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Tao Te Ching - The Ancient Classic (Hardcover): Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching - The Ancient Classic (Hardcover)
Lao Tzu; Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon 1
R308 Discovery Miles 3 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture

This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society. It's focus on attunement, rather than mindless striving, offers an alternative to command-and-control leadership and a different way of seeing personal success - a position that has led to this ancient Chinese text becoming an internationally bestselling personal development guide. Now the text has been given a makeover and this deluxe, gift edition is set to become the market leader, following in the footsteps of the other bestselling Capstone Classic editions.

Includes: Paints a picture of a person in full attunementIllustrates how fulfillment and peace, without struggle, can deliver to us what we need and desireAn alternative way to view personal successA new introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, the classic personal development expert

Bhushundi-Ramayana Legacy Book - Endowment of Devotion - Embellish it with your Rama Namas & present it to someone you love... Bhushundi-Ramayana Legacy Book - Endowment of Devotion - Embellish it with your Rama Namas & present it to someone you love (Abridged, Hardcover, Abridged edition)
Sushma
R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka (Hardcover): Mahinda Deegalle Buddhism, Conflict and Violence in Modern Sri Lanka (Hardcover)
Mahinda Deegalle
R4,457 Discovery Miles 44 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores dilemmas that Buddhism faces in relation to the continuing ethnic conflict and violence in contemporary Sri Lanka. Using an interdisciplinary approach, prominent scholars in the fields of anthropology, history, Buddhist studies and Pali examine multiple dimensions of the problem. Buddhist responses to the crisis are discussed in detail, along with how Buddhism can help to create peace in Sri Lanka. Evaluating the role of Buddhists and their institutions in bringing about an end to war and violence as well as possibly heightening the problem, this collection puts forward a critical analysis of the religious conditions contributing to continuing hostilities.

The Vedas (Hardcover): T. B. Griffith The Vedas (Hardcover)
T. B. Griffith; Foreword by Paul Tice
R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Hardcover): Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Hardcover)
Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York
R7,442 Discovery Miles 74 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Encyclopedia of Hinduism contains over 900 entries reflecting recent advances in scholarship which have raised new theoretical and methodological issues as well as identifying new areas of study which have not been addressed previously. The debate over the term 'Hinduism' in the light of post-Orientalist critiques is just one example of how once standard academic frameworks have been called into question. Entries range from 150-word definitions of terms and concepts to 5,000-word in-depth investigations of major topics.

The Encyclopedia covers all aspects of Hinduism but departs from other works in including more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to an exclusively textual and historical approach. It includes a broad range of subject matter such as: historical developments (among them nineteenth and twentieth century reform and revival); geographical distribution (especially the diaspora); major and minor movements; philosophies and theologies; scriptures; deities; temples and sacred sites; pilgrimages; festivals; rites of passage; worship; religious arts (sculpture, architecture, music, dance, etc.); religious sciences (e.g. astrology); biographies of leading figures; local and regional traditions; caste and untouchability; feminism and women's religion; nationalism and the Hindu radical right; and new religious movements. The history of study and the role of important scholars past and present are also discussed.

Accessibility to all levels of reader has been a priority and no previous knowledge is assumed. However, the in-depth larger entries and the design of the work in line with the latest scholarly advances means that the volume will be of considerableinterest to specialists.

The whole is cross-referenced and bibliographies attach to the larger entries. There is a full index.

The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover): Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki The Training of the Zen Buddhist Monk (Hardcover)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Introduction by Morgan Grant Buchanan; Illustrated by Zenchu Sato
R1,008 R930 Discovery Miles 9 300 Save R78 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Primal Way and the Pathology of Civilization (Hardcover): Walter Robinson Primal Way and the Pathology of Civilization (Hardcover)
Walter Robinson
R568 R523 Discovery Miles 5 230 Save R45 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The modern world is a violent place. Millions of humans have been murdered in the name of nationalism, idealism, religion, and greed. Vast amounts of resources and energy have been devoted to weaponry. The power to kill is the measure of political power. It seems the world has lost it way.

