This is an endeavor of a Western Christian Episcopalian] to find teachings of the Church in the East since 1054CE. Many of these are taken from the time spent during seminary and doctrinal classes.

The enduring wisdom of the Tao Te Ching can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.Reportedly written by a sage named Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most succinct - and yet among the most profound - spiritual texts ever written. Short enough to read in an afternoon, subtle enough to study for a lifetime, the Tao Te Ching distills into razor - sharp poetry centuries of spiritual inquiry into the Tao - the "Way" of the natural world around us that reveals the ultimate organizing principle of the universe.Derek Lin's insightful commentary, along with his new translation from the original Chinese - a translation that sets a whole new standard for accuracy - will inspire your spiritual journey and enrich your everyday life. It highlights the Tao Te Ching's insights on simplicity, balance, and learning from the paradoxical truths you can see all around you: finding strength through flexibility (because bamboo bends, it is tough to break); achieving goals by transcending obstacles (water simply flows around rocks on its way to the sea); believing that small changes bring powerful results (a sapling, in time, grows into a towering tree).Now you can experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu's words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching's poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will speak to your life today and energize your spiritual quest.

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 applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in our lives - in our workplaces, our families, even within ourselves.Thomas Huynh guides you through Sun Tzu's masterwork, highlighting principles that encourage a perceptive and spiritual approach to conflict, enabling you to:* Prevent conflicts before they arise* Peacefully and quickly resolve conflicts when they do arise* Act with courage, intelligence and benevolence in adversarial situations* Convert potential enemies into friends* Control your emotions before they control youNow you can experience the effectiveness of Sun Tzu's teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of The Art of War. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing - page commentary explains the subtleties of the text, allowing you to unlock the power of its teachings and help prevent and resolve the conflicts in your own life.

Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th January 1863 and died on 4th July 1902. He was also known as Narendra Nath Datta. He was a firm advocate of Vendatta Philosophies and Yoga. He was a disciple of Guru Ramakrishna and founded Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Karma-Yoga Karma in its Effect on Character Each is great in his own place The Secret of Work What is Duty? We help ourselves, not the world Non-attachment is complete self-abnegation Freedom The Ideal of Karma-Yoga

Fascinating stories of Himalayan Mystics and real life experiences of the author with one of them - Babaji of Nainital District in the Himalayas

About the Contributor(s): James M. Robinson is Professor of Religion Emeritus at Claremont Graduate University, where he was founder and director of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity. As permanent secretary of UNESCO's International Committee for the Nag Hammadi Codices, he edited The Coptic Gnostic Library, reprinted in five volumes (2000); among his many other publications is Language, Hermeneutic, and History.

Recently discovered in the Ba-Chit caves of western China, the previously unknown Wu Wu Jing has been translated (more or less) by Takasido Yakitori. 'Wu' means 'no' or 'not' so 'Wu Wu' is a negation of a negation, commonly taken to mean 'Koans of Questionable Provenance'. The Wu Wu Jing contains entirely new and unknown koans commented on by three previously unknown zen masters. A 'must have' for all serious (and not so serious) zen koan collectors. Don't let your collection be sadly incomplete. You can lord it over others who have not absorbed the unusual wisdom of the Wu Wu Jing. Superior and more complete wisdom is yours for the taking. Be the first to absorb the comical wisdom of the Great Wu Wu Jing. If you don't, you'll probably be humiliated and embarrassed in front of all your friends. Don't let this happen to you. Sink into and absorb the great essence of the old masters as written in the Great Wu Wu Jing. A modern classic. "I confess I'm only half serious. But which half?" - Zen master Ding-Dong

The life of the Buddha in his own words - the evolution of his thought, his triumphs, and the rarely portrayed tragedy at the end of his life - all told from the original texts. The man we know as the Buddha lived in Northern India around 500BC and introduced the teaching known as Buddhism. Approximately 300 years after his death, an extensive oral history of the movement was written down, carried and copied throughout Asia, and this canon is became the taproot of the entire Buddhist tradition. Framed in a most unusual and personal context, Buddha - Triumph And Tragedy In The Life Of The Great Sage tells the extraordinary life of the man, start to finish.

Throughout the East, writing is held to be a gift from the gods, and the divinely inspired letters and characters are objects of the highest veneration. The religious significance of calligraphy has thus led to a unique development of the art of brush and ink in Japan, China, India, and Tibet. This beautifully illustrated book covers such topics as the history and spirit of Eastern calligraphy, the art of copying religious texts, the biographies of important Zen calligraphers, and practical instructions on materials and techniques for the contemporary student. No knowledge of the languages discussed is required for the reader to appreciate the study of this ancient practice.

John Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a professor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. Stevens is a widely respected translator, an ordained Buddhist priest, a curator of several major exhibitions of Zen art, and an aikido instructor. He has authored over thirty books and is one of the foremost Western experts on Aikido, holding a ranking of 7th dan Aikikai. Stevens has also studied calligraphy for decades, authoring this classic "Sacred Calligraphy of the East." Other John Stevens titles that are likely to be of interest include "The Philosophy of Aikido, Extraordinary Zen Masters, " and "The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei."

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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 to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Fascinated by the Haiku art form, and a long-time student of the Tao, the author became intrigued by the idea of blending the two. This book is the culmination of his efforts.With this new interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, the author utilizes the brevity of Haiku to render this ancient classic into what he believes to be a collection of 81 succinct nuggets of Eastern wisdom.

1912. A system of Culture, including Soul Culture, Health Culture, and the Natural Method for Rejuvenation of the Body of Man and the Consequent Regeneration of his whole Being and the Immortalization of the Soul.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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 to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

The Life-story And Teaching Of The Greatest Poet-Saint Ever To Appear In The History Of Buddhism.

Rene Querido presents here a historical overview of the Western perspective of karma and rebirth, which he places in the context of the spiritual-scientific research of Rudolf Steiner. He has chosen a representative selection of Steiner's lectures and writings discussing the causes and effects of karma in relation to world events, natural phenomena, illness, and much more. Here Steiner describes how we can come to understand our own karma in the light of past incarnations, and how we can take fuller responsibility for our own destinies. From the Vista series.

In 1857 President James Buchanan ordered U.S. troops to Utah to replace Brigham Young as governor and restore order in what the federal government viewed as a territory in rebellion. In this compelling narrative, award-winning authors David L. Bigler and Will Bagley use long-suppressed sources to show that--contrary to common perception--the Mormon rebellion was not the result of Buchanan's "blunder," nor was it a David-and-Goliath tale in which an abused religious minority heroically defied the imperial ambitions of an unjust and tyrannical government. They argue that Mormon leaders had their own far-reaching ambitions and fully intended to establish an independent nation--the Kingdom of God--in the West.

Long overshadowed by the Civil War, the tragic story of this conflict involved a tense and protracted clash pitting Brigham Young's Nauvoo Legion against Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston and the U.S. Army's Utah Expedition. In the end, the conflict between the two armies saw no pitched battles, but in the authors' view, Buchanan's decision to order troops to Utah, his so-called blunder, eventually proved decisive and beneficial for both Mormons and the American republic.

A rich exploration of events and forces that presaged the Civil War, "The Mormon Rebellion "broadens our understanding of both antebellum America and Utah's frontier theocracy and offers a challenging reinterpretation of a controversial chapter in Mormon annals.

