The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Author: Gert Woerner
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0877739803
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 489

Book Description
With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are: • Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang • The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation • Basic texts and scriptures • Sects and schools of thought • Mythological figures and events In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.

Eastern Philosophy

Author: Kevin Burns
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1789508517
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
'Do not do unto others what you do not want done to yourself.' This Golden Rule of morality espoused by Confucius is just one of the many maxims that originate from Eastern philosophy. From Daoism to Islam, and from The Buddha to Zoroaster, the Eastern world contains some of the most ancient and influential approaches to philosophy that exist to date. Spanning from 1200 BCE to the present day, this fascinating guide covers a wide breadth of Eastern thinkers including Muhammad, Lao Tzu and Gandhi. These individuals and their philosophical concepts are introduced in a lively and lucid narrative with fascinating biographical detail. Packed with wisdom spanning thousands of years, Eastern Philosophy introduces some unique approaches to some of life's great questions.

Tao of Zen

Author: Ray Grigg
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462907458
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
The premise of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism—an assumption being made by more and more Zen scholars. This is the first Zen book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen. The author traces the evolution of Ch'an The The Tao of Zen is a fascinating book that will be read and discussed by anyone interested in both Taoism and Zen

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Author: Diane Morgan
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781580631976
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Provides an overview of Eastern religious beliefs and rituals, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and examines the meaning and influence of Eastern thought and practices in Western culture.

Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy

Author: Oliver Leaman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134691157
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 696

Book Description
Incorporating cultural and religious contexts, this unique Encyclopedia provides a vital guide to the main concepts and thinkers in Asian philosophy - starting with Abhidharma and ending with Zurvan. The main philosophical trends and thinkers in each geographical area are featured, with an emphasis on endtemporary developments and movements. The A-Z structured encyclopedia emphasizes that Asian philosophy is not merely an ancient form of thought but that it is a living philosophy, with roots in the past, and also a potent and animate presence today. This translates into the reciprocal exchange of theories between Eastern and Western thinking, for example of new schools of thought such as orientalism. Requiring no prior knowledge of philosophy, religion or Asian cultures, this book is essential reading for students, teachers and the interested individual who wishes to gain an understanding of the philosophical basis to Asian cultural systems.

Eastern Wisdom

Author: C. Scott Littleton
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
ISBN: 9780805046472
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Introducing the practices of Eastern Hinduism, Shintoism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, a lavishly illustrated volume is complemented by full-color reproductions of sacred art, architecture, symbols, landscapes, ceremonies, and festivals.

The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers

Author: J. O. Urmson
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415078830
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 476

Book Description
This fully revised third edition of this Concise Encyclopedia brings it completely up-to-date. Featuring lively and engaging entries by some of the leading philosophers of our age, it is a readable reference work and engaging introduction.

The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Author: Gert Woerner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 468

Book Description

Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion: L-Z

Author: David Adams Leeming
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 038771801X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 1023

Book Description
Integrating psychology and religion, this unique encyclopedia offers a rich contribution to the development of human self-understanding. It provides an intellectually rigorous collection of psychological interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, doctrines, dogmas, and experiences of the world’s religious traditions. Easy-to-read, the encyclopedia draws from forty different religions, including modern world religions and older religious movements. It is of particular interest to researchers and professionals in psychology and religion.

A Concise Encyclopedia of the Philosophy of Religion

Author: Anthony C. Thiselton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1780744781
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
Covering thinkers from Plato to Freud, offering detailed explanations of key themes such as evil, and outlining clear definitions of complex ideas like‘the doctrine of analogy,’ this is a comprehensive reference tool for all those studying, or interested in, the philosophy of religion.