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The Hindu Mind - Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages (Hardcover): Bansi Pandit The Hindu Mind - Fundamentals of Hindu Religion and Philosophy for All Ages (Hardcover)
Bansi Pandit
R689 Discovery Miles 6 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hinduism is the oldest surviving religion in the world. The religious and philosophical literature of Hinduism is vast, diverse and covers thousands of years of accumulated spiritual experiences of Hindu Saints and Seers. This book presents the fundamentals of Hindu religion and philosophical thought in a logical and straight-forward manner. The purpose being, to create a strong base for further study of Hinduism.

The Buddha and Religious Diversity (Hardcover, New): J. Abraham Velez De Cea The Buddha and Religious Diversity (Hardcover, New)
J. Abraham Velez De Cea
R4,216 Discovery Miles 42 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Providing a rigorous analysis of Buddhist ways of understanding religious diversity, this book develops a new foundation for cross-cultural understanding of religious diversity in our time. Examining the complexity and uniqueness of Buddha's approach to religious pluralism using four main categories - namely exclusivism, inclusivism, pluralistic-inclusivism and pluralism - the book proposes a cross-cultural and interreligious interpretation of each category, thus avoiding the accusation of intellectual colonialism. The key argument is that, unlike the Buddha, most Buddhist traditions today, including Theravada Buddhism and even the Dalai Lama, consider liberation and the highest stages of spiritual development exclusive to Buddhism. The book suggests that the Buddha rejects many doctrines and practices found in other traditions, and that, for him, there are nonnegotiable ethical and doctrinal standards that correspond to the Dharma. This argument is controversial and likely to ignite a debate among Buddhists from different traditions, especially between conservative and progressive Buddhists. The book fruitfully contributes to the literature on inter-religious dialogue, and is of use to students and scholars of Asian Studies, World Religion and Eastern Philosophy.

Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy (Paperback): Oliver Leaman Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy (Paperback)
Oliver Leaman
R1,687 Discovery Miles 16 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this unique Encyclopedia provides a vital guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan. The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis on endtemporary developments and movements. The A-Z structured encyclopedia emphasizes that Asian philosophy is not merely an ancient form of thought but that it is a living philosophy, with roots in the past, and also a potent and animate presence today. This translates into the reciprocal exchange of theories between Eastern and Western thinking, for example of new schools of thought such as orientalism. Requiring no prior knowledge of philosophy, religion or Asian cultures, this book is essential reading for students, teachers and the interested individual who wishes to gain an understanding of the philosophical basis to Asian cultural systems.

The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Hardcover, New): James Duerlinger The Refutation of the Self in Indian Buddhism - Candrakirti on the Selflessness of Persons (Hardcover, New)
James Duerlinger
R4,214 Discovery Miles 42 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the Buddha did not fully explain the theory of persons that underlies his teaching, in later centuries a number of different interpretations were developed. This book presents the interpretation by the celebrated Indian Buddhist philosopher, Candrakirti (ca. 570-650 C.E.). Candrakirti's fullest statement of the theory is included in his Autocommentary on the Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatarabhasya), which is, along with his Introduction to the Middle Way (Madhyamakavatara ), among the central treatises that present the Prasavgika account of the Madhyamaka (Middle Way) philosophy. In this book, Candrakirti's most complete statement of his theory of persons is translated and provided with an introduction and commentary that present a careful philosophical analysis of Candrakirti's account of the selflessness of persons. This analysis is both philologically precise and analytically sophisticated. The book is of interest to scholars of Buddhism generally and especially to scholars of Indian Buddhist philosophy.

Think on These Things (Paperback): J. Krishnamurti Think on These Things (Paperback)
J. Krishnamurti; Edited by D. Rajagopal
R434 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

‘The material contained in this volume was originally presented in the form of talks to students, teachers and parents in India, but its keen penetration and lucid simplicity will be deeply meaningful to thoughtful people everywhere, of all ages, and in every walk of life. Krishnamurti examines with characteristic objectivity and insight the expressions of what we are pleased to call our culture, our education, religion, politics and tradition; and he throws much light on such basic emotions as ambition, greed and envy, the desire for security and the lust for power – all of which he shows to be deteriorating factors in human society.’From the Editor’s Note‘Krishnamurti’s observations and explorations of modern man’s estate are penetrating and profound, yet given with a disarming simplicity and directness. To listen to him or to read his thoughts is to face oneself and the world with an astonishing morning freshness.’Anne Marrow Lindbergh

Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy (Paperback): Antonio S Cua Encyclopedia of Chinese Philosophy (Paperback)
Antonio S Cua
R1,793 Discovery Miles 17 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring contributions from the world's most highly esteemed Asian philosophy scholars, this important new encyclopedia covers the complex and increasingly influential field of Chinese thought, from earliest recorded times to the present day. Including coverage on the subject previously unavailable to English speakers, the Encyclopedia sheds light on the extensive range of concepts, movements, philosophical works, and thinkers that populate the field. It includes a thorough survey of the history of Chinese philosophy; entries on all major thinkers from Confucius to Mou Zongsan; essential topics such as aesthetics, moral philosophy, philosophy of government, and philosophy of literature; surveys of Confucianism in all historical periods (Zhou, Han, Tang, and onward) and in key regions outside China; schools of thought such as Mohism, Legalism, and Chinese Buddhism; trends in contemporary Chinese philosophy, and more.

Ta t'ung Shu - The One-World Philosophy of K'ang Yu-wei (Paperback): Laurence G. Thompson Ta t'ung Shu - The One-World Philosophy of K'ang Yu-wei (Paperback)
Laurence G. Thompson
R1,626 Discovery Miles 16 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1958. This volume translates one of the major works of modern Chinese philosophy and in so doing makes a major contribution to the study of comparative philosophy. The volume contains an extensive introduction structured as follows: 1. Biographical Sketch of K'ang Yu-wei 2. Ta T'ung Shu: The Book 3. A General Discussion of the One-World Philosophy of K'ang Yu-wei

Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China (Paperback): The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley Three Ways of Thought in Ancient China (Paperback)
The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley
R1,362 Discovery Miles 13 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1939. This book consists chiefly of extracts from Chuang Tzu, Mencius and Han Fei Tzu. Chuang Tzu's appeal is to the imagination; the appeal of mencius is to the moral feelings; realism, as expounded by Han Fei Tzu, finds a close parallel in modern Totalitarianism and as a result these extracts from a book of the third century B.C. nonetheless have a very contemporary connection.

The Art of Communicating (Paperback): Thich Nhat Hanh The Art of Communicating (Paperback)
Thich Nhat Hanh
R421 R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Save R110 (26%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Japonisme - Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More (Hardcover): Erin Niimi Longhurst Japonisme - Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More (Hardcover)
Erin Niimi Longhurst 1
R411 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. Japonisme explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life. What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life? From shinrinyoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (fl ower arranging) to tea ceremonies and their approach to food, the Japanese have found contentment through traditions,philosophies, and the practice of art. This book shows how we can all incorporate aspects of Japonisme into our daily lives. Enhance your lifestyle and enrich your mind by looking at life through the lens of wabi-sabi (the transient nature of life), kintsugi (repairing broken ceramics with gold) or kaizen (habit-forming techniques), in an accessible, practical way.

What Are You Doing With Your Life? (Paperback): J. Krishnamurti What Are You Doing With Your Life? (Paperback)
J. Krishnamurti 2
R388 R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

'One of the greatest thinkers of the age' The Dalai Lama 'One of the five saints of the 20th century' - TIME magazine 'Krishnamurti influenced me profoundly' - Deepak Chopra Who are you? What are you? What do you want from life? One of the world's great philosophical teachers, Krishnamurti, offers his inspiring wisdom on many of life's hurdles from relationships and love, to anxiety and loneliness. He answers such questions as 'What is the significance of life?' and 'How do I live life to the full?' to reveal the best way of being true to yourself. Read by millions from all walks of life, Krishnamurti shows us there is no path, no higher authority, no guru to follow, and that ultimately it is our own responsibility as to how we live our lives.

Seeing Clearly - A Buddhist Guide to Life (Hardcover): Nicolas Bommarito Seeing Clearly - A Buddhist Guide to Life (Hardcover)
Nicolas Bommarito
R580 R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Save R98 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many of us, even on our happiest days, struggle to quiet the constant buzz of anxiety in the background of our minds. All kinds of worries-worries about losing people and things, worries about how we seem to others-keep us from peace of mind. Distracted or misled by our preoccupations, misconceptions, and, most of all, our obsession with ourselves, we don't see the world clearly-we don't see the world as it really is. In our search for happiness and the good life, this is the main problem. But luckily there is a solution, and on the path to understanding it, we can make use of the rich and varied teachings that have developed over centuries of Buddhist thought. With clarity and compassion, Nicolas Bommarito explores the central elements of centuries of Buddhist philosophy and practice, explaining how they can improve your life and teach you to live without fear. Mining important texts and lessons for practical guidance, he provides a friendly guide to the very practical goals that underpin Buddhist philosophy. After laying out the basic ideas, Bommarito walks readers through a wide range of techniques and practices we can adopt to mend ingrained habits. Rare for its exploration of both the philosophy that motivates Buddhism and its practical applications, this is a compassionate guide to leading a good life that anyone can follow.

