East Asian and Indian philosophy Books
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Early Buddhist Discourses
Book Synopsis Twenty discourses from the Pali Canon--including those most essential to the study and teaching of early Buddhism--are provided in fresh translations, accompanied by introductions that highlight the main themes and set the ideas presented in the context of wider philosophical and religious issues. Taken together, these fascinating works give an account of Buddhist teachings directly from the earliest primary sources. In his General Introduction, John J. Holder discusses the structure and language of the Pali Canon--its importance within the Buddhist tradition and the historical context in which it developed--and gives an overview of the basic doctrines of early Buddhism.
£37.39
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Zen Sourcebook
Book SynopsisOffers selections from the foundational texts of the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen traditions. This title provides students with an introduction to the first 1200 years of this tradition. It includes general introduction and notes that provide historical, biographical, and cultural context.Trade Review"[T]he Zen Sourcebook [is] an excellent cross-section of some of the most important texts in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Zen. The translations [are] well chosen from among the best available. . . . This is an excellent sourcebook for both beginners and serious practitioners." —John Daido Loori, Abbot, Zen Mountain Monastery"This is an excellent book . . . to be commended for its wide coverage; the Korean material is especially hard to find. . . . The short introductions to the selections are lucid, informative and focused, providing a good framework through which to understand the readings. Anyone who wants to work directly with translations of the primary texts, rather than textbook summaries, will find this book the most convenient available." —Brook Ziporyn, Northwestern University"The timeless words of Zen masters running the gamut from the well-known (Dogen and Bodhidharma) to the more obscure (miscellaneous Chinese nuns) can be found in [this book]. . . The teachings, which come in many forms—poetry, letters, and artwork among them—serve as primary texts, while pithy introductions provide historical background on topics ranging from the declining influence of Zen masters in seventeenth-century Japan to Korean master So Sahn's famous army of five thousand monks. This collection of Zen delights offers plenty of teachings to sink your teeth into, including this Blue Cliff Record koan: "A monk asked Yun-men, 'What is the teaching that goes beyond Buddhas and Patriarchs?' Yun-men said, 'A sesame bun.'" Bon appetit." —Tricycle"[A]n invaluable collection of teachings from China, Korea, and Japan, revealing Zen's brilliant use of language to evoke the Buddha's realization." —Buddhadharma"This sourcebook seem to me to be a uniquely rich and valuable treasure trove."—Rachel Hadas, Department of English, Rutgers University"I find that students from all academic backgrounds are able to access the material, yet it is scholarly and rigorous. I particularly appreciate the inclusion of the nuns' poetry, which other collections (such as The Roaring Stream) tend to ignore." —Alison Jameson, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Arizona
£39.09
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Zhuangzi The Essential Writings
Book SynopsisA translation of over two-thirds of the classic Daoist text "Zhuangzi" (Chuang Tzu), including the complete inner chapters and selections from the outer and miscellaneous chapters, as well as judicious selections from 2000 years of traditional Chinese commentaries.Trade ReviewThe Zhuangzi, with its 'goblet words,' lends itself by design to endless interpretation, of which no single instance has any real claim to the 'correct' meaning of the text. To date, Zhuangzi translations have presented their readers with only a single view of the text--that of the translator himself. With Ziporyn's book, the English world finally has the means to read the Zhuangzi the way it should be read: through the eyes of many. Ziporyn has carefully selected the most illuminating passages to be found within several of the most brilliant Zhuangzi commentaries written over the past two millennia, and he has rendered these often abstruse interpretations, along with the key Zhuangzi chapters which form their subject, accurately and lucidly into flowing English prose. This extraordinary work sets the new standard for Zhuangzi translations, and will prove an indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to take a comprehensive view of this most timeless and boundless of Chinese philosophical classics. --Scott Cook, Grinnell CollegeIn Ziporyn, the Zhuangzi has found a worthy translator who brings both philosophical and Sinological acumen to the book. . . . Readers encounter not only the primary text in a fluid, readable translation, but also may refer to selected commentaries on particular passages with ease. . . . His translation offers a splendid portal into the thought of one of the funniest philosophers of all time. --Jeffrey L. Richey, Berea CollegeWith judicious abridgement (sixteen full chapters, including all seven Inner chapters, plus selections from six more) and valuable added commentary, this book is a great choice for the undergraduate classroom. The translation often provides a fresh perspective to old problems, and the selection of commentary delivers a focus and accessibility that engages—and encourages us to re-engage—the considerable commentarial tradition. The translation is a delight. Ziporyn's lucid prose is often a marked improvement over his predecessors. . . . Footnotes are more plentiful than in the previous translations and are especially helpful with a text like the Zhuangzi. The selections from traditional commentaries are the most innovative feature of this translation, in keeping with Edward Slingerland's Analects and Bryan Van Norden's Mengzi translations (also from Hackett). Ziporyn provides extracts from forty-seven commentators that offer valuable contextualization as well as a variety of perspectives from which to approach the text. Overall Ziporyn's translation is smooth, clear and accurate, his notes are helpful, and his commentary selections bring new and welcome dimensions to the text as textbook and as an aid for scholarly research. --Paul Fischer, American University in Cairo, in Philosophy East & West
£40.79
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Readings from the LuWang School of