Kuan Yin's Miracle Mantras: Awakening the Healing Powers of the Heart" is based on decades of scientific research and both ancient and modern spiritual texts. It includes the direct experiences of the author and several contributors. This book is a key resource for anyone desiring to masterfully ride the waves of evolutionary change that humanity is currently undergoing. To ease this shift into post-2012 consciousness, the many tools and practices given here are based on the wisdom of the ancients (who foresaw these changes), coupled with its correlation to quantum science. The mantras in this book, especially "The Great Compassion Mantra," are particularly intended for use in our time for the clearing away of any past records holding back our spiritual evolution and forward progress. Who is Kuan Yin? Her story, legends and miracles are well known throughout most of Asia. Her name means "Hearer of Sounds." According to Eastern tradition, when Kuan Yin was about to enter heaven, she stood on the threshold and heard the cries of distress from the earth. She turned back to come to the aid of all who suffer in this plane. She is a cross-cultural figure revered by many traditions worldwide and is considered to be the essence or symbol of Divine Compassion. Many view her as both the impersonal and personal manifestations of Divine Mercy. Practices for nurturing the growth of this divine quality within ourselves and delivering it to the world are given in this book. Kuan Yin delivered The Great Compassion Mantra millennia ago so that "living beings may obtain peace and joy, be healed of illness, enjoy prosperity, erase past sins and offenses, remove hardship and suffering, and increase spiritual attainment and virtue." The mantras are for people of all faiths, and the information in these pages is also a valuable aid for anyone desiring to develop greater love, compassion and unity consciousness. And, of course, this book is for anyone who could use a few miracles Part One, "The Essence of Divine Compassion," covers Kuan Yin's lore, origins and history. Her lineage from Amitabha to Avalokitesvara to Tara is included. Also in this section are chapters on her famous embodiments and legends, her island, and her etheric retreat. Part Two, "Tools for Accelerating Consciousness" covers the powers of mercy, forgiveness and compassion, the use of crystals, and techniques for entering into the "Zero Point of the Heart," which is a convergence point of all planes of consciousness, as well as a portal to higher dimensions. It covers the quantum mechanics of oneness (Unity Consciousness) and the use of the violet light as an energetic purifier. We learn the secrets of the science of sound through sonic healing and mantra, and how the use of visualization and feeling can accelerate the manifestation of a desired result. The phrase "HeartSound," coined by the author, represents the convergence of the key techniques explained. There are chapters on how to protect oneself from lower astral entities, and a collection of miracle stories and Kuan Yin's appearances in modern times. Part Three, "Miracle Mantras and Powerful Meditations," includes many of Kuan Yin's important ancient texts, such as "The Great Compassion Dharani Sutra" and "The Heart Sutra," with explanations and commentaries and how the Heart Sutra describes the Source Field or Zero Point Field. It reveals Kuan Yin's Ten Vows, and her Thirty-Three Miracle Mantra Ritual. The original Chinese and/or Sanskrit glyphs are often included, with their translations and pronunciation guides. The book concludes with a beautiful forgiveness meditation, and a summation of the Twelve Power Tools contained herein for self-transformation and manifestation. formation and manifestation.

In Obeah and Other Powers, historians and anthropologists consider how marginalized spiritual traditions-such as obeah, Vodou, and Santeria-have been understood and represented across the Caribbean since the seventeenth century. In essays focused on Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, and the wider Anglophone Caribbean, the contributors explore the fields of power within which Caribbean religions have been produced, modified, appropriated, and policed. The "other powers" of the book's title have helped to shape, or attempted to curtail, Caribbean religions and healing practices. These powers include those of capital and colonialism; of states that criminalize some practices and legitimize others; of occupying armies that rewrite constitutions and reorient economies; of writers, filmmakers, and scholars who represent Caribbean practices both to those with little knowledge of the region and to those who live there; and, not least, of the millions of people in the Caribbean whose relationships with one another, as well as with capital and the state, have long been mediated and experienced through religious formations and discourses. Contributors. Kenneth Bilby, Erna Brodber, Alejandra Bronfman, Elizabeth Cooper, Maarit Forde, Stephan Palmie, Diana Paton, Alasdair Pettinger, Lara Putnam, Karen Richman, Raquel Romberg, John Savage, Katherine Smith

The Life-story And Teaching Of The Greatest Poet-Saint Ever To Appear In The History Of Buddhism.

Christian Approaches to Other Faiths is divided along the same lines as the textbook(9780334041146). In the first section, readings are divided according to the sub-sections, providing at least one reading for each, with those paradigms which have been more influential, receiving most attention. Importantly a number of readings will also be given critical of the approach in question. The second section contains at least two readings per section, both adopting a different way of understanding that faith. This provides a positive and negative attitude to the faith in question, or highlights the work of two influential commentators. While the emphasis is on contemporary works, important historical readings are included. A short introduction to each text means that, like the Core Text, the work can be used as a stand alone text.

Revised and Expanded The Vedic Prophecies take you to the end of time This is the first book ever to present the unique predictions found in the ancient Vedic texts of India. These prophecies are like no others and will provide you with a very different view of the future and how things fit together in the plan for the universe. Now you can discover the amazing secrets that are hidden in the oldest spiritual writings on the planet. Find out what they say about the distant future, and what the seers of long ago saw in their visions of the destiny of the world. This book will reveal predictions of deteriorating social changes and how to avoid them; future droughts and famines; low-class rulers and evil governments; whether there will be another appearance (second coming) of God; and predictions of a new spiritual awareness and how it will spread around the world. You will also learn the answers to such questions as: Does the future get worse or better? Will there be future world wars or global disasters? What lies beyond the predictions of Nostradamus, the Mayan prophecies, or the Biblical apocalypse? Are we in the end times? How to recognize them if we are. Does the world come to an end? If so, when and how? Now you can find out what the future holds. The Vedic Prophecies carry an important message and warning for all humanity, which needs to be understood now