East Asian and Indian philosophy Books

Book SynopsisPhilosophy of The Bhagavad Gita: A Contemporary Introduction presents a complete philosophical guide and new translation of the most celebrated text of Hinduism. While usually treated as mystical and religious poetry, this new translation focuses on the philosophy underpinning the story of a battle between two sets of cousins of the Aryan clan. Designed for use in the classroom, this lively and readable translation: - Situates the text in its philosophical and cultural contexts - Features summaries and chapter analyses and questions at the opening and end of each of the eighteen chapters encouraging further study - Highlights points of comparison and overlap between Indian and Western philosophical concepts and themes such as just war, care ethics, integrity and authenticity - Includes a glossary allowing the reader to determine the meaning of central concepts Written with clarity and without presupposing any prior knowledge of Hinduism, Philosophy of the Bhagavad GitTrade ReviewIn her lucid and student-friendly translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Maitra has uniquely and cogently reclaimed the centrality of the yoga of knowledge alongside karma and devotion through her astute philosophical eye. The introduction exemplifies Maitra’s sharply refined ability to tack gracefully between South Asian and Eurocentric philosophical and ethical concepts in a finely woven integrative approach that allows students to engage this transglobal text with clarity. The “philosopher’s corner” feature at the end of each chapter challenges students to query culturally diverse interpretations of agency, logic, ethics, and epistemology, making this translation my new top choice for pedagogical use. -- Katherine C. Zubko, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina Asheville, USA.This may well become the standard translation for teaching the Bhagavad Gita in philosophy courses. Maitra has done an admirable job of balancing the demands for readability and fidelity to the original text. Her Introduction is excellent, striking an ideal balance between scholarly rigour and accessibility for an undergraduate audience. The discussions of the context and the philosophy of the Gita will prepare students well for their first reading of the text. The chapter introductions and “Philosopher’s Corners” will help students and instructors alike to appreciate the philosophical depth that lurks beneath the poetic surface of the Bhagavad Gita. -- Jeremy Henkel, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Wofford College, USAMaitra deserves much praise for a translation that will be widely appealing to a reader at any level of familiarity with the BG or its yogic dialogues. Her willingness to engage the text’s visionary potential ... and its philosophical underpinnings ... takes rare skill and a keen awareness of textual nuances. * Reading Religion *The book is a valuable contribution not just for the teacher and her student in a classroom, but for anyone who seeks a simple introduction to this ancient text. * Religions of South Asia *Professor Maitra’s edition of the Bhagavad Gita is a welcome and valuable contribution to our field, as it both invites and enables her readers to engage the text in light of enduring philosophical questions. Her Introduction is tremendously useful in situating the text in its historical and conceptual contexts. Further, she provides a translation that is at once evocative and philosophically precise - and is supported by a helpful glossary. We are fortunate to now have access to a volume that so effectively makes this philosophically rich text accessible to students, general readers, and academics alike! -- Elizabeth Schiltz, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Chair of East-West Philosophy, College of Wooster, USATrue to a text structured by questions and answers, this edition engages in a living dialogue with the Bhagavad-Gita. Maitra highlights essential philosophical questions and approaches in a vibrantly comparative way, illuminating the applied nature of the philosophy throughout. The didactic and devotional, social and literary strands are identified to enable us to see more clearly the complex coherent fabric of the text. A masterful achievement. -- Brian S. Hook, Director of Humanities, Professor of Classics University of North Carolina, Asheville USATable of ContentsAcknowledgements How to Use This Book Introduction 1. Arjuna’s Sorrow 2. The Yoga of Knowledge (And Philosophy) 3. The Yoga of Action 4. The Yoga of Renunciation of Action Through Knowledge 5. The Yoga of Renunciation 6. The Yoga of Meditation 7. The Yoga of Knowledge and Judgment 8. The Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman 9. The Yoga of Sovereign Science and Sovereign Secret 10. The Yoga of Divine Manifestations 11. The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form 12. The Yoga of Devotion 13. The Yoga of Difference between the Field and the Field-Knower 14. The Yoga of the Division of Three Gunas 15. The Yoga of the Supreme Purusha 16. The Yoga of the Division between the Divine and the Demoniacal 17. The Yoga of the Threefold Faith 18. The Yoga of Liberation and Renunciation Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFederico Campagna is an Italian philosopher based in London. He is the author of The Last Night: anti-Work, Atheism, Adventure (2013) and What We Are Fighting For: a Radical Collective Manifesto (2012) and visiting lecturer at Royal College of Art, UK.Trade ReviewFederico Campagna's book is a brilliant tour de force that oscillates between lucid analyses of philosophical concepts, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western frameworks, and radical propositions for alternative worlds. By attempting to galvanize human perception out of its paralyzed and bordered state, what William Blake refers to as ‘the narrow chinks of [our] cavern’, Campagna expertly unravels the very foundations upon which our contemporary reality sits. Technic and Magic gradually builds towards a new and striking reconfiguration of reality that merges together the past, present and future. -- Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director at the Serpentine Galleries, London, UKFederico Campagna’s brilliant Technic and Magic is essential reading for our desperate times. This stunning historical and philosophical exploration radically transforms our understanding of the global technological culture we now inhabit. -- Jonathan Crary, Meyer Schapiro Professor of Modern Art and Theory, Columbia University, USA, author of 24/7Both Technic and Magic are used by us to change the world. However, as Frederico Campagna argues, Technic serves the accumulation of power whereas Magic, on the contrary, protects life and its value. In his fascinating book Campagna makes a parcours through the Indian, Islamic and old Gnostic sources to discover the hidden, hermetic tradition of magical thinking that keeps its relevance also for our contemporary condition. -- Boris Groys, Global Distinguished Professor of Russian and Slavic Studies, New York University, USACampagna takes us on a philosophically rich journey that is signposted by new terms and concepts discussed with due reference to other philosophical settings, including as they developed in Persia. His engaging prose promises to make a distinct contribution to emerging fields of knowledge. -- Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Professor in Global Thought and Comparative Philosophies, SOAS, University of London, and Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute, UKThis is a book not only for philosophers but also for poets and their readers and for all those who try to uphold the dignity of their spiritual existence. Is magic still a liveable territory? Federico Campagna asks fundamental questions but also has original suggestions how to keep this high flame alive in a radically non-magical world. -- Adam Zagajewski, poet, novelist and translator, author of 'Mysticism for Beginners: Poems'Campagna breaks with tradition by advancing scholarship that explores a common past and common understandings of meta-philosophical concepts, crossing the geopolitical barriers between the East and the West. Rarely does one see such ability to discuss complex, metaphysical and philosophic themes in a light and poetic manner - Outstanding. -- Ghoncheh Tazmini, Centre for Iranian Studies, SOAS University of London, UKTable of ContentsPREFACE, ‘The Keymaker’ by Timothy Morton INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE – TECHNIC’S WORLD - Crisis of Reality - Technic - Measure and Infinity - No Outside - Crisis of Action, Crisis of Imagination CHAPTER TWO – TECHNIC’S COSMOGONY - Defining Terms - 1 Absolute Language - 2 Measure - 3 Unit - 4 Abstract General Entity - 5 Life As Vulnerability - Upper and Lower Limits: Ego Absconditus and Double Affirmation - Conclusion INTERMISSION – WHAT IS REALITY? - Between India and the West - Why Seek Reality? CHAPTER THREE – MAGIC’S COSMOGONY - Defining Terms - 1 The Ineffable as Life - 2 Person - 3 Symbol - 4 Meaning - 5 Paradox - Upper and Lower Limits: Double Negation and Deus Absconditus - Conclusion CHAPTER FOUR – MAGIC’S WORLD - Outside Within - Secret - Initiation - As if - Happy Ending Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to Tanabe Hajime (18851962), the critical successor of the father of contemporary Japanese philosophy Nishida Kitaro (18701945), focuses on Tanabe's central philosophical ideas and perspective on self, world, knowledge, and the purpose of philosophizing. Addressing Tanabe's life-long study of the history of Anglo-European philosophy, Takeshi Morisato explores his notable philosophical ideas including the logic of species, metanoetics, and philosophy of death. He sets out Tanabe's belief that the Anglo-European framework of thinking is incapable of giving sufficient answers to the philosophical questions concerning the self and the world together and discusses the central ideas he developed while working in both Judeo-Christian and Mahayana Buddhist traditions. Featuring comprehensive further reading lists, discussion questions, and teaching notes, this is an ideal introductory guide to Tanabe Hajime for anyone interested in Japanese and World philosophies, as weTrade ReviewThis book presents lucid translations and discussions of issues long haunting Tanabe studies yet unavailable for serious study in English until now. At last a larger audience can interrogate issues concerning the logic of species in relation to contemporary debates over what forms a state or community. A timely book. * Dean Anthony Brink, Professor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Species and The History of Western Philosophy 2. Metanoesis and the Fundemental Problems of Philosophy 3. Absolute Dialectic 4. Philosophy of Death Glossary Further Reading Annotated Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMonika Kirloskar-Steinbach is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Konstanz, Germany and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Philosophies.Leah Kalmanson is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Drake University, USA.Trade ReviewA much-needed reformulation of the methodology used in the discipline that we have traditionally—and perhaps wrongfully—called ‘comparative philosophy.’ This book is essential for anyone interested in examining world philosophies in their college courses. * James McRae, Professor of Asian Philosophy and Religious Studies, Westminster College (Fulton), USA *A critical, wide-ranging, and supremely useful guide to the study of world philosophies. * Tim Connolly, Professor and Chair of Modern Languages, Philosophy, and Religion, East Stroudsburg University, USA *The self-aggrandizing parochialism of a “Western” Philosophy representing itself as the only truly universal wisdom is more inappropriate than ever in our daily more intimately connected planet. This accessible and illuminating guide to world philosophies will be a great resource for developing a corrective appreciation of the rich multi-dimensionality of global thought. * Charles W. Mills, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, City University of New York, USA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. Why World Philosophies? 2. World Philosophies in Historical Perspective 3. Relational Knowing, Self-Making, and the Study of World Philosophies 4. Knowledge Claims and Locality: The Grand Narrative of Universal Knowledge 5. What’s in a Name? Labelling Traditions 6. Conclusion Teaching Notes and Further Reading Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisWhat do we mean by nonviolence? What can nonviolence achieve? Are there limits to nonviolence and, if so, what are they? These are the questions the Iranian political philosopher and activist Ramin Jahanbegloo tackles in his journey through the major political advocates of nonviolence during the 20th century. While nonviolent resistance has accompanied human culture from its earliest beginnings, and representations of nonviolence in Eastern religions like Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism are ubiquitous, it is only in 20th century that it emerged as a major preoccupation of figures such as Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa and Václav Havel. Focusing on examples of their way of thinking in different cultural, geographic and political contexts, from the Indian Independence Movement and US Civil rights and Anti-Apartheid movement to the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia and nonviolent protests in Tunisia, Iran, Serbia and Hong-Kong, Jahanbegloo explores why nonTrade ReviewIn this important book, Jahanbegloo describes seven major recent practitioners of nonviolent resistance. As a practitioner himself, he survived solitary confinement. But here he narrates the role within resistance of love, reconciliation and compassion. Although nonviolence cannot be total, he argues that the human capacity for it is unlimited. * Sir Richard Sorabji, Honorary Fellow, Wolfson College, University of Oxford, UK *Timely and compelling, Ramin Jahanbegloo’s delightfully-written meditation shows with great clarity why violence is humanity’s curse on our world, and why the choice of individuals and groups to refuse violence is not just strategically prudent but dignifying, empowering and transformative. * John Keane, Professor of Politics, University of Sydney, Australia, and WZB, Germany *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: An Idea Whose Time Has Come 1. The Limits of Violence 2. An Obligation to Dissent and to Disobey: Henry David Thoreau and After 3. Bringing Ethics into Politics: The Gandhian Satyagraha 4. The Strength of Love: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cosmic Companionship 5. Reconciliation and Negotiation: Nelson Mandela and Vaclav Havel 6. The Seeds of Compassion: Mother Teresa and Dalai Lama Conclusion: Limits of Nonviolence Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWhat standards should we use to evaluate culturally distinct philosophies? What kind of barrier does language or cultural difference pose in our attempts to understand other traditions? How do we avoid our comparisons being biased? Doing Philosophy Comparatively answers these questions by providing a thorough overview of the methodology involved in extending philosophy across linguistic and cultural boundaries. Now revised and updated to showcase the most recent developments in the field, this second edition engages with philosophies beyond the Anglo-European tradition and features: Examples of cross-cultural philosophy from a wider range of non-Western traditions Methodological innovations from works of comparative philosophy published in the last decade Focused exercises for each chapter demonstrating how to interact meaningfully with primary texts and engage with recent debates in comparative philosophy Updated discussion questions and readings Introducing the Trade ReviewAn excellent starting point for anyone interested in the field of comparative philosophy [...] Tim Connolly has established a benchmark for the study of comparative philosophy [...] by offering a clear summary of the key issues and by providing a platform for nurturing future philosophers to think beyond their localized perspectives. * OCCT Review (of the first edition) *The author faces the topics [in this book] in a concise but thought-provoking manner ... [and] outlines the discipline in an exciting way ... [A] vibrant introduction to comparative philosophy. * Journal of East-West Thought (of the first edition) *In this well-written, jargon-free textbook, Connolly sensitively addresses the worthiness and significance of comparative philosophy while also acknowledging the difficulties that arise from a comparative approach […] Each of the 11 chapters concludes with rich suggested readings and discussion questions that will serve well in classroom settings. This volume marks an extraordinary step forward in comparative philosophy, and this reviewer knows of no better guidebook. An invaluable resource for those pursuing a career in comparative philosophy. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * CHOICE (of the first edition) *This book’s well-argued defense of comparative philosophy and illuminating discussions of its challenges and problems, as well as different comparative approaches, will provide invaluable resources for teaching and learning how to philosophize across cultural boundaries. Students will find the chapter-by-chapter exercises added to this new edition particularly helpful. * Sor-hoon Tan, Professor of Philosophy, Singapore Management University, Singapore *This book’s lucid organization, engaging and accessible prose, and balanced presentation of competing views makes it the ideal introduction to comparative philosophy. * Stephen C. Angle, Professor of Philosophy, Wesleyan University, USA *An excellent introduction to comparative philosophy, but it also serves as a wonderful pedagogical tool for a research and methods course. The text is clear, well-organized, and most importantly philosophically interesting. * Cameron Brewer, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Central Connecticut State University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgements Introduction How this Book Works Part I. The Nature of Comparative Philosophy 1. Is There Such a Thing as Comparative Philosophy? The Legitimacy of “non-Western philosophy” What is “philosophy” in comparative philosophy? The “Comparative” Aspect Conclusion 2. The Goals of Comparison A First Look at the Two Dimensions The Interpretive Dimension: Comparing to Understand The Constructive Dimension: Comparing to Make Philosophical Progress Conclusion 3. The Role of Tradition and Culture Tradition and Philosophy Culture Which Traditions? Conclusion Part II. The Problems of Comparative Philosophy 4. Linguistic Incommensurability Background on the Term The Linguistic Relativity Thesis Understanding Other Languages Issues for Comparative Philosophers Conclusion 5. Foundational and Evaluative Incommensurability Foundational Incommensurability Evaluative Incommensurability Conclusion 6. One-Sidedness The Meaning of One-sidedness Avoiding One-sidedness Conclusion 7. Generalization Cultural Essentialism The Generalizations Debate Generalizations and Evidence Conclusion Part III. Approaches to Comparison 8. Universalism Varieties of Universalism Challenges and Criticisms Conclusion 9. Pluralism The Case for Pluralism Criticism and Evaluation Conclusion 10. Consensus Consensus in Theory and Practice Evaluating the Consensus Approach Conclusion 11. Global Philosophy The Challenge of Global Philosophy External Criticism Global Problem-Solving Conclusion Part IV: The Practice of Comparative Philosophy 12. Study and Teaching Resources for Doing Philosophy Comparatively Exercises Suggested Readings Further Questions for Discussion Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisJessica Dubow is Reader in Cultural Geography at the University of Sheffield, UK. She is an interdisciplinary scholar and the author of Settling the Self: Colonial Space, Colonial Identity and the South African Landscape (2009). She has also published in numerous leading journals including: Critical Inquiry, New German Critique, Art History, The Journal of Visual Culture, Comparative Literature and Parallax .Trade ReviewIn Exile is an eloquently written book, even as it covers an impressive amount of dense literature ... [it] is a strong and impressive intellectual exercise, which invites readers to take its findings and mount a weighty political challenge. * Reading Religion *This is a brilliant and profound study of the spatial basis of Judaic thought. Thanks to a constellatory investigation of thinkers such as Franz Rosenzweig, Walter Benjamin, Hannah Arendt and Isaiah Berlin, she shows how exile produces a form of critical surplus, a distinct form of critical consciousness. * Michael Löwy, Emeritus Research Director, National Centre for Scientific Research, France *From a cultural geographer's appreciation for landscape, emplacement, and subjectivity, Jessica Dubow brilliantly explores the valencies of exile, rootedness, territoriality, and belonging. With eloquence and erudition, she draws on the deepest knowledge of the history of art and aesthetics, literary theory, history of philosophy, and the widest possibilities of Frankfurt-inclined critical theory. * Geoff Eley, Karl Pohrt Distinguished University Professor of Contemporary History, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA *In beautifully evocative prose, the author offers the fresh voice of a cultural geographer to the analysis of secular Jewish thought. In doing so, Dubow gifts us with a genuinely novel approach to the dialectics of secularism and theology. This book opens our understanding of the space that exile can carve out for intellectual creativity. * Scott Spector, Rudolf Mrázek Professor of History and German Studies, University of Michigan, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Exile at the Origin Chapter 1 – “A Patch of Ground Between Four Tent Pegs” Chapter 2 – The Second Commandment in the Second Empire Chapter 3 – Liberal Pluralism and the Mourning Work of Assimilation Chapter 4 – ‘Wherever you go you will be a polis”: Hannah Arendt via Rahel Varnhagen Chapter 5 – Posthumous Place: W.G. Sebald and the Problem of Landscape Epilogue: Exile as Source and Resource

