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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda

by Sri Swami Satchidananda ...

This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. This new deluxe printing of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. The classic Sutras (thought-threads), at least 4,000 years old, cover the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

This valuable book provides a complete manual for the study and practice of Raja Yoga, the path of concentration and meditation. This new deluxe printing of these timeless teachings is a treasure to be read and referred to again and again by seekers treading the spiritual path. The classic Sutras (thought-threads), at least 4,000 years old, cover the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and
... Read more
Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works

The Definitive Translations of the Complete Writings of Miyamoto Musashi--Japan's Greatest Samurai

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Translated by Alexander Bennett ...

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) is the most famous Samurai who ever lived. His magnum opus, the Go-Rin-Sho or Book of Five Rings is a classic that is still read by tens of thousands of people each year—Japanese and foreigners alike.Alex Bennett's groundbreaking new translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of this text for the first time. Like Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Musashi's ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) is the most famous Samurai who ever lived. His magnum opus, the Go-Rin-Sho or Book of Five Rings is a classic that is still read by tens of thousands of people each year—Japanese and foreigners alike.Alex Bennett's groundbreaking new translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of this text for the first time. Like Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Musashi's
... Read more
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

An Inquiry Into Values

by Robert M. Pirsig ...

A man and his young son embark on a summer motorcycle road trip across America’s Northwest, seeking to reconnect and explore the open country.But this is no ordinary vacation. As the miles unspool, the journey transforms into a profound philosophical inquiry, a rolling Chautauqua that seeks to answer one of life’s most essential questions: What is best?On a vintage motorcycle, the narrator ... Read more

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A man and his young son embark on a summer motorcycle road trip across America’s Northwest, seeking to reconnect and explore the open country.But this is no ordinary vacation. As the miles unspool, the journey transforms into a profound philosophical inquiry, a rolling Chautauqua that seeks to answer one of life’s most essential questions: What is best?On a vintage motorcycle, the narrator
... Read more
The Book of Master Mo

by Mo Zi, Ian Johnston ...

Translated by Ian Johnston, Ian Johnston ...

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling and definitive translation, new to Penguin Classics.Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections ... Read more

$14.29 USD

A key work of ancient Chinese philosophy is brought back to life in Ian Johnston's compelling and definitive translation, new to Penguin Classics.Very little is known about Master Mo, or the school he founded. However, the book containing his philosphical ideas has survived centuries of neglect and is today recognised as a fundamental work of ancient Chinese philosophy. The book contains sections
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Shibui

The Japanese Art of Finding Beauty in Aging

by Sanae Ishida ...

**Discover "shibui" — the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy aging with joy and grace.Named 2026 bronze winner by Pubwest Book Design AwardsNamed 2026 silver winner by Nautilus Book Awards**SHIBUI introduces ... Read more

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**Discover "shibui" — the Japanese philosophy of finding the simple, subtle beauty that emerges with time. Through watercolor illustrations, personal stories, and mindfulness reflections, this book offers Eastern wisdom to help readers embrace healthy aging with joy and grace.Named 2026 bronze winner by Pubwest Book Design AwardsNamed 2026 silver winner by Nautilus Book Awards**SHIBUI introduces
... Read more
Bhagavad Gita

Being a Discourse Between Arjuna, Prince of India, and the Supreme Being Under the Form of Krishna

This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India, where it is reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels," -pancharatnani- of Devanagiri literature. In plain but noble language it unfolds a philosophical system which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic ... Read more

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This famous and marvellous Sanskrit poem occurs as an episode of the Mahabharata, in the sixth-or "Bhishma"-Parva of the great Hindu epic. It enjoys immense popularity and authority in India, where it is reckoned as one of the "Five Jewels," -pancharatnani- of Devanagiri literature. In plain but noble language it unfolds a philosophical system which remains to this day the prevailing Brahmanic
... Read more
The Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi ...

Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For ... Read more

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Along with Sun Tzu's The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. For
... Read more
From Separateness to True Self-Realization: A Transitional Guide Designed to Stimulate a Spiritual Revolution

by The Great White Brotherhood ...