Book SynopsisFeatures selected translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and the Platform Sutra, a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. This book offers insights into the philosophical and stylistic themes of this branch of neo-Confucian thought.Trade ReviewFrom Tang Buddhism through the Confucianism of the next one thousand years, in various forms, one idea was central: insights that can inform a good life come not from learning but from a pure, 'original nature' shared by all people. Distinctive among works on Chinese thought, Ivanhoe's book identifies not only core teachings of three famous figures who worked with this idea, but also the style of the words and personal character traits by which they conveyed their views to disciples. It is based on high quality research, with helpful introductory and explanatory comments on the different works. The prose is crisp and clear. It is also a pleasure to read because, though Huineng, Lu Xiangshan, and Wang Yangming lived long ago, this work keeps those sages alive. In it, the reader feels their interaction not only with their fellow monks or with fellow neo-Confucians but also with Ivanhoe's audience today. --Donald J. Munro, University of MichiganPhilip J. Ivanhoe has provided a bravura set of selected translations that are scholarly and readable from the great Lu-Wang School of the neo-Confucian philosophical revival of the Song-Ming dynasties--and as a bonus he has also included a selection from the Platform Sutra of the Chan (Zen) Buddhist tradition. Ivanhoe makes lucidly clear the great debt that the Lu-Wang branch of neo-Confucianism owed to the Chan school. His introductions are models of concise explanation of why these great Chinese thinkers are as important today for global philosophy as when they lived and taught in Tang, Song, and Ming China. There is simply no better introduction to the Lu-Wang School than this judicious selection of diverse key philosophical and literary works of Huineng, Lu, and Wang. --John Berthrong, Boston UniversityReadings from the Lu-Wang School reflects a deep philosophical understanding of the two philosophers' views, and a comprehensive knowledge of the tradition of Chinese philosophy. The translated text is accompanied by helpful introductions to each philosopher and detailed scholarly notations. These, along with the elegant translation and representative selections of the text, make this book the authoritative edition of the Lu-Wang works in English. Ivanhoe's selections are more comprehensive than Chan's Source Book. . . . Chan's selection . . . amounts to scanty paragraphs or remarks out of context, while Ivanhoe places his selections in their original context by covering a major part of each piece. . . . In comparing Ivanhoe's Readings to the original Chinese texts, I was often struck by the ingenious choice of words that Ivanhoe makes. . . . He does not rigidly use the same word to translate the same Chinese character, since he understands that Chinese characters take on different meanings in different contexts. One of the best features of this book is the detailed notations, which sometimes give helpful background for a particular passage, sometimes cite the literary source of a particular phrase, and sometimes biographically sketch people referenced in the text. Such notations are indispensable for readers not thoroughly familiar with Chinese classics. Ivanhoe's Readings is a highly commendable translation of Lu Xiangshan's and Wang Yangming's works. It gives good coverage of their philosophical views and literary styles, and can be used as a reliable sourcebook for the Lu-Wang School. This book can be used for any course on Neo-Confucianism. --JeeLoo Liu, California State University at Fullerton, in Philosophy East & West
£17.09
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Readings from the LuWang School of
Book SynopsisThis volume provides selected translations from the writings of Lu Xiangshan; Wang Yangming; and the Platform Sutra, a work which had profound influence on neo-Confucian thought. Each of these three sections is preceded by an introduction that sketches important features of the history, biography, and philosophy of the author and explores some of the main features and characteristics of his work. The range of genres represented--letters, recorded sayings, essays, meditations and poetry--provide the reader with insights into the philosophical and stylistic themes of this fascinating and influential branch of neo-Confucian thought.Trade ReviewFrom Tang Buddhism through the Confucianism of the next one thousand years, in various forms, one idea was central: insights that can inform a good life come not from learning but from a pure, 'original nature' shared by all people. Distinctive among works on Chinese thought, Ivanhoe's book identifies not only core teachings of three famous figures who worked with this idea, but also the style of the words and personal character traits by which they conveyed their views to disciples. It is based on high quality research, with helpful introductory and explanatory comments on the different works. The prose is crisp and clear. It is also a pleasure to read because, though Huineng, Lu Xiangshan, and Wang Yangming lived long ago, this work keeps those sages alive. In it, the reader feels their interaction not only with their fellow monks or with fellow neo-Confucians but also with Ivanhoe's audience today. --Donald J. Munro, University of MichiganPhilip J. Ivanhoe has provided a bravura set of selected translations that are scholarly and readable from the great Lu-Wang School of the neo-Confucian philosophical revival of the Song-Ming dynasties--and as a bonus he has also included a selection from the Platform Sutra of the Chan (Zen) Buddhist tradition. Ivanhoe makes lucidly clear the great debt that the Lu-Wang branch of neo-Confucianism owed to the Chan school. His introductions are models of concise explanation of why these great Chinese thinkers are as important today for global philosophy as when they lived and taught in Tang, Song, and Ming China. There is simply no better introduction to the Lu-Wang School than this judicious selection of diverse key philosophical and literary works of Huineng, Lu, and Wang. --John Berthrong, Boston UniversityReadings from the Lu-Wang School reflects a deep philosophical understanding of the two philosophers' views, and a comprehensive knowledge of the tradition of Chinese philosophy. The translated text is accompanied by helpful introductions to each philosopher and detailed scholarly notations. These, along with the elegant translation and