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Book SynopsisSelusi Ambrogio is Assistant Professor of Chinese Philosophy and Chinese Literature at the University of Macerata, Italy. He is author of Chinese and Indian Ways of Thinking in Early Modern European Philosophy (Bloomsbury, 2020), Vice-President of the European Association of Chinese Philosophy and Editorial Board member of the journal Asian Studies.Dawid Rogacz is is Assistant Professor and Deputy Dean for Research and International Collaboration at Adam Mickiewicz University's Faculty of Philosophy in Poznan, Poland. He is author of Chinese Philosophy of History (Bloomsbury, 2020). He has been awarded the Society for Asian and Comparative Philosophy Best Essay Award and the European Association of Chinese Philosophy Young Scholar Award.

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Book SynopsisBreaking out of the dominance of Anglo-American scholarship, this volume centralises East Asian philosophical traditions to explore cross-cultural perspectives in the field of global justice studies. By bringing together diverse traditions of thinking about justice that contrasts East Asian and Western thinkers' traditions, it avoids the shortcomings of narrow and one-sided conceptualisations of global justice.A range of contributors from East Asia, Europe, and the US who are conversant with both Western and East Asian philosophical traditions provide a rich engagement with contemporary issues relating to global justice. The book opens with a section devoted to the methodological challenges specific to cross-cultural approaches to justice, including the universalism/particularism debate and the conditions of the possibility of cross-cultural comparisons. Part II explores how major East Asian philosophical traditionsincluding Confucianism, Legalism, Daoism and Buddhismconside

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Book SynopsisHow have South Asian traditions responded to plurality and difference? The question lies at the centre of this collection, inviting us to challenge established conceptions of pluralism and understand South Asian ways of thinking about difference, diversity, and the other'. This diverse collection is the first in-depth treatment of the variety of ways that South Asian traditions theorise plurality. Bringing together case studies across South Asia's distinctive religious landscape, it marks a significant contribution to re-thinking pluralism in the 21st century.