This is an announcement that The Great White Brotherhood's course of study, From Separateness to True Self-Realization: A Transitional Guide Designed to Stimulate a Spiritual Revolution, is available for free at this site. A "Table of Contents" is followed by four informative sections, "About The Authors, About the Guide, Preface: The Tree of Life and Chapter 0: The Fool's Journey." After these ... Read more

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This is an announcement that The Great White Brotherhood's course of study, From Separateness to True Self-Realization: A Transitional Guide Designed to Stimulate a Spiritual Revolution, is available for free at this site. A "Table of Contents" is followed by four informative sections, "About The Authors, About the Guide, Preface: The Tree of Life and Chapter 0: The Fool's Journey." After these
... Read more
王陽明哲學

by 蔡仁厚 ...

Series series 哲學
無善無惡心之體有善有惡意之動知善知惡是良知為善去惡是格物──四句教陽明心學上承孟子，中繼陸象山，風靡累世，其中心思想──「四句教」、「致良知」、「心即理」是如何發展而來？這些思想具有怎樣的人生意義？「王學」在明代中葉之後，何以成為歷史上顯赫的學派之一，甚至學說東傳至日本？在本書作者深入淺出、循序漸進的論述下，為您一一解答。【作者簡介】蔡仁厚曾任教於中興大學、中國文化大學、東海大學。早年師承牟宗三先生，為當代新儒家重要推手之一。學術研究重點包含：綜述先秦儒家哲學、疏解宋明理學、儒家學術與中國現代化、中國哲學史之講論與撰述。著有《孔孟荀哲學》、《墨家哲學》、《牟宗三先生與中國哲學之重建》、《牟宗三先生學思年譜》等著作以及學術論文數十篇。 ... Read more

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無善無惡心之體有善有惡意之動知善知惡是良知為善去惡是格物──四句教陽明心學上承孟子，中繼陸象山，風靡累世，其中心思想──「四句教」、「致良知」、「心即理」是如何發展而來？這些思想具有怎樣的人生意義？「王學」在明代中葉之後，何以成為歷史上顯赫的學派之一，甚至學說東傳至日本？在本書作者深入淺出、循序漸進的論述下，為您一一解答。【作者簡介】蔡仁厚曾任教於中興大學、中國文化大學、東海大學。早年師承牟宗三先生，為當代新儒家重要推手之一。學術研究重點包含：綜述先秦儒家哲學、疏解宋明理學、儒家學術與中國現代化、中國哲學史之講論與撰述。著有《孔孟荀哲學》、《墨家哲學》、《牟宗三先生與中國哲學之重建》、《牟宗三先生學思年譜》等著作以及學術論文數十篇。
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Be Here Now (Enhanced Edition)

by Ram Dass ...

The enhanced edition of Be Here Now includes: Two guided video meditations, 30 minutes in length * Twenty minute video retrospective of Ram Dass' spiritual journey *****The first chapter of Ram Dass' new book, Be Love Now ... Read more

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The enhanced edition of Be Here Now includes: Two guided video meditations, 30 minutes in length * Twenty minute video retrospective of Ram Dass' spiritual journey *****The first chapter of Ram Dass' new book, Be Love Now
... Read more
The Bhagavad Gita

by Eknath Easwaran ...

Series Book 1 - Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality
The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound.Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms.Easwaran ... Read more

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The Bhagavad Gita is the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Eknath Easwaran’s best-selling translation is reliable, readable, and profound.Easwaran's 55-page introduction places the Bhagavad Gita in its historical setting, and brings out the universality and timelessness of its teachings. Chapter introductions clarify key concepts, and notes and a glossary explain Sanskrit terms.Easwaran
... Read more
The Heart Sutra

by Red Pine ...

Discover the most influential Buddhist sutra in the Mahayana Buddhism tradition—from one of the world’s preeminent translators of religious texts.Simplified organization, helpful glossaries, and word-for-word analysis make understanding Buddhist scripture easier than ever.The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide–reaching influence of any text in Buddhism. ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Discover the most influential Buddhist sutra in the Mahayana Buddhism tradition—from one of the world’s preeminent translators of religious texts.Simplified organization, helpful glossaries, and word-for-word analysis make understanding Buddhist scripture easier than ever.The Heart Sutra is Buddhism in a nutshell. It has had the most profound and wide–reaching influence of any text in Buddhism.
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Daoism

An Introduction

by Ronnie L. Littlejohn ...

