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Buddhism, War, and Nationalism - Chinese Monks in the Struggle against Japanese Aggressions, 1931-1945 (Hardcover): Xue Yu Buddhism, War, and Nationalism - Chinese Monks in the Struggle against Japanese Aggressions, 1931-1945 (Hardcover)
Xue Yu
R3,926 Discovery Miles 39 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this "new Buddhist tradition," a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made Buddhism known as a religion of peace. In scores of articles as war approached in 1936-37, new monks searched and reinterpreted scripture, making controversial arguments for ideas like "compassionate killing" which would justify participating in war.

Metta: Philosophy & Practice of Universal Love (Paperback): A. Buddharakkhita Metta: Philosophy & Practice of Universal Love (Paperback)
A. Buddharakkhita
R122 Discovery Miles 1 220 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying - A Spiritual Classic from One of the Foremost Interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the... The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying - A Spiritual Classic from One of the Foremost Interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism to the West (Paperback, Classic Ed)
RIGPA Fellowship
R494 R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Save R90 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Soygal 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.'

Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Hardcover): Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Hardcover)
Denise Cush, Catherine Robinson, Michael York
R6,966 Discovery Miles 69 660 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 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
R7,152 Discovery Miles 71 520 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
R7,148 Discovery Miles 71 480 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.

Japanese Buddhism (Hardcover): Charles Eliot Japanese Buddhism (Hardcover)
Charles Eliot
R5,274 Discovery Miles 52 740 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.

Why Buddhism is True - The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Paperback): Robert Wright Why Buddhism is True - The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment (Paperback)
Robert Wright 1
R493 R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Save R120 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From one of America's most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness. At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we suffer-and the reason we make other people suffer-is that we don't see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness. In this "sublime" (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your life-how it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution. This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright's landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world's most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is "provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding" (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species.

Vedantic Hinduism in Colonial Bengal - Reformed Hinduism and Western Protestantism (Paperback): Victor A. van Bijlert Vedantic Hinduism in Colonial Bengal - Reformed Hinduism and Western Protestantism (Paperback)
Victor A. van Bijlert
R1,218 Discovery Miles 12 180 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book explores the ways in which modern Hindu identities were constructed in the early nineteenth century. It draws parallels between sixteenth and eventeenth Cecntury Protestantism and the rise of modernity in the West, and the Hindu reformation in the nineteenth century which contributed to the rise of Vedantic Hindu modernity discourse in India. The nineteenth century Hindu modernity, it is argued, sought both individual flourishing and collective emancipation from Western domination. For the first time Hinduism began to be constructed as a religion of sacred texts. In particular, texts belonging to what could be loosely called Vedanta: Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita. In this way, the main protagonists of this Vedantist modernity were imitating Western Protestantism, but at the same time also inventing totally novel interpretations of what it meant to be Hindu. The book traces the major ideological paths taken in this cultural-religious reformation from its originator Rammohun Roy up to its last major influence, Rabindranath Tagore. Bringing these two versions of modernity into conversation brings a unique view on the formation of modern Hindu identities. It will, therefore, be of great interest to scholars of religious, Hindu and South Asian studies, as well as religious istory and interreligious dialogue.

The Sikh World (Hardcover): Pashaura Singh, Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair The Sikh World (Hardcover)
Pashaura Singh, Arvind-Pal Singh Mandair
R6,435 Discovery Miles 64 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A comprehensive and authoritative collection containing forty-five original chapters from a team of international contributors. Contains substantial thematic articles on a variety of topics on the dynamic living experiences of the global Sikh community. An outstanding and accessible reference source on all topics of relevance, concern, and interest to students of Sikh studies, South Asian studies, and religious studies.

