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Enlighten yourself in 2019 with the simple but powerful teachings
of Sri Ramana Maharshi - one of India's most revered spiritual
masters. 'Our own Self-realization is the greatest service we can
render the world' _________ Be As You Are is the definitive guide
to his knowledge, edited by the former librarian from Sri
Maharshi's ashram, which can be found flourishing at the foot of
the holy mountain of Arunchala. The book collects conversations
with the many seekers who came to him for guidance, answering the
questions sought on the road to enlightenment. Through this book,
we can discover the essence of Sri Ramana's teaching: that
self-realisation is the vital quest we must all pursue, before we
can attempt to understand the world. Reissue of the classic
spiritual work, updated with a new cover.
'An erudite and charming book . . . both a primer and a paean to
one of the central texts of Buddhism, known as the Heart Sutra. . .
Alex Kerr delves into the Japanese soul' Literary Review The
material world is itself emptiness. Emptiness is itself the
material world. Powerful, mystical and concise, the Heart Sutra is
believed to contain the condensed essence of all Buddhist wisdom.
This brief poem on emptiness has exerted immense influence
throughout Asia since the seventh century and is woven into the
fabric of daily life. Yet even though it rivals the teachings of
Laozi and Confucius in importance, this ancient Buddhist scripture
remains barely known in the West. During the many years he has
spent living in Japan, Alex Kerr has been on a quest after the
secrets of the Heart Sutra. Travelling from Japan, Korea, and
China, to India, Mongolia, Tibet and Vietnam, this book brings
together Buddhist teaching, talks with friends and mentors, and
acute cultural insights to probe the universe of thought contained
within this short but intense philosophical work. 'Marvellous ... a
life's work ... a brilliant literary form, weaving reflections of
the sutra with those on Alex's own magical mystery tour' Alexandra
Munroe, Asian Art scholar and curator
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.
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Tao Te Ching
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Lao Tzu; Translated by John Minford
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The acclaimed translation of Taoism's founding text in a beautiful
Penguin Classics Deluxe edition The most translated book in the
world after the Bible, the Tao Te Ching, or 'Book of the Way', is
the essential text of Taoism, one of the three great religions of
China. Through aphorisms and parable, it guides its readers toward
the Tao, or the 'Way': living in harmony with the life force of the
universe. Traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, a Chinese
philosopher who was a contemporary of Confucius, it offers a
practical model for living based on modesty, self-restraint and
balance and is an insightful guide for anyone seeking to open their
minds, free their thoughts, and attain greater self-awareness. John
Minford's celebrated translation emphasises the calm, meditative
quality of the Tao Te Ching, as well as its use as a guide to
everyday living. This edition is accompanied by illuminating
commentary and interpretation, as well as beautifully illustrated
Chinese characters.
Counted among his admirers are Jonas Salk, Aldous Huxley, David Hockney, and Van Morrison, along with countless other philosophers, artist, writers and students of the spiritual path. Now the trustees of Krishnamurti’s work have gathered his very best and most illuminating writings and talks to present in one volume the truly essential ideas of this great spiritual thinker.Total Freedom includes selections from Krishnamurti’s early works, his ‘Commentaries on Living’, and his discourses on life, the self, meditation, sex and love. These writings reveal Krishnamuri’s core teachings in their full eloquence and power: the nature of personal freedom; the mysteries of life and death; and the ‘pathless land’, the personal search for truth and peace. Warning readers away from blind obedience to creeds or teachers – including himself – Krishnamurti celebrated the individual quest for truth, and thus became on of the most influential guides for independent-minded seekers of the twentieth century – and beyond.
This book presents an essential contribution to approaches in the
studies of film, literature, performance, translation, and other
art forms within the Chinese cultural tradition, examining
East-West cultural exchange and providing related intertextual
dialogue. The assessment of cultural exchange in the East-West
context involves the original source, the adapted text, and other
enigmatic extras incurred during the process. It aims to evaluate
the linkage among, but not limited to, literature, film, music,
art, and performance. The sections unpack how canonical texts can
be read anew in modern society; how ideas can be circulated around
the world based on translation, adaptation, and reinvention; and
how the global networks of circulation can facilitate cultural
interaction and intervention. The authors engage discussions on
longstanding debates and controversies relating to Chinese
literature as world literature; reconciliations of cultural
identity under the contemporary waves of globalization and
glocalization; Chinese-Western film adaptations and their impact
upon cinematic experiences; an understanding of gendered roles and
voices under the social gaze; and the translation of texts from
intertextual angles. An enriching intellectual, intertextual
resource for researchers and students enthusiastic about the
adaptation and transformation process of different genres, this
book is a must-have for Sinophiles. It will appeal to world
historians interested in the global networks of connectivity,
scholars researching cultural life in East Asia, and China
specialists interested in cultural studies, translation, and film,
media and literary studies.
In the modern world, people are not only separated from their
environment, but also from their own bodies and minds. We can learn
to integrate all these fragments and return to our original nature.
In 'Tao, the Subtle Universal Law', Hua-Ching Ni carefully presents
the wisdom and practical methods that the ancient Chinese have
successfully used for centuries. To lead a good stable life is to
be aware of the actual conjoining of the universal subtle law with
every moment and event of our lives. The real meaning of taoist
self-discipline is to harmonize with universal law. This is almost
the total secret of a Taoist life. The value of this book lies in
the fact that it not only tells us 'why' but also 'how.'
Celebrated yoga teacher and activist Seane Corn shares pivotal
accounts of her life with raw honesty--enriched with in-depth
spiritual teachings--to help us heal, evolve, and change the world.
"My first lessons in spirituality and yoga had nothing to do with a
mat, but everything to do with waking up. They included angels,
seeing God, and being in Heaven. But, believe me, not the way you
might think." So begins Revolution of the Soul. What comes next
reads like a riveting memoir filled with uncensored moments of joy,
pain, wonder, and humor. Except this book is so much more than
that. Seane's real purpose is to guide us into a deep, gut-level
understanding of our highest Self through yoga philosophy and other
tools for emotional healing--not just as abstract ideas but as
embodied, fully felt wisdom. Why? To spark a "revolution of the
soul" in each of us, so that we can awaken to our purpose and
become true agents of change. To take us there, she shares "the
highlights, lowlights, and what-the-Fs" of her own evolution,
including: - How, in the gritty clubs and cafes of New York's 1980s
East Village, Seane meets the first everyday "angels" that will
change her path forever - Her first yoga classes (with dirty
sweats, Marlboros, and the mother of all monkey minds in tow) - How
a variety of unconventional therapists masterfully helped Seane
embrace her shadow and resolve her childhood trauma, OCD, unhealthy
behaviors, and relationship wounding - A pilgrimage to India where
Seane receives stinging truths about false gurus and our need to
trust the teacher within - How she comes to understand the
connection between the inner work of transformation and the outer
work of social change - And many other stories, each illuminated by
immersive teachings "When we heal the fractured parts of ourselves
and learn to love who we are and the journey we've embarked upon,"
writes Seane, "we will see that same tender humanity in all souls.
This is the revolution of the soul." With this book, you're invited
to be a part of it.
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