representative selections of the text, make this book the authoritative edition of the Lu-Wang works in English. Ivanhoe's selections are more comprehensive than Chan's Source Book. . . . Chan's selection . . . amounts to scanty paragraphs or remarks out of context, while Ivanhoe places his selections in their original context by covering a major part of each piece. . . . In comparing Ivanhoe's Readings to the original Chinese texts, I was often struck by the ingenious choice of words that Ivanhoe makes. . . . He does not rigidly use the same word to translate the same Chinese character, since he understands that Chinese characters take on different meanings in different contexts. One of the best features of this book is the detailed notations, which sometimes give helpful background for a particular passage, sometimes cite the literary source of a particular phrase, and sometimes biographically sketch people referenced in the text. Such notations are indispensable for readers not thoroughly familiar with Chinese classics. Ivanhoe's Readings is a highly commendable translation of Lu Xiangshan's and Wang Yangming's works. It gives good coverage of their philosophical views and literary styles, and can be used as a reliable sourcebook for the Lu-Wang School. This book can be used for any course on Neo-Confucianism. --JeeLoo Liu, California State University at Fullerton, in Philosophy East & West
£39.09
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Essential Mengzi
Book SynopsisA translation of the "Mengzi (Mencius)" that provides some of the most frequently studied portions of the work along with relevant passages from the classic commentary of Zhu Xi - one of the most influential and insightful interpreters of Confucianism. It includes a glossary and bibliography.
£13.29
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Essential Mengzi
Book SynopsisA translation of the "Mengzi (Mencius)" that provides some of the most frequently studied portions of the work along with relevant passages from the classic commentary of Zhu Xi - one of the most influential and insightful interpreters of Confucianism. It includes a glossary and bibliography.
£30.59
Museum of New Mexico Press Images in the Heavens Patterns on the Earth The I
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Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Perfect Questions Perfect Answers
Book SynopsisBob Cohen, a Peace Corps science teacher, seeks spiritual enlightenment in Mayapur, West Bengal in 1972. He finds a teacher in Srila Prabhupada who answers his questions in a bamboo hut, leading to transformative talks documented in Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers.
£7.19
Larson Publications The Quest Notebooks Volume 2 002 Notebooks of
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Larson Publications Practices for the Quest Relax Retreat
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£31.19
Larson Publications Emotions Ethics The Intellect
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Larson Publications Orient Its Legacy to the West
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Larson Publications Advanced Contemplation The Peace Within You
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£22.09
Orange Palm and Magnificent Magus Publications Inc Paradisal Plums Peaceful Ponderings from a Rebel
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Orange Palm and Magnificent Magus Publications Inc Paradisal Plums Peaceful Ponderings from a Rebel
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Benjamin Press The Book of Tea
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to Rabindranath Tagore
Book SynopsisThis is the first one-volume guide in English, or indeed in Bengali, to the full spectrum of Tagore''s multi-faceted genius. It has two parts: (a) critical surveys of the chief sectors of his artistic output and its reception; (b) specialized studies of particular topics. The authors are among the leading Tagore experts from India and abroad. They have drawn upon all relevant material in Bengali, English, and other languages, including the entire body of untranslated Bengali works that comprise the greater part of Tagore''s oeuvre. They have also considered the historical and cultural context of his time. The book includes an index of all primary works cited, with full details of their complex history of transmission, and a reading list for Tagore studies in English. It will be an indispensable guide for all scholars, students and informed general readers, even those who can access Tagore in Bengali.Trade Review'What it does instead, with admirable efficiency and great scholarly application, is present to us, in almost 500 pages, an overview of, and reflection on, the different aspects of Tagore's career.' Rosinka Chaudhuri, Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsList of Illustrations; Notes on Contributors; Preface; Note on Conventions and Practices; 1. Rabindranath Tagore: From Art to Life Sankha Ghosh; 2. A Garland of Many Tagores Anisuzzaman; Part I. Overviews: 3. Rabindranath and His Times Biswajit Ray; 4. Tagore's Poetry: An Overview Sukanta Chaudhuri; 5. 'Something of a Musician': Tagore's Songs Ashish Lahiri; 6. Rabindranath Tagore: Drama and Performance Ananda Lal; 7. Imagined Worlds: The Prose Fiction of Rabindranath Tagore Supriya Chaudhuri; 8. The English Writings: An Overview Fakrul Alam; 9. Tagore and Indian Literature: Influence and Presence Harish Trivedi; 10. Rabindranath Tagore and Literary Communication across Borders Subha Chakraborty Dasgupta; 11. Tagore and the Visual Arts R. Siva Kumar; Part II. Studies: 12. Women, Gender, and the Family in Tagore Himani Bannerji; 13. On the Seashore of Endless Worlds: Rabindranath and the Child Sibaji Bandyopadhyay; 14. Tagore's View of History Sabyasachi Bhattacharya; 15. Tagore's View of Politics and the Contemporary World Sobhanlal Datta Gupta; 16. Tagore's Santiniketan: Learning Associated with Life Kathleen M. O'Connell; 17. Tagore and Village Economy: A Vision of Wholeness Sourin Bhattacharya; 18. An Ecology of the Spirit: Rabindranath's Experience of Nature Aseem Shrivastava; 19. Rabindranath and Science Partha Ghose; 20. Rabindranath Tagore as Literary Critic Swapan Chakravorty; 21. Tagore's Aesthetics Jayanti Chattopadhyay; 22. Rabindranath, Bhakti, and the Bhakti Poets France Bhattacharya; 23. Tagore and the Idea of Emancipation Nirmalya Narayan Chakraborty; 24. Tagore's Thoughts on Religion Shefali Moitra; 25. Rabindranath Tagore and Humanism Saranindranath Tagore; List of Tagore's Works Cited: Bibliography-cum-index; Further Reading; Index of Other Keywords.