The Jaina Worldview - A Study and Translation of the Philosophical Chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama (Hardcover): Lucas Den Boer The Jaina Worldview - A Study and Translation of the Philosophical Chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama (Hardcover)
Lucas Den Boer
R4,051 Discovery Miles 40 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is an analysis of the philosophical chapters of the Tattvarthadhigama (TA), a foundational text for the Jaina tradition and the first text that presented the Jaina worldview in a clear and systematic way. The book also includes the first English translation of its oldest commentary, the Tattvarthadhigamabhasya (TABh). Focusing on the philosophical sections of the TA and TABh, which deviate from the traditional views and introduce several new concepts for the Jaina tradition, the analysis suggests that the TA and the TABh were written by different authors, and that both texts contain several historical layers. The texts reflect aspects of the concurrent intellectual movements, and the textual analysis includes comparisons with the views of other schools, such as the Nyaya and Vaisesika traditions, and offers an in-depth analysis of the philosophical content of these works. The appendix contains an English translation from the original Sanskrit text of the TA and provides the first English translation of the commentary on these passages from the TABh. Situating the text in the wider history of Indian philosophy, the book offers a better understanding of the role of the Jainas in the history of Indian thought. It will be of interest to those studying Indian philosophy, Indian thought and Asian Religions.

Buddhist Dictionary - Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines (Paperback): Nyantiloka Buddhist Dictionary - Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrines (Paperback)
Nyantiloka
R385 Discovery Miles 3 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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
R7,151 R4,805 Discovery Miles 48 050 Save R2,346 (33%) 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 Aura of Confucius - Relics and Representations of the Sage at the Kongzhai Shrine in Shanghai (Hardcover): Julia K. Murray The Aura of Confucius - Relics and Representations of the Sage at the Kongzhai Shrine in Shanghai (Hardcover)
Julia K. Murray
R2,409 R2,236 Discovery Miles 22 360 Save R173 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Aura of Confucius is a ground-breaking study that reconstructs the remarkable history of Kongzhai, a shrine founded on the belief that Confucius' descendants buried the sage's robe and cap a millennium after his death and far from his home in Qufu, Shandong. Improbably located on the outskirts of modern Shanghai, Kongzhai featured architecture, visual images, and physical artifacts that created a 'Little Queli,' a surrogate for the temple, cemetery, and Kong descendants' mansion in Qufu. Centered on the Tomb of the Robe and Cap, with a Sage Hall noteworthy for displaying sculptural icons and not just inscribed tablets, Kongzhai attracted scholarly pilgrims who came to experience Confucius's beneficent aura. Although Kongzhai gained recognition from the Kangxi emperor, its fortunes declined with modernization, and it was finally destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Unlike other sites, Kongzhai has not been rebuilt and its history is officially forgotten, despite the Confucian revival in contemporary China.

Tao Te Ching (Hardcover): Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching (Hardcover)
Lao Tzu
R479 R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Save R102 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 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
R4,218 Discovery Miles 42 180 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.

Inside Your Japanese Garden - A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home (Hardcover): Cali, Yasumoro Inside Your Japanese Garden - A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home (Hardcover)
Cali, Yasumoro
R554 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R64 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide! With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through designing and creating your very own Japanese garden. From small projects like benches and gates, to larger undertakings like bridges and mud walls, this book provides a wide variety of ways to enhance the space around your home, no matter the size. Instructions on how to work with stone, mud and bamboo--as well as a catalogue of the 94 plant varieties used in the gardens shown in the book--round out this complete guide. This book also features 19 gardens that author Sadao Yasumoro has designed and built in Japan, and some--like those at Visvim shop in Tokyo and at Yushima Tenjin in Tokyo--are open to the public. From small tsuboniwa courtyard gardens to a large backyard stroll garden with water features, stairs and walls, these real-life inspirations will help spark your own garden plan. These inspirational garden projects include: Tea Garden for an Urban Farmhouse featuring a clay wall with a split-bamboo frame and a stone base The Landslide That Became a Garden with a terraced slope, trees, bushes, long grasses and moss A Buddha's Mountain Retreat of Moss and Stone with vertical-split bamboo and brushwood fencing Paradise in an Urban Jungle with a pond, Japanese-style bridge, and stone lanterns Each garden is beautifully photographed by Hironori Tomino and many have diagrams and drawings to show the essential elements used in the planning and construction.

