Eastern Philosophy For Beginners - Softcover

Powell, Jim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863162827 ISBN 13: 9780863162824

Publisher: Writers & Readers, 2000

Synopsis

Eastern philosophy is distinguished from other modes of thought by its concern with the entirety of human experience - not only intellectual questions. This explains why so many Eastern disciplines emphasize the nonintellectual art of meditation. The author draws upon his knowledge of Sanskrit and Chinese, as well as decades of meditation practice, in exploring the major tenets of Confucius, Lao Tzu, Patanjal, Buddha, and the Dalai Lama in this thoughtfully written guide.

About this title

About the Author:

Jim Powell lives in Santa Barbara, California where he enjoys surfing, writing, playing piano, and painting. His other books include Mandalas: The Dynamics of Vedic Symbolism, Energy and Eros, The Tao of Symbolism, Eastern Philosophy For Beginners, Derrida For Beginners, and Postmodernism For Beginners. Jim has a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Sanskrit and Indology. His thesis was on Vedic mythology. He also holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature and wrote a thesis on Mark Twain’s relationship with the Mississippi River..

About this edition

• Publisher: Writers & Readers
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0863162827
• ISBN 13: 9780863162824
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Lee Joe