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As One is - To Free the Mind from All Conditioning (Paperback): J. Krishnamurti As One is - To Free the Mind from All Conditioning (Paperback)
J. Krishnamurti
R393 R317 Discovery Miles 3 170 Save R76 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title contains a series of 8 lectures, given in Ojai, California in 1955, from one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers and teachers. Krishnamurti confronts the typical grasping and confused mind which lies at the root of all violence and suffering. Though offered over fifty years ago, the ideas in these talks are fresh, relevant and offer an enduring message for today as Krishnamurti discusses a world in which booming productivity and scientific advancement should promise a happy future, but don't.He points also to the ongoing escalation of war, competition, envy and territoriality despite gains in education, religious ecumenism and the technologies of self-improvement. He asks his listeners to consider that all apparent progress is simply another illusion. In their brilliantly clear essays, his focus is singular, with no glib answers to eternal questions. To read this book is to venture into the unexplored assumptions that govern our lives. The workings of the mind are so simple and obvious in J Krishnamurti's explanations, yet so enormously challenging to confront. Like other classic texts, such as religious scriptures, the words ring true. The issues addressed include: the nature of violence; the problem of change; the conditioning of the mind; how to achieve "peace"; the nature of worship and spiritual practice; and how to really listen.

The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy (Paperback): Jan Westerhoff The Golden Age of Indian Buddhist Philosophy (Paperback)
Jan Westerhoff
R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Jan Westerhoff unfolds the story of one of the richest episodes in the history of Indian thought, the development of Buddhist philosophy in the first millennium CE. He starts from the composition of the Abhidharma works before the beginning of the common era and continues up to the time of Dharmakirti in the sixth century. This period was characterized by the development of a variety of philosophical schools and approaches that have shaped Buddhist thought up to the present day: the scholasticism of the Abhidharma, the Madhyamaka's theory of emptiness, Yogacara idealism, and the logical and epistemological works of Dinnaga and Dharmakirti. The book attempts to describe the historical development of these schools in their intellectual and cultural context, with particular emphasis on three factors that shaped the development of Buddhist philosophical thought: the need to spell out the contents of canonical texts, the discourses of the historical Buddha and the Mahayana sutras; the desire to defend their positions by sophisticated arguments against criticisms from fellow Buddhists and from non-Buddhist thinkers of classical Indian philosophy; and the need to account for insights gained through the application of specific meditative techniques. While the main focus is the period up to the sixth century CE, Westerhoff also discusses some important thinkers who influenced Buddhist thought between this time and the decline of Buddhist scholastic philosophy in India at the beginning of the thirteenth century. His aim is that the historical presentation will also allow the reader to get a better systematic grasp of key Buddhist concepts such as non-self, suffering, reincarnation, karma, and nirvana.

Magic and Mystery in Tibet (Paperback): Alexandra David-Neel Magic and Mystery in Tibet (Paperback)
Alexandra David-Neel
R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Existence Shining As Awareness - Commentaries on Ramana Maharshi's Sat Darshanam (Paperback): James Swartz Existence Shining As Awareness - Commentaries on Ramana Maharshi's Sat Darshanam (Paperback)
James Swartz
R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Abridged, Paperback, Abridged edition): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki An Introduction to Zen Buddhism (Abridged, Paperback, Abridged edition)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art of Living - Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now (Hardcover): Thich Nhat Hanh The Art of Living - Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now (Hardcover)
Thich Nhat Hanh 1
R668 R503 Discovery Miles 5 030 Save R165 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
American Dharma - Buddhism Beyond Modernity (Hardcover): Ann Gleig American Dharma - Buddhism Beyond Modernity (Hardcover)
Ann Gleig
R1,138 Discovery Miles 11 380 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This illuminating account of contemporary American Buddhism shows the remarkable ways the tradition has changed over the past generation The past couple of decades have witnessed Buddhist communities both continuing the modernization of Buddhism and questioning some of its limitations. In this fascinating portrait of a rapidly changing religious landscape, Ann Gleig illuminates the aspirations and struggles of younger North American Buddhists during a period she identifies as a distinct stage in the assimilation of Buddhism to the West. She observes both the emergence of new innovative forms of deinstitutionalized Buddhism that blur the boundaries between the religious and secular, and a revalorization of traditional elements of Buddhism, such as ethics and community, that were discarded in the modernization process. Based on extensive ethnographic and textual research, the book ranges from mindfulness debates in the Vipassana network to the sex scandals in American Zen, while exploring issues around racial diversity and social justice, the impact of new technologies, and generational differences between baby boomer, Gen X, and millennial teachers.

