosophy, and Taoism; On the multiplicity or divisibility of the souls of man; On the parts of the body in which the soul specially dwells; Animistic ideas as suggested by shadows; On disease of the soul, its debility and derangements; On absence of the soul from living man; On reanimation after death; On the reincarnation of souls through birth; On Zoanthropy; On the descent of men from animals; On plant-spirits; On the animation of lifeless matter; On food and medicines prepared from animals and men; On apparitions, and their influence upon the fate of man; On retributive justice exercised by spirits.

The author has done his best in presenting an accurate and truthful portrait of the movements in India. To deal with this entire subject adequately, however, two volumes would have been necessary. Therefore, matters have been compressed everywhere and because the religious movements are so varied and intricate, there are many omissions and mistakes. Contents: historical outline of the period; reform checked by defense of the old faiths 1870-1913; full defense of the old religions 1870-1913; religious nationalism; social reform and service; significance of the movements. Illustrated.