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Broadview Press Ltd Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach
Book SynopsisThis book philosophically introduces the basic truths, doctrines, and principles of Buddhism. Its goal is to explain the teachings of the Buddha and of Buddhism clearly and consistently. Though the book treads beyond the Buddha’s life, including into the Abhidharma and Mahayana traditions, it remains throughout a philosophical discussion and elaboration of the Buddha’s thought. It is meant to be an accessible guide for those who have no background in Buddhism, and to be beneficial to the philosophical understanding of those who do.Trade Review“Readers looking for a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism will find Panjvani’s book ideally suited to their needs. The book covers such quintessentially Buddhist notions as the Four Noble Truths, the No-Self view of personal identity, and the causal principle of Dependent Arising. One of the book’s main strengths is its systematic and meticulous use of examples drawn from both canonical and contemporary sources to illustrate the pragmatic aspects of Buddhist teachings. With just the right blend of doctrinal exposition and philosophical analysis, Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach offers general audiences a useful resource for engaging Buddhist ideas in a critical and effective way.” — Christian Coseru, College of Charleston“Buddhism: A Philosophical Approach is an excellent introduction to Buddhist philosophy. It includes a very lucid presentation not only of basic Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, but also of such challenging concepts as emptiness and dependent origination. The work focuses on a general overview of fundamental issues, but also explores in some depth the complexities involved in crucial questions such as the nature of desire and the critique of self-identity. I highly recommend this work for introductory courses in Buddhist and Asian philosophy.” — John P. Clark, Loyola University New OrleansTable of ContentsPrefaceI Indian ContextsGeneral Themes of the Indian Philosophical TraditionA Short Account of the Vedas and UpanishadsThe Philosophy of the UpanishadsThe Identity of Brahman and AtmanII The Legend and Life of the BuddhaIntroductionThe Early LifeThe Four SignsRenunciationIII Reading the Middle WaySteering the Middle CourseA Symbolic ReadingConcluding RemarksIV The First Noble Truth: Three Understandings of SufferingIntroductionPervasiveness and EliminabilityThe First UnderstandingThe Second UnderstandingThe Third UnderstandingThe Five AggregatesThe Buddha and David HumeConcluding RemarksV The Second Noble Truth: An Analysis of CravingIntroductionCraving and PermanenceCraving and Wanting — A Difference in KindThe Character of Craving — Qualitative ObservationsThe Character of Craving — Formal ObservationsCriticism of BahmSelf and SufferingVI The Third Noble Truth: Nirvana, the Cessation of SufferingIntroductionSamsaraUnderstanding and Describing NirvanaVII The Fourth Noble Truth: Walking the Noble Eightfold PathIntroductionThe Noble Eightfold PathMore on MindfulnessVIII The Doctrine of No SelfIntroductionThe Argument from the AggregatesA Lute, a Chariot and the Composite SelfThe Argument from Lack of ControlIX The Doctrine of ImpermanenceIntroductionArising and PassingOther Views of ChangeNumerical Identity and Qualitative IdentityAnnihilationism and EternalismConcluding RemarksX The Doctrine of Dependent OriginationIntroductionThe First Model: Physical CausationThe Second Model: Mental Causation without Universal CausationThe Third Model: Mental Causation with Universal CausationThe Importance of Universal CausationDependent Origination and Causal ContinuityXI Karma and Rebirth: Continuity, Not IdentityIntroductionKarma and MoralityKarma and RebirthContinuity of Self over Time, Not IdentityXII The Concept of Dharmas in the AbhidharmaThe Abhidharma, the Dharma, and DharmasDharmas and AtomsDharmas as Ultimate RealityDharmas and MindfulnessWhat Is the Duration of a Dharma?XIII The Concept of Emptiness in Mahayana BuddhismIntroduction to Mahayana BuddhismThe Perfection of Wisdom and EmptinessEmptiness and Dependent OriginationEmptiness and Non-DualityEmptiness and EnlightenmentXIV Compassion and Skillfulness in Mahayana BuddhismIntroductionThe BodhisattvaThe Bodhisattva RenouncesCompassion and SufferingGenuine CompassionSkillful Means, the Arhat and the BodhisattvaAn Emphasis on Practice over BeliefXV The Parable of the Burning House — A Closing DiscussionGlossary of Select Sanskrit, Pali and PhilosophicalTermsBibliographyIndex
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Broadview Press Ltd A Guide to Asian Philosophy Classics
Book SynopsisThis book guides readers through ten classic works of Asian philosophy. Several major schools of Eastern thought are discussed, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism/Taoism, and Chan/Zen. The author connects the ideas of these schools to those of Western philosophy, thereby making the material accessible to people who are unfamiliar with the cultures and intellectual traditions of Asia. A wide range of important topics are addressed: reality, time, self, knowledge, ethics, human nature, enlightenment, and death.Trade Review“I highly recommend this work as an excellent guide to Asian philosophy and to these specific texts for both students and their professors as well as for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of these thinkers.” — Karsten J. Struhl, APA Newsletter on Teaching Philosophy“In A Guide to Asian Philosophy Classics, Puqun Li provides the student of Asian philosophy with a hugely intelligent companion volume that will inform a close