In Primal Way and the Pathology of Civilization, Dr. Walter Robinson presents a cross-cultural exploration of these deepest issues facing mankind. He investigates the supposition that life was better during past times, and he asks if we can recreate a healthy, viable existence by following the path of indigenous peoples who knew a way of life full of meaning and well-being.

Using the foundation of philosophical Taosim, a normative system of understanding, Robinson evaluates society's state of health. Primal Way and the Pathology of Civilization shows that society must heal and it can be accomplished through the primal Way.

How Buddhism Began - The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings (Hardcover, 2): Richard F. Gombrich How Buddhism Began - The Conditioned Genesis of the Early Teachings (Hardcover, 2)
Richard F. Gombrich
R4,299 Discovery Miles 42 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by one of the world's top scholars in the field of Pali Buddhism, this new and updated edition of How Buddhism Began, discusses various important doctrines and themes in early Buddhism. It takes 'early Buddhism' to be that reflected in the Pali canon, and to some extent assumes that these doctrines reflect the teachings of the Buddha himself. Two themes predominate. Firstly, the author argues that we cannot understand the Buddha unless we understand that he was debating with other religious teachers, notably Brahmins. The other main theme concerns metaphor, allegory and literalism. This accessible, well-written book is mandatory reading for all serious students of Buddhism.

Rama Hymns - Hanuman-Chalisa, Rama-Raksha-Stotra, Bhushumdi-Ramayana, Nama-Ramayana, Rama-Shata-Nama-Stotra, Rama-Ashtakam and... Rama Hymns - Hanuman-Chalisa, Rama-Raksha-Stotra, Bhushumdi-Ramayana, Nama-Ramayana, Rama-Shata-Nama-Stotra, Rama-Ashtakam and other Hymns (Hardcover)
Goswami Tulsidas; Translated by Sushma
R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Japanese Buddhism (Hardcover): Charles Eliot Japanese Buddhism (Hardcover)
Charles Eliot
R5,636 Discovery Miles 56 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written as a companion to Eliot's 3-volume "Hinduism and Buddhism," this title begins with a brief survey of Buddhism as practiced in India and China before delving deep into the history of Buddhism in Japan. It traces the evolution of the Buddhist movement in Japan from its "official" introduction in AD 552, through the Nara, Heian and Tokugawa periods, detailing the rise of the various Buddhist sects in Japan, including Nichiren and Zen. Thoroughly researched and well-written, it was the last work published by Eliot, one of the great scholars of Eastern religion and philosophy at the time.

The Political Philosophy of Confucianism - An interpretation of the social and political ideas of Confucius, his forerunners,... The Political Philosophy of Confucianism - An interpretation of the social and political ideas of Confucius, his forerunners, and his early disciples. (Hardcover, 5th)
Leonard Shihlien Hsu
R4,743 Discovery Miles 47 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1932. One of the most astonishing features of the Confucian teaching to the modern reader is its anticipation of the Spencerian formula of evolution and its adaptation of this to a programme of progress. This volume shows that Confucius' teaching is still relevant in many of its features, not merely for China but also for the West. Contents include: The background of Confucian political philosophy; the state and its origin; political unity and organization; the principle of benevolent government; law and justice; democracy and representation, social evolution.

The Real Tripitaka - And Other Pieces (Hardcover): The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley The Real Tripitaka - And Other Pieces (Hardcover)
The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley
R7,627 Discovery Miles 76 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1952. The Real Tripitaka gives an account of the seventh century pilgrim's adventures, spiritual and material, both in India and after his return to China. In addition the book contains an account of a Japanese pilgrim's visit to China in the ninth century, which describes the Wu-t'ai Shan, China's great place of Pilgrimage, and an eye-witness's account of the great persecution of Buddhism in 842-845 A.D.

The Way and Its Power - A Study of the Tao Te Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought (Hardcover): The Arthur Waley Estate,... The Way and Its Power - A Study of the Tao Te Ching and Its Place in Chinese Thought (Hardcover)
The Arthur Waley Estate, Arthur Waley
R7,623 Discovery Miles 76 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1934. Unlike previous translations, this translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is based not on the medieval commentaries but on a close study of the whole of early Chinese literature.