Taoism for Beginners - A Guide to Balanced Living (Hardcover): Simpkins Taoism for Beginners - A Guide to Balanced Living (Hardcover)
Simpkins
R339 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Save R62 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools. Authors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the holistic pathway to a life more in balance. This book offers readers: A clear explanation of what Taoism is and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily life Simple exercises to enable you to lead a calmer and more mindful, connected life--taking in a range of practices that include meditation, breathing, chi kung and tai chi chuan An exploration of the origins and background of Taoism, including the various sects and schools of thought An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and the powerful way of De (the cradle of power, virtue and life) This new edition has been updated by the author to include the connections between Taoism and mindfulness and meditation, as well as ritualized practices to heighten mind-body connection in order to control chi (energy). Taoist principles and concepts have guided people on the path to harmony, wholeness, balance and greater well-being for millennia. This beginning resource makes an ancient religion, its practices and history accessible for a twenty-first century reader.

Read Like The Devil - The Essential Course in Reading the Marseille Tarot (Paperback, Read Like the Devil Trilogy Vol I ed.):... Read Like The Devil - The Essential Course in Reading the Marseille Tarot (Paperback, Read Like the Devil Trilogy Vol I ed.)
Camelia Elias
R796 Discovery Miles 7 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Origins of Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Ancient India - A Historical Comparison (Hardcover): Richard Seaford The Origins of Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Ancient India - A Historical Comparison (Hardcover)
Richard Seaford
R1,061 Discovery Miles 10 610 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Why did Greek philosophy begin in the sixth century BCE? Why did Indian philosophy begin at about the same time? Why did the earliest philosophy take the form that it did? Why was this form so similar in Greece and India? And how do we explain the differences between them? These questions can only be answered by locating the philosophical intellect within its entire societal context, ignoring neither ritual nor economy. The cities of Greece and northern India were in this period distinctive also by virtue of being pervasively monetised. The metaphysics of both cultures is marked by the projection (onto the cosmos) and the introjection (into the inner self) of the abstract, all-pervasive, quasi-omnipotent, impersonal substance embodied in money (especially coinage). And in both cultures this development accompanied the interiorisation of the cosmic rite of passage (in India sacrifice, in Greece mystic initiation).

The Prophet (Hardcover): Kahlil Gibran The Prophet (Hardcover)
Kahlil Gibran; Contributions by John Baldock; Introduction by John Baldock
R351 R294 Discovery Miles 2 940 Save R57 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Daoism & Ecology - Ways Within a Cosmic Landscape (Paperback): N J Giradot Daoism & Ecology - Ways Within a Cosmic Landscape (Paperback)
N J Giradot
R855 Discovery Miles 8 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Until now, no single work has been devoted to both a scholarly understanding of the complexities of the Daoist tradition and a critical exploration of its contribution to recent environmental concerns. The authors in this volume consider the intersection of Daoism and ecology, looking at the theoretical and historical implications associated with a Daoist approach to the environment. They also analyze perspectives found in Daoist religious texts and within the larger Chinese cultural context in order to delineate key issues found in the classical texts. Through these analyses, they assess the applicability of modern-day Daoist thought and practice in China and the West, with respect to the contemporary ecological situation.