reading of ten of Asia’s foundational texts. Drawing upon the best contemporary scholarly literature and competing translations, Li unfolds widely divergent visions of the consummate human experience that can be achieved through a process of self-initiated personal cultivation. It is hard to conceive of how more of the world’s wisdom could be responsibly engaged in one small book.” — Roger T. Ames, University of Hawai’i“This is a highly readable, issue-oriented guidebook to ten representative classics in Asian philosophy. The book gives beginners a clear, articulate, and thought-stimulating explanation of how to capture the basic ideas of these classics in a reflectively engaging way. It will inspire readers to pursue Asian philosophy in greater breadth and depth.” — Bo Mou, San José State UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsPrefaceChapter 1: The UpanishadsChapter 2: The DhammapadaChapter 3: The Mulamadhyamakakarika(The Fundamental Verses on the Middle Way)Chapter 4: The AnalectsChapter 5: The MengziChapter 6: The DaodejingChapter 7: The ZhuangziChapter 8: The XunziChapter 9: The Platform SutraChapter 10: The ShobogenzoConclusion: How to Live a Human LifeAppendix 1: Selected (Non-Ranked) Journals on Asian PhilosophyAppendix 2: Selected (Non-Ranked) Graduate Programs in Chinese PhilosophyAppendix 3: Useful WebsitesAppendix 4: A Very Simplified Note on Pinyin PronunciationGlossary of Key TermsIndex
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Course in Buddhist Reasoning and Debate: An
Book SynopsisStep-by-step lessons in building the skills needed to engage in Tibetan Buddhist philosophical debate and that have proved successful in the college classroom. Debate is the investigative technique used in Tibetan education to sharpen analytical capacities and convey philosophical concepts. Reading and memorization are not enough; students must be able to verbalize their understanding and defend it under the pressure of fierce cross-examination. This book, based on the author''s successful undergraduate course in the subject, trains readers to develop the analytical skills used in Tibetan-style debate. Making use of sample debate exchanges and definitions and classification systems drawn from Tibetan Buddhist debate manuals, the book shows how to challenge and defend assertions made in the course of debate.
£54.75
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Master Sun's Art of War
Book Synopsis"P. J. Ivanhoe is one of the English-speaking world’s foremost translators and interpreters of classical Chinese philosophical texts. His translation of the Sunzi Bingfa reads beautifully, adorned only by sobering photographic plates of the famed terracotta army of the first Qin emperor that turn one back to the text in a properly reflective mood. The Introduction and endnotes are blessedly spare, providing just the right amount of interpretive scholarship to assist comprehension of the text, while not interfering with its intrinsic simplicity, clarity, and profundity." —Sumner B. Twiss, Distinguished Professor of Human Rights, Ethics, and Religion, Florida State UniversityTrade Review"Philip J. Ivanhoe’s translation of Sun Tzu's Art of War will be warmly embraced by students. His discussion in the Introduction about the text’s dating and authorship, as well as Chinese attitudes towards things military, is concise, informative, and up-to-date. The translation itself is a marvel—its language is simple and direct, making it immensely readable and clear." —Keith Knapp, is Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies, Department of History, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy
Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction in the very best sense of the word. It provides the beginner with an accurate, sophisticated, yet accessible account, and offers new insights and challenging perspectives to those who have more specialized knowledge. Focusing on the period in Chinese philosophy that is surely most easily approachable and perhaps is most important, it ranges over of rich set of competing options. It also, with admirable self-consciousness, presents a number of daring attempts to relate those options to philosophical figures and movements from the West. I recommend it very highly.--Lee H. Yearley, Walter Y. Evans-Wentz Professor, Religious Studies, Stanford UniversityTrade ReviewThis lucid introduction to early Chinese thought offers historical, textual and conceptual analyses of the schools of Classical Chinese philosophy, illuminating their basic themes, theories, and arguments and providing readers with an intellectual bridge between Chinese and Western thought. Introductory texts such as this are especially needed today, as the study of philosophy faces the challenges of globalization and the urgent need for dialogue among different philosophical traditions. An ideal text for introductory courses, this book will also inspire graduate students, scholars and experts in philosophy in general, and Chinese Philosophy in particular, with its theoretical insights and comparative methodology. --Vincent Shen, Lee Chair in Chinese Thought and Culture, Departments of Philosophy and East Asian Studies, University of TorontoA substantial and highly accessible introduction to the indigenous philosophies of China. Van Norden shares his clear distillations of classical Chinese philosophies using conceptual frameworks many will find familiar. This reader-friendly book sets the historical and cultural contexts for the philosophies discussed, and includes appendices, study questions, and imaginative scenarios, which aid us in appreciating some of the most important philosophy ever developed. --Ann Pirruccello, Professor of Philosophy, University of San Diego