Series series I.B.Tauris Introductions to Religion
'The way that can be told is not the eternal Way; the name that can be named is not the eternal Name.' So begins the first verse of the mysterious "Dao De Jing", foundation text of the ancient Chinese religion of Daoism. Often attributed to semi-mythical sage Laozi, the origins of this enigmatic document - which probably came into being in the third century BCE - are actually unknown. But the ... Read more

$29.99 USD

'The way that can be told is not the eternal Way; the name that can be named is not the eternal Name.' So begins the first verse of the mysterious "Dao De Jing", foundation text of the ancient Chinese religion of Daoism. Often attributed to semi-mythical sage Laozi, the origins of this enigmatic document - which probably came into being in the third century BCE - are actually unknown. But the
... Read more
Meditations from the Mat

Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga

by Rolf Gates, Katrina Kenison ...

365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates who offers "a healthy way to find peace and a sense of coming home, day by day” (USA Today).As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on ... Read more

$9.99 USD

365 daily reflections offering a way to integrate the mindfulness that yoga teaches into everyday life, from the acclaimed yoga teacher, Rolf Gates who offers "a healthy way to find peace and a sense of coming home, day by day” (USA Today).As more and more people in the West pursue yoga in its various forms, whether at traditional centers, in the high-powered atmosphere of sports clubs, or on
... Read more
300 Tang Poems: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese 唐詩三百首

by Tang Period Poets ...

This bilingual edition of 300 Tang Poems features both English and Chinese side by side for easy reference and bilingual support. The poems are numbered, organized and hyper-linked for easy reading and access.Tang poetry 唐詩 refers to poetry written in or around the time of or in the characteristic style of China's Tang dynasty, 618 - 907, and follows a certain style, often considered as the Golden ... Read more

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This bilingual edition of 300 Tang Poems features both English and Chinese side by side for easy reference and bilingual support. The poems are numbered, organized and hyper-linked for easy reading and access.Tang poetry 唐詩 refers to poetry written in or around the time of or in the characteristic style of China's Tang dynasty, 618 - 907, and follows a certain style, often considered as the Golden
... Read more
Enlightenment May or May Not Happen

by Madhukar Thompson ...

"How can I tell if I'm making progress in my spiritual search?" "Can I speed it up at all, and if so -- how?" Answers to these and other crucial recurrent questions can be found in this book. But be warned: these answers are uncompromising and may shatter your misconceptions. Ramesh S. Balsekar -- life-long devotee of Ramana Maharshi, and disciple of Nisargadatta Maharaj-has been sharing his ... Read more

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"How can I tell if I'm making progress in my spiritual search?" "Can I speed it up at all, and if so -- how?" Answers to these and other crucial recurrent questions can be found in this book. But be warned: these answers are uncompromising and may shatter your misconceptions. Ramesh S. Balsekar -- life-long devotee of Ramana Maharshi, and disciple of Nisargadatta Maharaj-has been sharing his
... Read more
Philosophy in the Islamic World

A Very Short Introduction

by Peter Adamson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the ... Read more

$7.99 USD

In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the
... Read more
The Secret of the Golden Flower

A Chinese Book of Life

by Carl Jung ...

Translated by Richard Wilhelm ...

The Treasured Guide to Spiritual Growth and Enlightenment The Secret of the Golden Flower is an ancient Chinese text, passed on for centuries, in which Taoist mystics reveal the path to true enlightenment. The first written version was believed to have originated with Lü Dongbin, a legendary scholar, poet, and spiritual master. Lü Dongbin was the founder of the School of the Golden Elixir of Life ... Read more

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The Treasured Guide to Spiritual Growth and Enlightenment The Secret of the Golden Flower is an ancient Chinese text, passed on for centuries, in which Taoist mystics reveal the path to true enlightenment. The first written version was believed to have originated with Lü Dongbin, a legendary scholar, poet, and spiritual master. Lü Dongbin was the founder of the School of the Golden Elixir of Life
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Emptiness and Omnipresence

An Essential Introduction to Tiantai Buddhism

by Brook A. Ziporyn ...