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Book SynopsisMahatma K. Gandhi''s dedication to finding a path of liberation from an epidemic of violence has been well documented before. The central issue and the novelty of this book is its focus on what Gandhi wanted to liberate us for. The book also provides an assessment of how viable his positive vision of humanity is.Gandhi revolutionized the struggle for Indian liberation from Great Britain by convincing his countrymen that they must turn to nonviolence and that India needed to be liberated from its social illspoverty, unemployment, opium addiction, institution of child marriage, inequality of women, and Hindu-Muslim frictionseven more than it needed political freedom.Although Gandhi''s legacy has not been forgotten, it has often been distorted. He is called Mahatma and venerated as a saint, but not followed and often misinterpreted. Predrag Cicovacki attempts to de-mythologize Gandhi and take a closer look at his thoughts, aims, and struggles. He invites us to look at theTrade Review"When Gandhi said he discovered new aspects of the philosophy of nonviolence he was right. His philosophy of nonviolence is so deep that the more you explore it the more you learn. Predrag Cicovacki's book, Gandhi's Footprints, is one more serious and profound attempt to reach the depths of Gandhi's vibrant way of life. In this troubled world one can only ignore at one's own peril this book's message that Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence should be followed without being imitated at one's own peril." - Arun Gandhi, author of The Forgotten Woman: The Untold Story of Kastur, the Wife of Mahatma Gandhi, and grandson of Mahatma GandhiTable of ContentsForeword, Introduction, 1 The Muslim Bro Preface, Introduction: Gandhi’s Quest for Liberation, I Violence, II Dialogue, III Purification, IV Struggle, Epilogue: In the Shadow of Liberation, Acknowledgements, Index

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Book SynopsisChakravarthi Ram-Prasad is Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion, and Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, at Lancaster University, UK. He is the author of Knowledge and Liberation in Classical Indian Thought (Palgrave, 2001), Advaita Epistemology and Metaphysics: An outline of Indian non-realism (Routledge, 2002), Eastern Philosophy (Wiedenfield and Nicholson, 2005), India: Life, Myth and Art (Duncan Baird, 2006), which has been translated into French, Polish and Finnish, and Indian Philosophy and the Consequences of Knowledge (Ashgate, 2007). He is a member of the Academic Advisory Council at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's Beyond Belief and Sunday Programme.Trade ReviewProfessor Ram-Prasad brings to his subject an unusual degree of experience in interreligious dialogue as well as a formidable scholarship in his own tradition, and he develops in these pages a fresh and sophisticated analysis of some of the most complex questions arising around the idea of selfhood, agency, self-knowledge and liberation in the classical commentaries on the Gita by Sankara and Ramanuja. It is a major contribution to all interested in the conversation between Christian and Hindu thinking, taking us well beyond the conventional characterisations of this encounter. -- Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge University, UK, and formerly the Archbishop of CanterburyDivine Self, Human Self intends to defy categories. The book is neither a traditional commentary on the Gita, nor a work in Indological history of Sankara and Ramanuja, nor a theology or philosophy in the traditional ‘Western’ sense. Divine Self, Human Self is something more luminous: taking two Sanskrit commentaries on the Gita as resources for how we think about divinity, being, and self, the book is a rigorous invitation to readers from all cultures to think through these fundamental questions anew. In the past few decades scholars have argued that Indian forms of thought can be a window onto the ontological and metaphysical questions of our emerging global cultures. But these same scholars have struggled to find a way to do so without losing the traditional structures that give these forms of thought their unique power. Ram-Prasad's book does exactly that, and the results are fresh and startling. -- Laurie L. Patton, Durden Professor of Indian Religions and Dean, Arts & Sciences, Duke University, USAThis work by Ram-Prasad (Lancaster Univ., UK), on philosophy of being in the Gita commentaries, despite what the title and table of contents might suggest is not a study of the Bhagavad Gita. Further, the author does not seek to provide a subcommentary on the commentaries of either Sankara or Ramanuja. Rather, he borrows from Christian theology and asserts his approach as one of constructive theology. Beginning with an introduction to the various texts, this volume then delves into an understanding of the nature of divinity, selfhood, and being, and the relationships between them. By illustrating the dialectic between how Sankara understands Krsna and a metaphysics of being and Ramanuja’s perspective, the author draws readers into a rich discussion of the various ways of understanding divinity in the Gita. The juxtaposition also enables a clear understanding of these differing conceptions of the self and its relationship with the divine. Again, while this volume does not serve as a traditional or synoptic commentary on the Gita, it nonetheless provides a new and insightful lens through which to approach the text and is rich commentaries. Summing Up: Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. -- C.A. Barsley, Transylvania University * CHOICE *The author presents both a re-thinking of the traditional interpretations of the commentaries and new thinking about their implications for contemporary theology, including the moral psychology of action and devotion ... The book will be of interest and value especially to libraries supporting graduate programs in comparative theology, metaphysics and epistemology, Hindu philosophy and religious studies, or East-West studies. -- Robert R. Rahl * Catholic Library World *The human self is divine and the divine Self manifests in humanity. Being and identity have been complex issues leading to elaborate commentaries and glosses on various scriptures. The Bhagavadgita, in particular, has been commented on by numerous scholars, traditional and modern alike. This book attempts to unravel the ground of being and the divine Self, both from the perspective of Acharya Shankara and Ramanuja. The author tries to interpret their commentaries on the Gita to ‘develop two competing visions of the relationship between metaphysics and theology, and therefore of how one may relate inquiry to fath’ (xx). In this task, the author has been remarkably successful and he also gives us a wonderful comparative study of Shankara and Ramanuja. Anyone interested in these two thinkers should definitely read this volume. * Prabuddha Bharata *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction 1. The ground of being/non-being, and the divine self: Sa?kara on brahman and K???a 2. Being and the God other than being: Ramanuja on brahman and K???a 3. A comparative study of Sa?kara and Ramanuja on self and person, gnosis and loving devotion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together a range of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies to share the latest developments on Muhammad Iqbal thought's. They re-examine the ideas that lie at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity.

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Book SynopsisA taste of Zen for the seeker and the curious alike. This small but wise book collects Eastern and Western sayings, haiku, poetry, and inspiring quotations from ancient and modern thinkers. Its aim is not to define Zen or answer its famous koan—What is the sound of one hand clapping?—but rather to point to a fresh way of looking at the world: with mindfulness, clarity, and joy. “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought” —Basho New material is taken from contemporary spiritual leaders, writers, meditation teachers, and others with an emphasis on the practice of mindfulness—on the heart, rather than the head. Pen and ink illustrations from the author bring an additional layer of feeling and beauty.

