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Indian thought is well known for diverse philosophical and
contemplative excursions into the nature of selfhood. Led by
Buddhists and the yoga traditions of Hinduism and Jainism, Indian
thinkers have engaged in a rigorous analysis and
reconceptualization of our common notion of self. Less understood
is the way in which such theories of self intersect with issues
involving agency and free will; yet such intersections are
profoundly important, as all major schools of Indian thought
recognize that moral goodness and religious fulfillment depend on
the proper understanding of personal agency. Moreover, their
individual conceptions of agency and freedom are typically nodes by
which an entire school's epistemological, ethical, and metaphysical
perspectives come together as a systematic whole. Free Will,
Agency, and Selfhood in Indian Philosophy explores the contours of
this issue, from the perspectives of the major schools of Indian
thought. With new essays by leading specialists in each field, this
volume provides rigorous analysis of the network of issues
surrounding agency and freedom as developed within Indian thought.
According to Taoist philosophy, every body—not to mention
everything in the cosmos—possesses quantities of the five
elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Each element has an
emotional component (water, for example, is associated with fear),
a meridian in the body that can be worked on through somatic
exercises like massage, and a moral imperative. Camellia Lee, an
energy worker with a family lineage of healing going back
generations to Taiwan, explains elements of Taoist philosophy,
traditional Chinese medicine, and other related studies through the
lens of the Five Elements in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable
way. This is a Five-Element plan—with plenty of exercises for
introspection, healing, and enlightenment—that anyone can commit
to in order to restore order to their bodies, minds, and spirits.
How can I find purpose in my life?
Many of us go through our lives unsure of what we are for, struggling
every day to find meaning. But the timeless wisdom of Indian culture
shows us another way.
In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive
for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance
between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey
into true and lasting fulfilment.
Inspiring and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and
greatest spiritual practices to explain how the Four-Way Path can
awaken your purpose, free you from stress and fear, and find lasting
peace. It will unlock a life full of happiness and meaning.
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The Tao of Pooh
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Benjamin Hoff; Illustrated by E.H. Shepard
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"What's this you're writing?... asked Pooh, climbing onto the
writing table. "The Tao of Pooh,... I replied. "The how of Pooh?...
asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written. "The Tao
of Pooh,... I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil. "It
seems more like ow! of Pooh,... said Pooh, rubbing his paw. "Well,
it's not,... I replied huffily. "What's it about?... asked Pooh,
leaning forward and smearing another word. "It's about how to stay
happy and calm under all circumstances!... I yelled. "Have you read
it?... asked Pooh... ...Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about
him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most
beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly
demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese
principles of Taoism. Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and
enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by
E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold.
What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just the physical expression of martial arts. Rooted in Zen and Tao philosophy, it also offers a way of reconnecting our minds with our bodies through meditative movement to cultivate the core virtues of discipline and perseverance. In this book, Shi Heng Yi, founder of Shaolin Temple Europe and lay disciple of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, introduces us to the contemplative practice that underpins Shaolin – a way of life that has existed for over 1,500 years – and shows how it can help us today. Having experienced the challenges of modern life as a young man, Shi Heng Yi understands the pressures only too well. Here, he highlights twelve key practices to help improve sleep, relationships and decision-making, as much as balance, flexibility and strength, offering a powerful pathway to self-mastery and understanding.
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The Art of War
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Sun Tzu; Translated by Lionel Giles
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A New Physiognomy of Jewish Thinking is a search for authenticity
that combines critical thinking with a yearning for heartfelt
poetics. A physiognomy of thinking addresses the figure of a life
lived where theory and praxis are unified. This study explores how
the critical essays on music of German-Jewish thinker, Theodor
Wiesengrund Adorno (1903-1969) necessarily accompany the downfall
of metaphysics. By scrutinizing a critical juncture in modern
intellectual history, marked in 1931 by Adorno's founding of the
Frankfurt Institute for Social Research, neglected applications of
Critical Theory to Jewish Thought become possible. This study
proffers a constructive justification of a critical standpoint,
reconstructively shown how such ideals are seen under the
genealogical proviso of re/cognizing their original meaning.
Re/cognition of A New Physiognomy of Jewish Thinking redresses
neglected applications of Negative Dialectics, the poetics of God,
the metaphysics of musical thinking, reification in Zionism, the
transpoetics of Physics and Metaphysics, as well as correlating
Aesthetic Theory to Jewish Law (halakhah). >
An insight into what happened to Iqbal's vision after his death in
1938 up till today, through the eyes of Javid Iqbal and Muneera
Iqbal. This book celebrates and explores what life was like for the
children of Muhammed Iqbal living with the legacy he left
behind...I congratulate this young lady for her untiring struggle
to spread the message, works and life of Allama Iqbal...it is a
commendable effort, it should continue...- Dr Javid Iqbal ...I
appreciate the spirit behind her effort...I was struck with her
determination, initiative and drive...and have never granted an
interview in all my 85 years, this time I have decided to make an
exception...- Muneera Iqbal
'The Conversations' is an introduction to the topics of love, evil
and human nature recounted through a narrative between Taoist
Master Fu Hsiang and his two students, Li Chen and Zhi Peng. Dr
Mark Tarver has studied Taoist arts for over 20 years and holds
higher degrees in philosophy and science. Details of his work and
courses can be found at the School of Internal Alchemy
(www.schoolofinternalalchemy.com)
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imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Logic and philosophy have many interfaces, some dating back to
Antiquity, some developed only recently. These two companion
volumes chart the variety and liveliness of modern logic at this
interface, opening windows to key topics for researchers in other
disciplines and other cultural traditions, including India and
China. The articles presented here were written by a wide spectrum
of international experts, showing the field also as a living
community of junior and senior scholars across different university
departments. The articles in Volume 2 give extensive coverage of
contacts with Philosophy, as well as several congenial other
disciplines, from argumentation theory to cognitive science, game
theory, and physics.
Logic and philosophy have many interfaces, some dating back to
Antiquity, some developed only recently. These two companion
volumes chart the variety and liveliness of modern logic at this
interface, opening windows to key topics for researchers in other
disciplines and other cultural traditions, including India and
China. The articles presented here were written by a wide spectrum
of international experts, showing the field also as a living
community of junior and senior scholars across different university
departments. Volume 1 illustrates the core areas of History,
Mathematical Foundations, Process and Computation, as well as
Information and Agency.
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