The Hindu World (Hardcover): Sushil Mittal, Gene Thursby The Hindu World (Hardcover)
Sushil Mittal, Gene Thursby
R6,814 Discovery Miles 68 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Hindu World is the most complete, authoritative and up-to-date one-volume guide to Hindu faith and culture available today. With twenty-four dedicated chapters written by the world's leading Hinduism scholars, it elucidates the history, philosophy and practice of one of the world's great religious traditions. The perfect reference for all students of Hinduism, it is ideal for both for introductory-level study and for use as a definitive reference source. Proving invaluable for its wealth of historical material, in addition, The Hindu World also offers new insights into all aspects of Hindu life, ranging from the devotional texts of the Vedas and Ramayana to current perspectives on dharma and kama, temple architecture, sacred food, ritual, caste, cosmic philosophy, history and modernization. The Hindu World emphasizes Hinduism's classical heritage and daily practice as well as contemporary approaches to Hindu scholarship. Exploring the enormous diversity of Hindu devotion whilst considering Hinduism's academic status as a category for analysis, the book achieves a distinctive creative balance between the beliefs and values of Hindus themselves, and scholarly 'outsider' perspectives.

Prashna Upanishad - Essence and Sanskrit Grammar (Hardcover): Ashwini Kumar JN Aggarwal Prashna Upanishad - Essence and Sanskrit Grammar (Hardcover)
Ashwini Kumar JN Aggarwal
R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Autobiography of a Yogi - Reprint of the original (1946) Edition (Hardcover): Paramahansa Yogananda Autobiography of a Yogi - Reprint of the original (1946) Edition (Hardcover)
Paramahansa Yogananda
R944 R733 Discovery Miles 7 330 Save R211 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Siddhartha (Paperback): Hermann Hesse Siddhartha (Paperback)
Hermann Hesse
R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Tibetan and Zen Buddhism in Britain - Transplantation, Development and Adaptation (Hardcover, annotated edition): David N. Kay Tibetan and Zen Buddhism in Britain - Transplantation, Development and Adaptation (Hardcover, annotated edition)
David N. Kay
R4,454 Discovery Miles 44 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book analyses the transplantation, development and adaptation of the two largest Tibetan and Zen Buddhist organizations currently active on the British religious landscape: the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) and the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives (OBC). The key contributions of recent scholarship are evaluated and organised thematically to provide a framework for analysis, and the history and current landscape of contemporary Tibetan and Zen Buddhist practice in Britain are also mapped out. A number of patterns and processes identified elsewhere are exemplified, although certain assumptions made about the nature of 'British Buddhism' are subjected to critical scrutiny and challenged.

The Song Celestial or Bhagavad- Gita (From the Mahabharata) (Hardcover): Edwin Arnold The Song Celestial or Bhagavad- Gita (From the Mahabharata) (Hardcover)
Edwin Arnold
R673 Discovery Miles 6 730 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Hinduism in Modern Indonesia (Hardcover, annotated edition): Martin Ramstedt Hinduism in Modern Indonesia (Hardcover, annotated edition)
Martin Ramstedt
R4,314 Discovery Miles 43 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


This book provides new data and perspectives on the development of 'world religion' in post-colonial societies through an analysis of the development of 'Hinduism' in various parts of Indonesia from the early 20th century to the present. This development has been largely driven by the religious and cultural policy of the Indonesian central government, although the process began during the colonial period as an indigenous response to the introduction of modernity.

The Encyclopedia of Confucianism - 2-volume set (Hardcover): Xinzhong Yao The Encyclopedia of Confucianism - 2-volume set (Hardcover)
Xinzhong Yao
R13,197 Discovery Miles 131 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


The Encyclopedia, the first of its kind, introduces Confucianism as a whole, with 1235 entries giving full information on its history, doctrines, schools, rituals, sacred places and terminology, and on the adaptation, transformation and new thinking taking place in China and other Eastern Asian countries. An indispensable source for further study and research for students and scholars.