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Book SynopsisLong before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other aspects remain vitally significant for anyone seeking better health, a sound mind, and spiritual growth. In Iron Shirt Chi KungMaster Mantak Chia introduces this ancient practice that strengthens the internal organs, establishes roots to the earth’s energy, and unifies physical, mental, and spiritual health. Through a unique system of breathing exercises, he demonstrates how to permanently pack concentrated air into the connective tissues (the fasciae) surrounding vital organs, making them nearly impervious to injuries--a great benefit to athletes and other performers. He shows readers how once they root themselves in the earth they can direct its gravitational and healing power throughout their bone structure. Additionally, Master Chia presents postural forms, muscle-tendon meridians, and guidelines for developing a daily practice routine. After becoming rooted and responsive, practitioners of Iron Shirt Chi Kung can then focus on higher spiritual work.Trade Review"Practitioners of martial arts or related exercises will find this essential." * The Midwest Book Review, Sept 2006 *"Chia demonstrates his expertise in the field of chiropractic, medicine, Taoist yoga, sexual mystery and martial arts in such way that he feeds a medicinal and mystical understanding to the practice that can only stimulate the practitioners of this art to a deeper involvement and encourage the reader of this manual to take up this art." * The Cauldron Brasil, Feb 2007 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Putting Iron Shirt Chi Kung into Practice 1. Iron Shirt Chi Kung and the Universal Tao 2. Preparations for Iron Shirt Chi Kung 3. Principles and Practices for Iron Shirt Structural Alignment and Chi Circulation 4. The Importance of Rooting 5. The Iron Shirt Chi Kung Postures 6. Structural Alignment and Taoist Yoga 7. Iron Shirt Body Construction 8. Developing a Daily Practice About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training Center ResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisThis book is about an alternative mode of reading, thinking, and representing the intricacies of human experience in Chinese literature of the late twentieth century, which the author calls the aesthetics of the 'beyond.' It investigates how contemporary Chinese writers, by means of dynamic interface of literary practice and cultural philosophical considerations, engage the reader in critical reflection on and aesthetic appreciation of the complexity of human conditions. By studying the 'beyond' in its various manifestations: the semiotics of human embodiment, the discourse of the phantasm, the politics of nostalgia with regard to 'origin' and 'center,' and the metaphysics of death in the writings of some major contemporary Chinese writers, the book explores the ways in which the 'beyond' is constructed as a new paradigm of critical thinking in literary, aesthetic, and philosophical terms. It examines how its discursive strategies, structural features, and aesthetic possibilities are presented and how varied literary tropes are used in an attempt to unravel human experience in all its aspects.

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Book SynopsisCentral to Buddhism is knowing our own minds. Until we do, we are driven by unconscious, often destructive desire and aversion.The Fourteenth Dalai Lama?s Stages of the Path: An Annotated Commentary on the Fifth Dalai Lama''s Oral Transmission of Mañjusri is the second volume of the Dalai Lama?s outline of Buddhist theory and practice. Having introduced Buddhist ideas in the context of modern society in volume one, the Dalai Lama turns here to a traditional presentation of the complete path to enlightenment, from developing faith in the Dharma to attaining the highest wisdom. This book, compiled by the revered Tibetan lama Dagyab Rinpoché, comments on the Fifth Dalai Lama?s stages of the path titled Oral Transmission of Mañjusri. The volume will appeal to all readers interested in the Dalai Lama?s works, both those new to Buddhism and those looking to deepen their understanding of the Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path.

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Book SynopsisThe Middle Way was first taught explicitly by the Buddha. It is the first teaching offered by the Buddha in his first address, and the basis of his practical method in meditation, ethics, and wisdom. It is often mentioned in connection with Buddhist teachings, yet the full case for its importance has not yet been made. This book aims to make that case. The Middle Way can be understood from the Buddha's life as well as his teachings. His early life follows a symbolic quest through the extremes of the Palace and the Forest, followed by the discovery of the Middle Way. His similes, such as the raft, the lute-strings, the arrow, and the blind people with the elephant are not just allegories of Buddhist teachings, but relate closely to the universal human experience of balanced judgement. This book also has a critical case. Although it has transmitted the Middle Way, the Buddhist tradition has also often ignored or distorted it. The Middle Way is experiential, authentic and creative, and thus threatening to the power of a tradition that has instead emphasised the Buddha's authority as a source of abstract, absolute revelation. The Buddha's Middle Waya aims to differentiate the universal Middle Way from Buddhist tradition.Trade Review"In The Buddha's Middle Way, Robert M. Ellis re-issues the Buddha's teachings as a practical philosophy in the classical sense - a guide to sane and optimal living, rather than a religious doctrine or mere armchair musings. His middle way is a present-day life well lived, and his book is a convincing and valuable aid to finding and cultivating it. Though his erudition is striking, he writes clearly and accessibly. This is a book for both practising Buddhists and anyone who seeks to live an examined life." Winton Higgins, senior teacher, Sydney Insight Meditators and associate, School of International Studies, University of Technology Sydney "I hope this provocative book will encourage Buddhists to reconsider the Middle Way that lies at the core of their tradition and to appreciate how this principle links their tradition to many others, both ancient and modern, secular and religious. The Buddha's Middle Way will at the same time provide an excellent critical introduction to the Buddha's life and teaching for those less familiar with Buddhism. As a result of Ellis's groundbreaking work, the Middle Way may cease to be thought of as an exclusively Buddhist idea but a universal legacy of being human." From the Foreword by Stephen Batchelor, author of Buddhism without Beliefs

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Book SynopsisAn insight into what happened to Iqbal's vision after his death in 1938 up till today, through the eyes of Javid Iqbal and Muneera Iqbal. This book celebrates and explores what life was like for the children of Muhammed Iqbal living with the legacy he left behind. ...I congratulate this young lady for her untiring struggle to spread the message, works and life of Allama Iqbal... it is a commendable effort, it should continue... - Dr Javid Iqbal ...I appreciate the spirit behind her effort... I was struck with her determination, initiative and drive... and have never granted an interview in all my 85 years, this time I have decided to make an exception... - Muneera Iqbal

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Book SynopsisThis study explores the road map of yoga as reflected in the Yogasutra of Patañjali (third century CE) and the Sa?khyakarika of Isvarak???a (350450 CE) which leads to the rise of this discerning insight, evading interpretations motivated by naivety on the one hand, and excessive suspicion on the other.

