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The Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal

by Eknath Easwaran

Fifteen Upanishads with detailed explanatory introductions. In lofty poetry and vivid prose they give the essence of the Perennial Philosophy. 312 pages.

A Buddhist Bible

by Dwight Goddard

The Favorite Scriptures Of The Zen Sect, History Of Early Zen Buddhism, Self-Realisation Of The Noble Wisdom, The Diamond Sutra, The Prajna Paramita Sutra, The Sutra Of The Sixth Patriarch.

Buddhist Scriptures (Penguin Classics)

Striving to understand the truth of the human condition and determining the path to spiritual enlightenment is the fundamental nature of Buddhism. Lighting this path is the Buddha, committed to guiding human beings to pure and happy lives. This beautiful hardcover gift book is the ideal introduction to the amazing ideals and beliefs of Buddhism. Containing dozens of selected Buddhist teachings, quotes and... (more)

Hindu Gods: The Spirit of the Divine (Spiritual Journeys)

Hindu Gods: The Spirit of the Divine (Spiritual Journeys)

by Priya Hemenway

Hindu gods serve mankind with compassion and devotion, breathing wisdom into every aspect of life. This exquisitely illustrated book presents profiles of 30 deities—from the powerful triad of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, to the colorful supporting cast of gods such as Ganesha and Saraswati. Author Priya Hemenway tells the stories of how these gods came to be, how they’re... (more)

Shinto The Kami Way

by Sokyo Ono Dr., William P. Woodard

Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. This introduction unveils Shintos spiritual characteristics and discusses the architecture and function of Shinto shrines. Further examination of Shintos lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrates Shintos influence on all levels of Japanese... (more)

The Lotus Still Blooms: Sacred Buddhist Teachings for the Western Mind

The Lotus Still Blooms: Sacred Buddhist Teachings for the Western Mind

by Joan M. Gattuso

Buddhism made simple! The Lotus Still Blooms is ideal for any reader who wants to understand Buddhist principles but doesn’t know where to start. Eastern wisdom traditions are often baffling for Western minds—where do you begin when trying to understand the often complicated steps, precepts, concepts, and ideas? Aimed at people who are curious about Buddhism and want a basic guide that will help them... (more)

Ka?masu?tra. (English)

by Vatsyayana, Alain Danielou

This definitive volume is the first modern translation of Vatsyayana's Kama Sutra to include two essential commentaries: the Jayamangala of Yashodhara and the modern Hindi commentary by Devadatta Shastri. Alain Danilou spent four years comparing versions of the Kama Sutra in Sanskrit, Hindi, Bengali, and English, drawing on his intimate experience of India, to preserve the full explicitness of the original. I... (more)

Dao de jing. (English)

by Laozi

A new, landmark translation ofone of the most popular works of world literture, this edition of the Tao Te Ching is based on the newly discovered Ma-wang-tui manuscripts. Illustrated ith ten woodcuts.

The Principal Upanishads

"His translation is faithful and economical and it is embedded in notes and explanations which clarify the meaning, wherever it might be ambiguous for a Western reader."-- The Times (London) Literary Supplement . "The translation is both faithful and graceful, and the exposition is authentic, instructive, and attractive; they often shed new light on old concepts and bring out their significance in the... (more)

Siddhartha

by Hermann Hesse

A young Indian mystic, a contemporary of Buddha, sacrifices everything to search for the true meaning of life.

Buddha: a Beginner's Guide

by Deepak Chopra

Bestselling author Deepak Chopra brings the Buddha back to life in this gripping novel of the young prince who abandoned his inheritance to discover his true calling. This iconic journey changed the world forever, and the truths revealed continue to influence every corner of the globe today. A young man in line for the throne is trapped in his father's kingdom and yearns for the outside world. Betrayed by... (more)

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

by Robert A. E. Thurman, Karma-glin?-pa

Kodo: The Way Of Incense

by David Pybus

The elegant incense ceremony Kodo has a long, colorful history in traditional Japanese life-but remains little known in the West. This beautiful and informative book comes with several different kinds of incense and two incense holders. Kodo includes all the tools a reader needs to understand and experience first hand the exquisite pleasure and calmness of a ceremony that continues to have a powerful resonance... (more)

The Hindu Tradition: Readings in Oriental Thought

The Hindu Tradition: Readings in Oriental Thought

This book, compiled from basic Hindu writings, is an exploration of the essential meaning of the Hindu tradition, the way of thinking and acting that has dominated life in India for the last three thousand years. Selections from religious, literary and philosophic works are preceded by introductory material that summarizes historical developments and cultural movements. While much attention is given to religion,... (more)

The Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal (Mentor)

The Upanishads: Breath of the Eternal (Mentor)

by Anonymous

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