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Nonsense: A Cultural Mediations on the Beyond
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Journal of Wu Yubi: The Path to Sagehood
Book SynopsisIn this rare firsthand account of an individual's pursuit of sagehood, the early Ming dynasty scholar and teacher Wu Yubi chronicles his progress and his setbacks, as he strives to integrate the Neo-Confucian practices of self-examination and self-cultivation into everyday life. In more than three hundred entries, spanning much of his adult life, Wu paints a vivid picture, not only of the life of the mind, but also of the life of a teacher of modest means, struggling to make ends meet in a rural community.This volume features M. Theresa Kelleher's superb translation of Wu's journal, along with translations of more than a dozen letters from his personal correspondence. A general Introduction discusses Neo-Confucianism and the Ming dynasty, and includes biographical information that puts the main work in context. A substantial commentary on the journal discusses the obstacles and supports Wu encounters in pursuit of his goal, the conflict between discipline and restraint of the self and the nurturing and expanding of the self, Wu's successes and failures, and Wu’s role as a teacher.Also included are a map of the Ming dynasty, a pronunciation guide, a chronology of Chinese dynasties, a glossary of names, a glossary of book titles, and suggestions for further reading.Trade ReviewWu Yubi undertook his intense inward turn toward self-perfection and sagehood in a political atmosphere of severe intellectual repression when it had become impossible for any thinker to venture outside the state-sanctioned Neo-Confucian orthodoxy. Wu found that the orthodoxy itself could be taken to furnish effective guidelines to making oneself a better person. His diary shows how demanding, frustrating, and unending such a quest might turn out to be. . . . Kelleher has beautifully accomplished the demanding job of addressing the needs of specialists, students and general readers. She has placed Wu Yubi in historical and cultural context and has made him humanly accessible. --John Dardess, University of Kansas
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Journal of Wu Yubi: The Path to Sagehood
Book SynopsisIn this rare firsthand account of an individual's pursuit of sagehood, the early Ming dynasty scholar and teacher Wu Yubi chronicles his progress and his setbacks, as he strives to integrate the Neo-Confucian practices of self-examination and self-cultivation into everyday life. In more than three hundred entries, spanning much of his adult life, Wu paints a vivid picture, not only of the life of the mind, but also of the life of a teacher of modest means, struggling to make ends meet in a rural community.This volume features M. Theresa Kelleher's superb translation of Wu's journal, along with translations of more than a dozen letters from his personal correspondence. A general Introduction discusses Neo-Confucianism and the Ming dynasty, and includes biographical information that puts the main work in context. A substantial commentary on the journal discusses the obstacles and supports Wu encounters in pursuit of his goal, the conflict between discipline and restraint of the self and the nurturing and expanding of the self, Wu's successes and failures, and Wu’s role as a teacher.Also included are a map of the Ming dynasty, a pronunciation guide, a chronology of Chinese dynasties, a glossary of names, a glossary of book titles, and suggestions for further reading.Trade ReviewWu Yubi undertook his intense inward turn toward self-perfection and sagehood in a political atmosphere of severe intellectual repression when it had become impossible for any thinker to venture outside the state-sanctioned Neo-Confucian orthodoxy. Wu found that the orthodoxy itself could be taken to furnish effective guidelines to making oneself a better person. His diary shows how demanding, frustrating, and unending such a quest might turn out to be. . . . Kelleher has beautifully accomplished the demanding job of addressing the needs of specialists, students and general readers. She has placed Wu Yubi in historical and cultural context and has made him humanly accessible. --John Dardess, University of Kansas
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Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Readings in Later Chinese Philosophy: Han to the
Book SynopsisAn exceptional contribution to the teaching and study of Chinese thought, this anthology provides fifty-eight selections arranged chronologically in five main sections: Han Thought, Chinese Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism, Late Imperial Confucianism, and the Twentieth Century. The editors have selected writings that have been influential, that are philosophically engaging, and that can be understood as elements of an ongoing dialogue, particularly on issues regarding ethical cultivation, human nature, virtue, government, and the underlying structure of the universe. Within those topics, issues of contemporary interest, such as Chinese ideas about gender and the experiences of women, are brought to light. Introductions to each main section provide an overview of the period, while brief headnotes to selections highlight key points. The translations are the works of many distinguished scholars, and were chosen for their accuracy and accessibility, especially for students, general readers, and scholars who do not read Chinese. Special effort has been made to maintain consistency of key terms across translations. Also included are a glossary, bibliography, index of names, and an index locorum of The Four Books.