The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism (Paperback): Dalai Lama The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism (Paperback)
Dalai Lama; Foreword by Robert Thurman
R322 R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Save R60 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Language and Logic in Ancient China (Paperback): Chad Hansen Language and Logic in Ancient China (Paperback)
Chad Hansen
R662 Discovery Miles 6 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
History of Indian Philosophy (Hardcover): Purushottama Bilimoria History of Indian Philosophy (Hardcover)
Purushottama Bilimoria
R6,167 Discovery Miles 61 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The History of Indian Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Indian philosophy over the last three thousand years. An outstanding team of international contributors provide fifty-eight accessible chapters, organised into three clear parts: knowledge, context, concepts philosophical traditions engaging and encounters: modern and postmodern. This outstanding collection is essential reading for students of Indian philosophy. It will also be of interest to those seeking to explore the lasting significance of this rich and complex philosophical tradition, and to philosophers who wish to learn about Indian philosophy through a comparative lens.

And the Flowers Showered - The Freudian Couch and Zen (Paperback): Osho And the Flowers Showered - The Freudian Couch and Zen (Paperback)
Osho
R343 R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Save R45 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Using eleven Zen stories as a starting point and diving deep into their mysterious world, he then weaves his magical clarity on many diverse contemporary topics. From the true meaning of happiness to an understanding of the process of death, it's all here. To begin reading this book is to commence a journey into the world of wonder. Buddha's disciple Subhuti is showered with blossoms upon experiencing sublime emptiness. But isn't emptiness usually an absence of something? Through his commentary on this seemingly strange tale, Osho illuminates the vast difference between a negative and a sublime emptiness.

Sun Tzu's The Art of War for Sales Force Success - Strategy for Sales Managers (Paperback): Sun Tzu Sun Tzu's The Art of War for Sales Force Success - Strategy for Sales Managers (Paperback)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Gary Gagliardi; Gary Gagliardi
R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Knowing How to Know (Paperback): Idries Shah Knowing How to Know (Paperback)
Idries Shah
R463 Discovery Miles 4 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bringing Yoga to Life - The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living (Paperback): Donna Farhi Bringing Yoga to Life - The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living (Paperback)
Donna Farhi
R433 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Internationally renowned and bestselling author Donna Farhi moves yoga practice beyond the mat into our everyday lives, restoring the tradition's intended function as a complete, practical philosophy for daily living. Expanding upon the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the core text of the yoga tradition, Donna Farhi describes yoga's transforming power as a complete life practice, far beyond its common reduction to mere exercise routine or stress management. This is the philosophy of yoga as a path to a deeper awareness of self. Drawing upon her years of teaching with students, Farhi guides readers through all the pitfalls and promises of navigating a spiritual practice. Farhi's engaging and accessible style and broad experience offer important teachings for newcomers and seasoned practitioners of yoga alike. And because her teachings of yoga philosophy extend into every corner of daily life, this book is an equally accessible guide to those seeking spiritual guidance without learning the pretzel bendings of the physical practice itself. As one of the top teachers worldwide, Farhi's exploration of the core philosophy of yoga is destined to become an instant classic.

Metaphysics and Mystery - The Why Question East and West (Paperback): Thomas Dean Metaphysics and Mystery - The Why Question East and West (Paperback)
Thomas Dean
R1,001 R849 Discovery Miles 8 490 Save R152 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Noble Eightfold Path - Way to the End of Suffering (Paperback): Bhikkhu Bodhi The Noble Eightfold Path - Way to the End of Suffering (Paperback)
Bhikkhu Bodhi
R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Letters and Lectures (Paperback): Idries Shah Letters and Lectures (Paperback)
Idries Shah
R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Temporary Affair - Talks on Awakening and Zen (Paperback): David Radin A Temporary Affair - Talks on Awakening and Zen (Paperback)
David Radin
R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Theory and Practice of the Mandala (Paperback): Giuseppe Tucci Theory and Practice of the Mandala (Paperback)
Giuseppe Tucci
R260 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R49 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Minimalist Living - Using Minimalism to Declutter Your Lifestyle - Habits & Mindsets to Live More & Worry Less! (Paperback):... Minimalist Living - Using Minimalism to Declutter Your Lifestyle - Habits & Mindsets to Live More & Worry Less! (Paperback)
Jason Delucci
R493 R401 Discovery Miles 4 010 Save R92 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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