Hinduism in Modern Indonesia (Hardcover, annotated edition): Martin Ramstedt Hinduism in Modern Indonesia (Hardcover, annotated edition)
Martin Ramstedt
R3,929 Discovery Miles 39 290 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 Hindu World (Hardcover): Sushil Mittal, Gene Thursby The Hindu World (Hardcover)
Sushil Mittal, Gene Thursby
R6,619 Discovery Miles 66 190 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.

Zen: The Art of Simple Living (Hardcover): Shunmyo Masuno Zen: The Art of Simple Living (Hardcover)
Shunmyo Masuno; Illustrated by Harry Goldhawk, Zanna Goldhawk 2
R350 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Be more Zen in 2023 with this little book of 100 tips and activities to soothe the soul 'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph _______ Zen is the perfect antidote to the stress and uncertainty of modern life . . . In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life. You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions, to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot control, and so much more . . . You will even make time to think about nothing at all. Simplify your life with the art of Zen, and learn how to feel more relaxed, fulfilled, and with a renewed sense of peace. _______ 'Full of the simplest yet richest rituals to adopt in order to live a long and happy life, this book of wisdom is a soothing balm of peace for anyone living in the busy modern world' Psychologies 'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly 'This little treasure needs to be at every bedside' llan Lokos, author of Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace 'Zen: The Art of Simple Living makes the wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible' Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel Buddha

Hinduism: The Basics (Hardcover): Neelima Shukla-Bhatt Hinduism: The Basics (Hardcover)
Neelima Shukla-Bhatt
R2,129 Discovery Miles 21 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Includes a range of voices - such as women and Hindus in the diaspora - which are often excluded or given short shrift in other textbooks, so that readers are provided with a more comprehensive overview of the tradition. Explores both the commonalities and differences between the various aspects of Hindu traditions to introduce students to their complexity and diversity. Explores the rise of Hindu nationalism and other developments of the 21st Century to ensure that this is the most up-to-date introduction to Hinduism available.

The Encyclopedia of Confucianism - 2-volume set (Hardcover): Xinzhong Yao The Encyclopedia of Confucianism - 2-volume set (Hardcover)
Xinzhong Yao
R12,674 Discovery Miles 126 740 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.

Japanese Religions at Home and Abroad - Anthropological Perspectives (Hardcover): Hirochika Nakamaki Japanese Religions at Home and Abroad - Anthropological Perspectives (Hardcover)
Hirochika Nakamaki
R3,918 Discovery Miles 39 180 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
R2,538 Discovery Miles 25 380 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.

Inner Harmony - Living in Balance (English, German, Hardcover): Jon Kolkin Inner Harmony - Living in Balance (English, German, Hardcover)
Jon Kolkin
R889 Discovery Miles 8 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"...explores how and why Buddhist practices have come to inspire and enlighten people worldwide, offering insight into the universally relevant principles that can enhance our ability to live a less stressful, more balanced life, regardless of one's spiritual path." - OM Yoga & Lifestyle "The arresting visuals and accompanying words will remind you to slow down, zen out, and remember that your problems probably aren't as big as you're making them out to be." -Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Journal "A rare and intimate glimpse into Buddhist practices." -Amateur Photographer Searching for peace within - an increasing necessity, and challenge, in our turbulent times. In this richly illustrated book, photographer and physician Jon Kolkin explores how and why Buddhist spiritual practices have come to inspire and enlighten people all around the globe. For 12 years, Kolkin travelled to Buddhist centres across Asia, capturing the everyday life of monks and nuns on camera. Impressive and respectful, his 220 mostly black-and-white photographs offer powerful insight into the otherwise hushed and hidden world of meditation and mindfulness. With his profound feeling for light and composition, Kolkin's rare and intimate images capture the uniqueness of each mindful moment, as well as the universal reach and inspiration of Buddhist practice. Text in English and German.

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