£75.64
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc God and the World's Arrangement: Readings from
Book SynopsisThe work of three present-day Sankritist-philosophers, God and the World's Arrangement allows readers to engage directly with writings of the classical Indian philosophers Śaṅkara and Vācaspati, as well as some of their most acute critics, on the question of whether the existence of a creator God can be known by reason alone. Carefully selected and annotated with the needs of students foremost in mind, these new translations will be of interest to anyone wishing to see up close a newly set gem of our philosophical inheritance from global antiquity.Trade Review"Students and scholars should welcome this outstanding translation and commentary. Offering core passages of Nyāya and Vedānta in accessible English will expand the horizon of contemporary philosophy of religion and make more evident the often-overlooked elements of natural theology in non-Western philosophy." —Charles Taliaferro, Overby Distinguished Chair, St. Olaf College"Philosophers are waking up to the fact that the philosophy of religion includes more than Christian theology. Guha, Dasti, and Phillips have given us an invaluable resource for globalizing our teaching of the philosophy of religion, and for teaching Indian philosophy. But they have done more than that. This beautiful volume provides a model for the translation of Indian philosophical texts, and for presenting them to a Western audience. Sūtras and commentaries are translated into clear, accessible contemporary philosophical English with no clutter, and without any sacrifice of philological precision. The essays that contextualize the texts are both learned and readable, and substantially enhance the texts themselves, whether the reader is a professional philosopher or a student." —Jay L. Garfield, Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic and Buddhist Studies, Smith College"Building on a long tradition of textual study, an increasing number of universities today demonstrate interest in Asian perspectives on philosophy, religion, theology, politics, and other disciplines—even for general education. This book offers a welcome and a needed addition to teachers and students that want to learn about Asia through a careful reading of primary source material. It covers some broad topics recognizable in the philosophy of religion, and it gives precision through the presentation of specific texts from the Indian tradition. This book offers a clear picture into the scholastic and commentarial writing from two monuments in the Indian tradition, Shakara and Vacaspati. The discussion around the primary source material offers helpful contextualization, and the primary readings introduce students to a complex and a detailed world of philosophy, theology, and the unique modes of commentarial writing in Shankara, Vacaspati, and related theologians, philosophers, and root texts of their time." —Jonathan Edelmann, Department of Religion, University of Florida "The scarcity of accessible English translations of Sanskrit texts that retain the philosophical rigor of the original has been a great challenge in Indian philosophy. . . . This book sets an example of how traditional Indian ways of establishing one’s argument through exegesis could be explained in simple language. A valuable read to students of Indian philosophy."—Swami Narasimhananda, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, in Philosophy East and West
£17.99
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc God and the World's Arrangement: Readings from
Book SynopsisThe work of three present-day Sankritist-philosophers, God and the World's Arrangement allows readers to engage directly with writings of the classical Indian philosophers Śaṅkara and Vācaspati, as well as some of their most acute critics, on the question of whether the existence of a creator God can be known by reason alone. Carefully selected and annotated with the needs of students foremost in mind, these new translations will be of interest to anyone wishing to see up close a newly set gem of our philosophical inheritance from global antiquity.Trade Review"Students and scholars should welcome this outstanding translation and commentary. Offering core passages of Nyāya and Vedānta in accessible English will expand the horizon of contemporary philosophy of religion and make more evident the often-overlooked elements of natural theology in non-Western philosophy." —Charles Taliaferro, Overby Distinguished Chair, St. Olaf College"Philosophers are waking up to the fact that the philosophy of religion includes more than Christian theology. Guha, Dasti, and Phillips have given us an invaluable resource for globalizing our teaching of the philosophy of religion, and for teaching Indian philosophy. But they have done more than that. This beautiful volume provides a model for the translation of Indian philosophical texts, and for presenting them to a Western audience. Sūtras and commentaries are translated into clear, accessible contemporary philosophical English with no clutter, and without any sacrifice of philological precision. The essays that contextualize the texts are both learned and readable, and substantially enhance the texts themselves, whether the reader is a professional philosopher or a student." —Jay L. Garfield, Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic and Buddhist Studies, Smith College"Building on a long tradition of textual study, an increasing number of universities today demonstrate interest in Asian perspectives on philosophy, religion, theology, politics, and other disciplines—even for general education. This book offers a welcome and a needed addition to teachers and students that want to learn about Asia through a careful reading of primary source material. It covers some broad topics recognizable in the philosophy of religion, and it gives precision through the presentation of specific texts from the Indian tradition. This book offers a clear picture into the scholastic and commentarial writing from two monuments in the Indian tradition, Shakara and Vacaspati. The discussion around the primary source material offers helpful contextualization, and the primary readings introduce students to a complex and a detailed world of philosophy, theology, and the unique modes of commentarial writing in Shankara, Vacaspati, and related theologians, philosophers, and root texts of their time." —Jonathan Edelmann, Department of Religion, University of Florida
£47.59
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy
Book SynopsisA shorter and less technical treatment of its subject than the author’s acclaimed Buddhism As Philosophy (second edition, Hackett, 2021), Mark Siderits's The Buddha’s Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims—in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it—supported by rational argumentation and, here, developed with a variety of systematic results. The Buddha’s Teachings As Philosophy will be especially useful to students of philosophy, religious studies, and comparative religion—to anyone, in fact, encountering Buddhist philosophy for the first time.Trade Review"The philosopher Vasubandhu described the Buddha's teaching as an immaculate path of reasons. There are few who know every twist and turn of this path as well as Mark Siderits, and this book is the perfect guide for those starting out on their way."—Sonam Kachru, University of Virginia"This intriguing yet accessible text critically examines Buddhist perspectives on central issues in metaphysics, ethics, and soteriology. It is an excellent choice for classes on Buddhist philosophy, non-Western philosophy, philosophy of religion, and introductions to philosophy."—Kris McDaniel, University of Notre Dame
£35.99
Bene Factum Publishing Ltd Sacred Mountains
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IRH Press The Challenge of the Mind: An Essential Guide to
Book SynopsisPractical Buddhist Teachings of Wisdom and Compassion. The Challenge of the Mind is a modern guide to the essential teachings of Buddha. Ryuho Okawa shows how we can apply Buddha’s essential teachings to cultivate deep wisdom and compassion to promote a happy and peaceful life. Presenting the essential tenets of the law of cause and effect, meditation, transcendental wisdom, egolessness, the middle way, the relationship between enlightenment and spiritual powers, and the nature of karma, The Challenge of the Mind is a contemporary guide to succinctly frame Buddhist teachings.