Chinese Visions of World Order - Tianxia, Culture, and World Politics (Paperback): Ban Wang Chinese Visions of World Order - Tianxia, Culture, and World Politics (Paperback)
Ban Wang
R739 Discovery Miles 7 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Confucian doctrine of tianxia (all under heaven) outlines a unitary worldview that cherishes global justice and transcends social, geographic, and political divides. For contemporary scholars, it has held myriad meanings, from the articulation of a cultural imaginary and political strategy to a moralistic commitment and a cosmological vision. The contributors to Chinese Visions of World Order examine the evolution of tianxia's meaning and practice in the Han dynasty and its mutations in modern times. They attend to its varied interpretations, its relation to realpolitik, and its revival in twenty-first-century China. They also investigate tianxia's birth in antiquity and its role in empire building, invoke its cultural universalism as a new global imagination for the contemporary world, analyze its resonance and affinity with cosmopolitanism in East-West cultural relations, discover its persistence in China's socialist internationalism and third world agenda, and critique its deployment as an official state ideology. In so doing, they demonstrate how China draws on its past to further its own alternative vision of the current international system. Contributors. Daniel A. Bell, Chishen Chang, Kuan-Hsing Chen, Prasenjit Duara, Hsieh Mei-yu, Haiyan Lee, Mark Edward Lewis, Lin Chun, Viren Murthy, Lisa Rofel, Ban Wang, Wang Hui, Yiqun Zhou

The Art of Solitude (Paperback): Stephen Batchelor The Art of Solitude (Paperback)
Stephen Batchelor
R448 R363 Discovery Miles 3 630 Save R85 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In a time of social distancing and isolation, a meditation on the beauty of solitude from renowned Buddhist writer Stephen Batchelor A Los Angeles Review of Books "Best of the Year" selection "Whatever a soul is, the author goes a long way toward soothing it. A very welcome instance of philosophy that can help readers live a good life."-Kirkus Reviews "Elegant and formally ingenious."-Geoff Wisner, Wall Street Journal When world renowned Buddhist writer Stephen Batchelor turned sixty, he took a sabbatical from his teaching and turned his attention to solitude, a practice integral to the meditative traditions he has long studied and taught. He aimed to venture more deeply into solitude, discovering its full extent and depth. This beautiful literary collage documents his multifaceted explorations. Spending time in remote places, appreciating and making art, practicing meditation and participating in retreats, drinking peyote and ayahuasca, and training himself to keep an open, questioning mind have all contributed to Batchelor's ability to be simultaneously alone and at ease. Mixed in with his personal narrative are inspiring stories from solitude's devoted practitioners, from the Buddha to Montaigne, from Vermeer to Agnes Martin. In a hyperconnected world that is at the same time plagued by social isolation, this book shows how to enjoy the inescapable solitude that is at the heart of human life.

Yeats, Philosophy, and the Occult (Hardcover): Matthew Gibson, Neil Mann Yeats, Philosophy, and the Occult (Hardcover)
Matthew Gibson, Neil Mann
R3,783 Discovery Miles 37 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Routledge History of Chinese Philosophy (Hardcover): Bo Mou The Routledge History of Chinese Philosophy (Hardcover)
Bo Mou
R6,176 Discovery Miles 61 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The History of Chinese Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last three thousand years. An outstanding team of international contributors provide seventeen accessible entries organised into five clear parts:

Identity of Chinese Philosophy

Classical Chinese Philosophy (I): Pre-Han Period

Classical Chinese Philosophy (II): From Han Through Tang

Classical Chinese Philosophy (III): From Song Through Early Qing

Modern Chinese Philosophy: From Late Qing Through 21st Century

This outstanding collection is essential reading for students of Chinese philosophy, and will be of interest to those seeking to explore the lasting significance this rich and complex philosophical tradition.

Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting - Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and... Little Sprouts and the Dao of Parenting - Ancient Chinese Philosophy and the Art of Raising Mindful, Resilient, and Compassionate Kids (Hardcover)
Erin Cline
R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius compared children to tender sprouts. Like sprouts, a child's character, tendencies, virtues and vices are observable, and ever-changing. A practical parenting manual, philosophical reflection on the relationship between parent and child, and necessary response to modern stereotypes of Chinese parenting, Little Sprouts reconsiders cultural definitions of success and explores how we might support and nourish young people. Engaging deeply with foundational Daoist and Confucian thinkers, Erin Cline offers accessible, provocative musings on key parenting issues and helps us grow into better parents of joyful, fulfilled children.