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Book SynopsisThis study explores the road map of yoga as reflected in the Yogasutra of Patañjali (third century CE) and the Sa?khyakarika of Isvarak???a (350450 CE) which leads to the rise of this discerning insight, evading interpretations motivated by naivety on the one hand, and excessive suspicion on the other.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces students to the full range of Indian philosophical thought. "An Introduction to Indian Philosophy" is the definitive companion to the study of Indian philosophy. The book offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to all the major philosophical concepts and issues in Indian thought. Ideal for undergraduate students, the book is written and structured to reflect as closely as possible the way the subject is taught and studied. The book offers lucid coverage of Indian philosophy and breaks new ground, considering the latest directions in this growing area of philosophical interest. The book describes the various relationships and disputes between Indian traditions of thought in a chronological framework. All the major philosophical schools are covered. Key topics and controversies are illustrated by annotated translations of primary sources that are otherwise difficult to access. Christopher Bartley's rigorous analysis is supplemented by useful study features, including key examples from philosophical writing, summaries of core concepts, study questions, and guides to further reading.Trade ReviewI can wholeheartedly recommend this book to all students of (Indian) philosophy and to students of comparative religion. It is well written in a clear and concise language, no beating around the bush. The original texts are being respectfully presented but in a critical context ... This is one of the best one-volume-introductions to the complex and diverse world of Indian philosophical thought and an excellent starting place for further discoveries. * Acta Comparanda XXVII *"Written with enviable clarity and incisiveness, and provided with helpful didactic material throughout, this up-to-date Introduction will become indispensable reading for all those interested in the fundamentals of Hindu and Buddhist philosophy (from ca. the second to the twelfth centuries C.E.)" - Julius Lipner, Fellow of the British Academy [FBA] and Professor of Hinduism and the Comparative Study of Religion, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Foundations of Brahminism; 2. Buddhist Origins; 3. Abhidharma Buddhism; 4. Sautrantika Buddhism; 5. Nagarjuna and Madhyamaka Buddhism; 6. 'Mind-Only': Cittamatra; 7. Sa?khya and Yoga; 8. Nyaya and Vaise?ika; 9. The Mima?sa Vision; 10. Vedanta; 11. Advaita- Vedanta; 12. Visi??advaita-Vedanta; 13. Dvaita-Vedanta; 14. Saiva Philosophies of Kashmir; Bibliography; Index.

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Book SynopsisAs people increasingly seek alternatives to modern medicine, interest is growing in the ancient system of Tibetan medicine, which has been practised for over 2,500 years. Known as 'gSo-ba-Rig-pa', or 'the science of healing', it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between body and mind. This concise introduction presents all the essential information on Tibetan medicine. It covers the basic theoretical principles, practice and history of this traditional system, as well as methods of diagnosis and treatments such as urine analysis, golden needle therapy and cupping. It includes a chapter on case histories and provides information on what to expect from a practising physician based on compassion. With a comprehensive resources section, this book provides everything there is to know about Tibetan medicine at an introductory level.This book will be of interest to anyone who wants to know more about Tibetan medicine, as well as anyone looking to find out more about Tibetan thought, Tibetan Buddhism, traditional medicine, comparative religion or Eastern spirituality.Trade Review“This authoritative overview of the principles of traditional Tibetan medicine is written by a fully qualified physician within that system. Tamdin Bradley has masterfully synopsised and translated the core 12th century text of this tradition, the Four Medical Tantra (rGyud-bzhi), into an easily understandable, accessible and relevant format. As she says herself 'The uniqueness of Tibetan medicine is that it is based on Buddhist philosophical principles, astrology and the close relationship between the mind and body.' She thereby opens this unique system to western academics, researchers and the ordinary person.” -- Dr Brion Sweeney, Consultant Psychiatrist, Tara Rokpa Psychotherapist, Health Service Executive and former Clinical Director of Addiction Services, Greater North DublinTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Dedication. 1. History of Tibetan Medicine. 2. Gso-ba Rig-pa – The Science of Healing. 3. The Theory of Tibetan Medicine. 4. Causative Factors of Illness. 5. Human Anatomy and Physiology. 6. Common Diseases and Illnesses. 7. Methods of Diagnosis. 8. Treatment Techniques – Part I. 9. Treatment Techniques – Part II. 10. Case Histories. 11. The Practising Physician. Final Thoughts. Resources.

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Book SynopsisEduard Fischer takes us on an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains. This is an account of adventure and deep reflection accompanied by a selection of the author's stunning colour photographs.After first visiting the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh in 1985, he returned again and again, seeking to catch a glimpse of the phantom of the Himalayas - the elusive snow leopard. During these visits he became enthralled with the unique culture of this ancient mountain kingdom, one of the oldest enclaves of Buddhism. The phantom cat itself becomes, at turns, Eduard's quarry, nemesis, obsession, and finally, in a surprising twist of destiny, his teacher.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1. Dancing with Kali. The Reprieve. The Roof of the World. Why India?. The Watch. Beowulf and the Scooter. On the Ridge. Some Things I know about Cats. The Legacy of the Leopard. The Snow Leopard and the Bharal. The Fury. The Dream. Ahab and Coyote. Shiva's Cave. Sacred Space. The Companion. The Punk Monk. Toward the Ganda La. The Return to Adventure. Dreamtime. The Marka River Crossing. Salzburg. Hankar. Down the Valley. Adrian, Noëlie, and Nathalie. The Scholar. The Hunt. The Parikshit Palace. Rishikesh. Part 2. The Return. The Gongmaru La. Sunrise. Part 3. Chasing the Light. Facing the Dragon. Shiva's Drum. Conversations with Stanzin. The Summit. Awakening. Index.

