Wisdom of the East

Wisdom of the East
Author: Susan Suntree
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Spiritual life
ISBN: 9780737305845

Fifty authors, among them leading teachers, writers, and practitioners of the major spiritual traditions rooted in Asia ... share their favorite teaching stories and poems, along with the wisdom they gained from them. ... [A] combination of ancient text and contemporary memoir.

Eastern Wisdom

Eastern Wisdom
Author: C. Scott Littleton
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Total Pages: 176
Release: 1996
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780805046472

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.

Light from the East

Light from the East
Author: Harry Oldmeadow
Publisher: World Wisdom, Inc
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2007
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1933316225

This is a collection of writings about the spiritual meeting of East and West in the modern world including articles by the Dalai Lama, Huston Smith, Frithjof Schuon, Thomas Merton, Titus Burckhardt, Ananda Coomaraswamy, Diana Eck, Gary Snyder and Aldous Huxley. Highlighting aspects of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism that have proved most attractive to Western seekers, it explores the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western traditions while emphasizing respect amongst the adherents of different faiths.

Old Testament Wisdom Literature

Old Testament Wisdom Literature
Author: Craig G. Bartholomew
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2014-06-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830898174

Craig G. Bartholomew and Ryan P. O'Dowd provide an informed introduction to the Old Testament wisdom books Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. More than an introduction, however, this is a thoughtful consideration of the hermeneutical implications of this literature.

Eastern Wisdom

Eastern Wisdom
Author: Michael Jordan
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1997
Genre: Asia
ISBN: 9781858682785

365 Peaceful Thoughts from Eastern Wisdom

365 Peaceful Thoughts from Eastern Wisdom
Author: White Star
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9788854415157

Enjoy peaceful thoughts every day of the year with these 365 inspirational images and quotes. Meditation, inner peace, a respect for nature, a detachment from worldly goods: all these concepts from Eastern philosophy have become key elements of Western spirituality. This volume, rich in splendid photographs and thought-provoking quotations from eminent exponents of Eastern wisdom, will provide inspiration all year and promote inner growth. In addition to ancient proverbs, the wise words come from such spiritual masters as Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Buddha.

Beckett and Zen

Beckett and Zen
Author: Paul Foster
Publisher: Wisdom Publications (MA)
Total Pages: 314
Release: 1989
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

Applies an understanding of Zen Buddhism to the 'absurdity' of Beckett, which is seen as an expression of deepest spiritual anguish.