Osho: Intimate Glimpses (Paperback): Anando Osho: Intimate Glimpses (Paperback)
Anando
R387 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R68 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Against the Stream - A Buddhist Manual for Spiritual Revolutionaries (Paperback): Noah Levine Against the Stream - A Buddhist Manual for Spiritual Revolutionaries (Paperback)
Noah Levine
R422 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R78 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Buddha was a revolutionary. His practice was subversive; his message, seditious. His enlightened point of view went against the norms of his day--in his words, "against the stream." His teachings changed the world, and now they can change you too.

Presenting the basics of Buddhism with personal anecdotes, exercises, and guided meditations, bestselling author Noah Levine guides the reader along a spiritual path that has led to freedom from suffering and has saved lives for 2,500 years. Levine should know. Buddhist meditation saved him from a life of addiction and crime. He went on to counsel and teach countless others the Buddhist way to freedom, and here he shares those life-changing lessons with you. Read and awaken to a new and better life.

The Promise of a Sacred World - Shinran's Teaching of Other Power (Paperback): Kenneth K. Nagapriya The Promise of a Sacred World - Shinran's Teaching of Other Power (Paperback)
Kenneth K. Nagapriya; Foreword by Tanaka
R469 R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Save R84 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this pioneering book, in turns poetic and philosophical, Nagapriya shows how the insights into the existential condition offered by Shinran can transform our understanding of what Buddhist practice consists in, and what it means to awaken to our ultimate concern. Shinran (1173 - 1263) is one of the most important thinkers of Japanese Buddhist history, and founder of the Jodo Shinshu Pure Land school. Nagapriya explores Shinran's spirituality and teachings through close readings, confessional narrative, and thoughtful interpretation. This book is an invitation to reimagine Shinran's religious universe, not for the sake of historical curiosity, but as an exercise that has the potential to remake us in the light of our ultimate concerns.

I and Thou (Paperback): Martin Buber I and Thou (Paperback)
Martin Buber
R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying - 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback, 25th Anniversary): RIGPA Fellowship The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying - 25th Anniversary Edition (Paperback, 25th Anniversary)
RIGPA Fellowship 1
R536 R442 Discovery Miles 4 420 Save R94 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

25th Anniversary Edition Over 3 Million Copies Sold 'I couldn't give this book a higher recommendation' BILLY CONNOLLY Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Sogyal Rinpoche, this highly acclaimed book clarifies the majestic vision of life and death that underlies the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It includes not only a lucid, inspiring and complete introduction to the practice of meditation, but also advice on how to care for the dying with love and compassion, and how to bring them help of a spiritual kind. But there is much more besides in this classic work, which was written to inspire all who read it to begin the journey to enlightenment and so become 'servants of peace'.

Zhuangzi and Early Chinese Philosophy - Vagueness, Transformation and Paradox (Hardcover, New edition): Steve Coutinho Zhuangzi and Early Chinese Philosophy - Vagueness, Transformation and Paradox (Hardcover, New edition)
Steve Coutinho
R3,906 Discovery Miles 39 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi (also known as Chuang Tzu), along with Confucius, Lao Tzu, and the Buddha, ranks among the most influential thinkers in the development of East Asian thought. His literary style is humorous and entertaining, yet the philosophical content is extraordinarily subtle and profound. This book introduces key topics in early Daoist philosophy. Drawing on several issues and methods in Western philosophy, from analytical philosophy to semiotics and hermeneutics, the author throws new light on the ancient Zhuangzi text. Engaging Daoism and contemporary Western philosophical logic, and drawing on new developments in our understanding of early Chinese culture, Coutinho challenges the interpretation of Zhuangzi as either a skeptic or a relativist, and instead seeks to explore his philosophy as emphasizing the ineradicable vagueness of language, thought and reality. This new interpretation of the Zhuangzi offers an important development in the understanding of Daoist philosophy, describing a world in flux in which things themselves are vague and inconsistent, and tries to show us a Way (a Dao) to negotiate through the shadows of a "chaotic" world.

Mnemosyne (Paperback): Mingyuan, Hu Mnemosyne (Paperback)
Mingyuan, Hu
R448 R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Save R25 (6%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Be Brave (Paperback): Dalai Lama Be Brave (Paperback)
Dalai Lama; Edited by Renuka Singh
R293 R238 Discovery Miles 2 380 Save R55 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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