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IRH Press The Laws of Great Enlightenment: Always Walk with
Book SynopsisConstant self-blame for past mistakes, setbacks, or failures and being unable to forgive others for the pain and hardship they have caused us are inner pains which we may not easily be able to overcome. But with the power of enlightenment, which author Ryuho Okawa explains in a modern and easy-to-understand language, we can learn to forgive ourselves as well as others, solve any problems in life and courageously open up a brighter future. In this powerful book, Okawa explains how to govern our own minds and regain our true selves as spiritual beings. According to the author, our mind can be attuned to the great universe and we can become one with the Great Being through the practices of self reflection, meditation and prayer. In this way we can enjoy a free and peaceful state of mind in any given circumstance. This book also emphasizes the importance of balancing the cultivation of spirituality and worldly skills, so we can strengthen the power of our influence to bring happiness to many. By reading this book, you will be able to find positive and profound meaning in your life and play a proactive role in creating a better world.
£15.19
Transcript Verlag Traces of Humanism in China: Tradition and
Book SynopsisSince discourses on humanistic traditions have so far largely been focused on European cultures, this volume attempts to open the field to counterparts within Chinese culture which, as a matter of fact, has a rich autochthonous tradition of humanism as well. The contributors explore Confucian and Daoist dimensions of humaneness in Chinese philosophy and history up to the first half of the 20th century, when Chinese and Western concepts of humanism first merged. This book addresses a non-sinological audience as well as specialists in this field and contributes to a non-eurocentric view on humanism history.
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V&R unipress GmbH Globalizing Japanese Philosophy as an Academic
Book SynopsisJapanese Philosophy as an Academic Discipline
£40.84
Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd Spotlight on the SAI Story
Book SynopsisThis is the story of Sai Baba''s life and philosophy retold in new light in historical chronology and spiritual potency with aroma and lustre of avataric grace. Like a love-thirsty bird, the author sings of the enchanting glory of the divine incarnation that is Sai Baba. With each page that is turned, the book makes the reader feel as if he is face to face with Baba, interacting with him, and experiencing his love and grace. The book is based on Ajgaonkar''s Shri Sai Geetayan (in Marathi). A unique blend of prose and poetry, literary skills and devotional fineness, beauty and joy, this story is one of the best amongst all of Chakor Ajgaonkar''s works. One would not be wrong to say that this book is at par with Hemadpant''s immortal Sai Satcharita, venerated and read by millions of Sai devotees throughout the world.
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd My Jumbo Book of Read, Write and Learn
Book SynopsisChildrens Book of Read, Write and Learn.
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Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd My Jumbo Dictionary
Book SynopsisChildrens Jumbo Dictionary.
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Motilal Banarsidass, A History of Indian Philosophy: v. 2
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Motilal Banarsidass, History of Pre Buddhistic Indian Philosophy
Book SynopsisSurvey of Vedic and post-Vedic philosophical evolution before Jainism and Buddhism, based on Indian sources. Divided into four parts, tracing development from Vedas to Mahavira. Author refutes claims of unscientific evolution. Provides insight into Indian thought.
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Motilal Banarsidass, The Ascent, The
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Motilal Banarsidass, Life Surrendered in God: Philosophy and Practices
Book SynopsisKriyas and yoga contribute to wellness and spiritual growth. The book offers lifestyle guidelines, meditation techniques, and guru lineage info in the appendix.
£15.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Spiritual Revolution
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Motilal Banarsidass, Ramacharitamanasa in South-Africa
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£14.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Kanvastapathabrahmanam: v. 5
Book SynopsisThis is an edition of the Knva school of the Sukla Yajurveda.
£999.99
Motilal Banarsidass, A Catalogue of Vaishnava Literature
Book SynopsisThis useful reference book work on vaishnava literature is the result of a team of photographers and researchers who spent 18 months in India locating, identifying and photographing numerous hand printed paper and pal leaf manuscripts as well as some printed editions from the Vaishnava tradition.
£14.99
Motilal Banarsidass, Eye of the Lotus: Psychology of the Chakras
Book SynopsisIntended as a jumping off point for a comprehension of chakras and metaphysics, not a destination.
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