Powers of Protection - The Buddhist Tradition of Spells in the Dharanisamgraha Collections (Hardcover): Gergely Hidas Powers of Protection - The Buddhist Tradition of Spells in the Dharanisamgraha Collections (Hardcover)
Gergely Hidas
R3,101 Discovery Miles 31 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This sourcebook explores the most extensive tradition of Buddhist dharani literature and provides access to the earliest available materials for the first time: a unique palm-leaf bundle from the 12th-13th centuries and a paper manuscript of 1719 CE. The Dharanisamgraha collections have been present in South Asia, and especially in Nepal, for more than eight hundred years and served to supply protection, merit and auspiciousness for those who commissioned their compilation. For modern scholarship, these diverse compendiums are valuable sources of incantations and related texts, many of which survive in Sanskrit only in such manuscripts.

Japanese Religions at Home and Abroad - Anthropological Perspectives (Hardcover): Hirochika Nakamaki Japanese Religions at Home and Abroad - Anthropological Perspectives (Hardcover)
Hirochika Nakamaki
R4,304 Discovery Miles 43 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


In this important book, a leading authority on Japanese religions brings together for the first time in English his extensive work on the subject. The book is important both for what it reveals about Japanese religions, and also because it demonstrates for western readers the distinctive Japanese approaches to the study of the subject and the different Japanese intellectual traditions which inform it. The book includes historical, cultural, regional and social approaches, and explains historical changes and regional differences. It goes on to provide cultural and symbolic analyses of festivals to reveal their full meanings, and examines Japanese religions among Japanese and non-Japanese communities abroad, exploring the key role of religion in defining Japanese ethnic identity outside Japan.

Samurai Zen - The Warrior Koans (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Trevor Leggett Samurai Zen - The Warrior Koans (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Trevor Leggett
R2,688 Discovery Miles 26 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Samurai Zen: The Warrior Koans brings together 100 of the rare riddles which represent the core spiritual discipline of Japan's ancient Samurai tradition. Dating from thirteenth-century records of Japan's Kamakura temples, and traditionally guarded with a reverent secrecy, they reflect the earliest manifestation of pure Zen in Japan. Created by Zen Masters for their warrior pupils, the Japanese Koans use incidents from everyday life - a broken tea-cup, a water-jar, a cloth - to bring the warrior pupils of the Samurai to the Zen realization. Their aim is to enable a widening of concsiouness beyond the illusions of the limited self, and a joyful inspiration in life - a state that has been compared to being free under a blue sky after imprisonment.

Capitalism--its Nature and its Replacement - Buddhist and Marxist Insights (Paperback): Graham Priest Capitalism--its Nature and its Replacement - Buddhist and Marxist Insights (Paperback)
Graham Priest
R1,228 Discovery Miles 12 280 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this third decade of the 21st century, deep problems plague our world. Many people lack adequate nutrition, health care, and education, because-while there is enough wealth for everyone to meet these basic needs-most of it is tightly controlled by precious few. Global warming causes droughts, floods, rising sea levels, and soon the forced migrations of millions of people. In this book, philosopher Graham Priest explains why we find ourselves in this situation, defines the nature of the problems we face, and explains how we might solve and move beyond our current state. The first part of this book draws on Buddhist philosophy, Marx's analysis of capitalism, and their complementary role in explaining our present crisis and the events that led us here. In the second part of the book, Priest turns to the much harder question of how one might go about creating a more rational and humane world. Here, he draws again on Buddhist and Marxist ideas as well as some key aspects of anarchist thought. His discussion of the need for bottom-up control of production, power, ideology, and an emerging awareness of our interdependence is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of the planet and our latent capacity to care for each other. Key Features Explains the necessary elements of Marxist, Buddhist, and anarchist thought-no background knowledge of political theory or Buddhism is necessary Shows how Buddhist and Marxist notions of persons are complementary Convincingly shows capitalism's role in creating current socio-economic problems Provides an analysis of the corrosiveness of top-down power structures and why they should be eliminated in a post-capitalist state Discusses capitalism's role in war, environmental degradation, and race and gender-based oppression

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