Series series World Philosophies
This "rich and rewarding work" explores the connections between ancient Buddhist doctrine and contemporary philosophy ( Publishers Weekly).Tiantai Buddhism emerged in sixth century China from an idiosyncratic and innovative interpretation of the Lotus Sutra. It went on to become one of the most complete, systematic, and influential schools of philosophical thought developed in East Asia. In ... Read more

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This "rich and rewarding work" explores the connections between ancient Buddhist doctrine and contemporary philosophy ( Publishers Weekly).Tiantai Buddhism emerged in sixth century China from an idiosyncratic and innovative interpretation of the Lotus Sutra. It went on to become one of the most complete, systematic, and influential schools of philosophical thought developed in East Asia. In
... Read more
Mencius

by David Hinton ...

This ancient text records the teachings of Mencius (4th c. B.C.E.), the second originary sage in the Confucian tradition which has shaped Chinese civilization for over two thousand years.In a culture that makes no distinction between those realms we call the heart and the mind, Mencius was the great thinker of the heart, and it was he who added the profound inner dimensions to the Confucian vision ... Read more

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This ancient text records the teachings of Mencius (4th c. B.C.E.), the second originary sage in the Confucian tradition which has shaped Chinese civilization for over two thousand years.In a culture that makes no distinction between those realms we call the heart and the mind, Mencius was the great thinker of the heart, and it was he who added the profound inner dimensions to the Confucian vision
... Read more
Tao Teh King

Interpreted as Nature and Intelligence

by Lao Tzu, Archie J. Bahm ...

Widely recognized as one of the world's great literary classics, Tao Teh King is one of the simplest yet most profound interpretations of man and nature. As a religion, it provides one of the sanest and most enduring of the major religions of mankind. Interpreted here by one of the foremost Western scholars of Eastern philosophies. ... Read more

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Widely recognized as one of the world's great literary classics, Tao Teh King is one of the simplest yet most profound interpretations of man and nature. As a religion, it provides one of the sanest and most enduring of the major religions of mankind. Interpreted here by one of the foremost Western scholars of Eastern philosophies.
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Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism

by Gereon Kopf, Michael P. Berman, David Brubaker, Jay Goulding, Hyong-hyo Kim, Shigenori Nagatomo, Carl Olson, Bernard Stevens, Funaki Toru0, Brook Ziporyn1, Gerald Cipriani2, Glen A. Mazis3 ...

Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism explores a new mode of philosophizing through a comparative study of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology and philosophies of major Buddhist thinkers such as Nagarjuna, Chinul, Dogen, Shinran, and Nishida Kitaro. Challenging the dualistic paradigm of existing philosophical traditions, Merleau-Ponty proposes a philosophy in which the traditional opposites are encountered ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Merleau-Ponty and Buddhism explores a new mode of philosophizing through a comparative study of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology and philosophies of major Buddhist thinkers such as Nagarjuna, Chinul, Dogen, Shinran, and Nishida Kitaro. Challenging the dualistic paradigm of existing philosophical traditions, Merleau-Ponty proposes a philosophy in which the traditional opposites are encountered
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The Sufis

by Idries Shah ...

The Sufis is the best introduction ever written to the philosophical and mystical school traditionally associated with the Islamic world.Powerful, concise, and intensely thought-provoking, it sums up over a thousand years of Eastern thought - the product of some of the greatest minds humanity has ever produced - into a single work, presenting timeless ideas in a fresh and contemporary style.When ... Read more

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The Sufis is the best introduction ever written to the philosophical and mystical school traditionally associated with the Islamic world.Powerful, concise, and intensely thought-provoking, it sums up over a thousand years of Eastern thought - the product of some of the greatest minds humanity has ever produced - into a single work, presenting timeless ideas in a fresh and contemporary style.When
... Read more
The Upanishads

by Eknath Easwaran ...

Series Book 2 - Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality
Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound.In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself.In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us, ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound.In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of their investigation into consciousness itself.In extraordinary visions, they experience directly a transcendent Reality which is the essence, or Self, of each created being. They teach that each of us,
... Read more

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