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Book SynopsisAs the People's Republic's seemingly inexorable rise to economic and military power con-tinues, never has the need for a better grasp of Chinese strategic thought by the West been more acute. In Deciphering Sun Tzu, Derek Yuen seeks to reclaim for the reader the hidden contours and lost Chinese and Taoist con- texts of Sun Tzu's renowned treatise The Art of War, a literary classic and arguably one of the most influential books ever written. He also explains its historical, philosophical, strategic, and cross-cultural significance. His comprehensive analysis of Sun Tzu, based on close reading of the Chinese sources, also reconstructs the philosophy, Taoist methodology and worldview that effectively form the cornerstones of Chinese strategic thinking, which are arguably as relevant today as at any moment in history. Yuen's innovative reading and analysis of Sun Tzu within and from a Chinese context is a new way of approaching the strategic mas- ter's main concepts, which he compares with those of Clausewitz, Liddell-Hart and other Western strategists.Deciphering Sun Tzu offers illuminating analysis and contextualisation of The Art of War in a manner that has long been sought by Western readers and opens new means of getting to grips with Chinese strategic thought.Trade Review'Deciphering Sun Tzu is by far the best book on the subject in years. ... Yuen argues that the only way to read Sun Tzu is to understand the philosophical, historical, and cultural context behind The Art of War. ... Yuen's work reveals that Sun Tzu's treatise needs to be seen in the context of statecraft as a broader cultural artifact rather than in the narrower context of war or strategy'. -- Rob Johnson, Director of the Changing Character of War Programme, Oxford University, in The American Interest'Yuen puts Sun Tzu in context, identifying his debts to Chinese philosophy (particularly Taoism), providing historical background, guiding the reader through the key themes in his work, explaining common interpretations of it, and detailing its reception in the West. Yuen presents Sun Tzu's view of strategic thought as holistic and nonlinear. This is not a book for the faint-hearted or for those skeptical about Sun Tzu's approach to strategy. But anyone who wishes to understand Sun Tzu should not ignore it.' -- Lawrence Freedman, Foreign Affairs'Taking the oldest and most enigmatic of military texts Derek Yuen boldly confronts questions of philosophy and strategic culture as no other contemporary interpreter of Sun Tzu has done before. In a quite extraordinary work of erudition he demonstrates both the continuing significance of The Art of War in Chinese thinking and why our continuing misreading of the text is proving so damaging to our understanding of Chinese thinking.' -- Christopher Coker, Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of The Improbable War: China, the US and the Logic of Great Power Conflict'Derek Yuen has produced a fascinating re-interpretation of Sun Tzu. He casts a wide philosophical-cultural net in his quest to capture the essence of this timeless Chinese classic of strategy.' -- Andrew Scobell, Senior Political Scientist, RAND Corporation and author of China's Use of Military Force: Beyond the Great Wall and the Long March'Derek Yuen's exciting new book takes Sun Tzu studies to a new level. It goes beyond the existing translations of and commentaries on this canonical text to deploy its underlying, unique logic as it evolved through Daoist philosophy to serve as a foundation for developing a more comprehensive theory of strategic thought. It is a bold and profoundly philosophical attempt to rise above the familiar rationalisations of this antique text to register its seminal contribution to the holistic nature of Chinese thinking in its broadest sense.' -- Roger T. Ames, Professor of Philosophy, Center for Chinese Studies, University of Hawaii'Reading Deciphering Sun Tzu: How to Read the Art of War by Derek Yuen is very much a light bulb moment for commentators on Western strategic thought.' -- LSE Review of Books

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Book SynopsisAs art therapy rapidly makes its mark across Asia, this book documents how the field of art therapy is taking shape as both a profession and a discipline in this region. It looks at how art therapists in Asia are assimilating Western models and adapting them to create unique home-grown practices.Building on theory, research and practice that has been developed in the West, practitioners throughout Asia are creating innovative art therapy programs that reflect cultural diversity and draw on ideas from Chinese medicine and Eastern philosophy, spirituality and art traditions. With chapters from leading art therapists and community artists in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Thailand, China, India, The Philippines and Singapore, this book pulls together thought-provoking perspectives and effective approaches from which East and West can both learn.The first of its kind, this book will be an informative and inspiring addition to the bookshelves of all art therapy professionals and students, as well as anyone with an interest in Eastern cultures and cross-cultural working.Trade ReviewThis is a clearly presented and detailed text, offering a wealth of knowledge and many case studies from leading art therapists and community artists in Asia. This book has helped to expand the understanding of art therapy as a whole and has demonstrated the growth in the profession. For those members who are interested in art therapy and meeting the needs of different cultures then this book is likely to be an interesting and helpful read. -- Play for Lifea wide-ranging and magnificent addition to the literature for any practitioner working with patients from Asian cultures... each reader will take something different from this excellent and engaging book. -- Therapy TodayArt Therapy in Asia makes a world statement about the art therapy process...[It] embraces the complexity of cultures, human differences, and universal aspects of experience…One of the greatest compliments I can give [this book] is that it presents more questions and possibilities than answers and thus expands and sets the stage for future dialogue, research, creation and professional development within a global context. -- From the foreword by Shaun McNiff, PhD, professor at Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USAThis book not only enriches and promotes the growth and healing potential of art therapy in the Eastern world, it also offers invaluable insights from the very sources of many Asian theories, philosophies and practices already fully or partially adopted by Western professionals. Art Therapy in Asia may become Asia's most valuable healing export to the world. I hope it is translated into all languages for doctors, teachers, and therapists of all disciplines. -- Bobbi Stoll, founder of the International Networking Group of Art Therapists (ING/AT) and Past President of the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), currently chair of the International Member Subcommittee of the AATA, Los Angeles, USAAlthough I've visited and taught art therapy in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, India, and Thailand, this book opened my eyes and expanded my mind in breathtaking ways. I hope that all Western art therapists will read and learn from this thoughtful, stimulating contribution to the global growth of art therapy. -- Judith A. Rubin, Ph.D., ATR-BC, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, President of Expressive Media, Inc. and Past President and Honorary Life Member of the American Art Therapy Association, USAThe lovely metaphor and question is the essence of the book. Is art therapy in Asia steeped to the bone in the cultures of the East, or do we know it is Asian by the merest touch of silk? The book shows both of these to be part of the answer. Kalmanowitz, Potash and Chan have gathered chapters from art therapists working in ten regions across Asia and the results are inspiring. They show the potential for adapting art therapy for different places and people in the world. They give touching insight into different Asian practice, and they show how things shared are helpful for practice everywhere. -- Chris Wood, author of Navigating Art Therapy: A Therapist's Companion and Director of Art Therapy Northern Programme, Sheffield, UKThis book is an important departure from previously published literature on art therapy: it sensitively and constructively challenges euro-centric assumptions about health, identity and spirituality and it also offers some very good practical advice on the practice of art therapy in Asia. It therefore provides a great contemporary overview of this topic and describes an inspiring way to think about ethnicity, culture and healing that many art therapists will find helpful. Its relevance goes much further than Asia and it should be widely read worldwide. -- Val Huet, Chief Executive Officer, British Association of Art TherapistsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Shaun McNiff, Professor, Lesley University, USA. Foreword by William Fan, Adjunct Associate Professor, Shue Yan University, Hong Kong. 1. Introduction to Art Therapy in Asia. Debra Kalmanowitz, Registered Art Therapist, UK, Jordan S. Potash, University of Hong Kong, and Siu Mei Chan, Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong. 2. Critical Themes of Art Therapy in Asia. Debra Kalmanowitz, Jordan S. Potash and Siu Mei Chan. Part 1: Views on Health. 3. Yi Shu: An Integration of Chinese Medicine and the Creative Arts. Gong Shu, Adjunct Professor and director, International Yi Shu, Expressive Arts Therapy Healing Research Center, Soochow University, China. 4. Inkdance: Body, Mind and Chinese Medicine as Sources for Art Therapy. Jane Ferris Richardson, Assistant Professor of art therapy, Lesley University, USA, Andrea Gollub, art therapist, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, USA, and Wang Chunhong, director of God Gifted Garden Art Rehabilition Center, China. 5. Towards an Integrated Medicine: Clinical Art Therapy in Korea. Sun Hyun Kim, Assistant Professor in clinical art therapy, CHA University, Korea. Part 2: Influence of Collectivism. 6. Collective Versus Individualist Societies and the Impact of Asian Values on Art Therapy in Singapore. Caroline Essame, director of CREATE, Singapore. 7. Understanding of Korean Culture and the Value of the Art Therapeutic Approach. Lee Min-Jung, art therapist, Seocho Institute for Child Development, Korea. 8. The Life Garden Project Art Therapy Intervention for Depressed Elderly in Hong Kong: A Communal Support Approach. Julia Byrne, founding president of the Hong Kong Association of Art Therapists, Hong Kong. Part 3: Integration of Spirituality. 9. New Consciousness on Art Therapy in Thailand Based on Spiritual Remedy. Anupan Pluckpankhajee, director of the Therapeutikum, Thailand. 10. Art Therapy Inspired by Buddhism. Yen Chua, IT officer and committee member, Art Therapists' Association, Singapore. 11. Focusing-Oriented Art Therapy and Experiential Collage Work: History and Development in Japan. Laury Rappaport, Associate Professor, Notre Dame de Namur University, USA, Akira Ikemi, Professor, Kansai University, Japan, and Maki Miyake, Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapist , Japan. Part 4: Role of Art Traditions. 12. Landscape of the Mind. Evelyna Liang Kan, chairperson, "Art for All" and honorary chairperson, "Art in Hospital", Hong Kong. 13. The Arts: A Unique Mantra for Healing. Shanta Serbjeet Singh, senior arts columnist and critic, chairperson of The Sangeet Natak Akadem, India. 14. Reflecting on Materials and Process in Sichuan, China. Jordan S. Potash and Debra Kalmanowitz. 15. The Integration of Arts Therapy and Traditional Cambodian Arts and Rituals in Recovery from Political-Societal Trauma. Carrie Herbert, arts psychotherapist, co-director and founder of The Ragamuffin Project, UK and Cambodia. Part 5: Models of Art Therapy. 16. Group Art Therapy in Japan: A Framework for Providing Cross-Cultural Art Activities with Psychiatric Adult Patients. Shinya Sezaki, Psychiatric Unit, Akimoto Hospital, Japan. 17. Affective Color Symbolism and Markers Cosplay: Standardized Procedure for Clinical Assessment. Liona Lu, Professor, Taipei Municipal University of Education and founder of Taiwan Art Therapy Association, Taiwan. 18. Integrating Person-Centred Expressive Arts with Chinese Metaphors. Fiona Chang, honorary lecturer, University of Hong Kong and vice-chairperson, "Art in Hospital", Hong Kong. Part 6: Looking at Contemporary Asia. 19. Art Therapy and Disaster Relief in the Philippines. Gina A. Alfonso, Stress Centre, Inc., The Cartwheel Foundation Inc., and The Learning Child School, Inc., USA, and Julia Gentleman Byers, art therapy coordinator and co-coordinator of the Certificate in Play Therapy, Expressive Therapy Division, Lesley University, USA. 20. Surviving Shame: Engaging Art Therapy with Trafficked Survivors in South East Asia. Lydia Atira Tan, director and founder of The Art2Healing Project, Australia. 21. The Search for Identity in Thailand: A Personal Account of Professional Art Therapy Development. Piyachat Ruengvisesh Finney, director of SAISLIP: The Centre for Creative Growth and Professional Training, Thailand. 22. Implications of Art Therapy in Asia. Debra Kalmanowitz, Jordan S. Potash and Siu Mei Chan. Contributors.

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Book SynopsisHow much knowledge of the Dharma do we need? Sangharakshita's answer might surprise some: 'a lot less than we think', but we need to use the knowledge we do have well. This is the teaching of the four main works in this volume. Based on seminars conducted in 1976 and 1978, each offers a lesson in how to think critically about Mahayana Buddhist teachings, and how to apply them to day-to-day life. They are The Way to Wisdom, on the five spiritual faculties; Living Ethically and Living Wisely, on Nagarjuna's Precious Garland, and Know Your Mind, which explores a Tibetan Abhidharma text.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Editorial Note Acknowledgements Foreword, Vajradevi Editorial Note Offering the Mandala The Way to Wisdom Verses to Tara Living Ethically Wrathful Deities Living Wisely Tsongkhapa's Three Chief Paths Know Your Mind Notes and References Index A Guide to The Complete Works of Sangharakshita

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Book SynopsisThe first part of this volume consists of Sangharakshita's writings about Anagarika Dharmapala, a Sri Lankan Buddhist who made it his life's mission to restore the sacred site of Bodh Gaya, and whom Sangharakshita came to revere as one of the great Buddhists of the twentieth century. The second part is made up of articles Sangharakshita wrote for the Maha Bodhi journal, first as a regular contributor and then as the editor. They include poetic and philosophical reflections on the Dharma, as well as trenchant observations on the Buddhist world and calls to action on the issues of the day. The third part is a collection of book reviews published in the Maha Bodhi journal and other magazines over the course of nearly fifty years, from the days when the appearance of any new translation or commentary was a significant event, to more recent times, when readers could choose between hundreds of new titles.Table of ContentsForeword Part 1: Anagarika Dharmapala Part 2: Maha Bodhi Writings In the Light of the Dhamma Beating the Drum: Maha Bodhi Editorials Further Maha Bodhi Contributions Part 3: Book Reviews 1952 - 2002 Aryan Path Book Reviews Maha Bodhi Book Reviews Alternative Traditions Book Review from Golden Drum Book Reviews from A Moseley Miscellany Appendix 1: What was the Maha Bodhi journal? Appendix 2: Triyana Vardhana Vihara Kalimpong Report 1957-1962 Sources Notes and References Index A Guide to The Complete Works of Sangharakshita

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Book SynopsisOlivier returns from New York to Paris to find his sister Constance in pieces. Trying to fulfil his brotherly duty, he discovers a world beyond his imagination. What has an ancient diagram got to do with it all? Why is colour a metaphor for our existence? Why is divination a science?

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an analysis of the complex philosophy of Liang Shuming. For the first time, experts are brought together to analyze the complexity of his philosophy, which continues to exert a considerable influence today.

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