Eastern Wisdom: Five Paths to Enlightenment: The Creed of Buddha, the Sayings of Lao Tzu, Hindu Mysticism, the Great Learning, the Yen

Confucius; Tzu, Lao; DasGupta, S. N.

ISBN 10: 1604593040 / ISBN 13: 9781604593044

Published by A & D Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eastern Wisdom: Five Paths to Enlightenment: The Creed of Buddha, the Sayings of Lao Tzu, Hindu Mysticism, the Great Learning, the Yen
• Publisher: A & D Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1604593040
• ISBN 13: 9781604593044
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Eastern Wisdom: Five Paths to Enlightenment explores Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu Mysticism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Here are spiritual paths that most Westerners have no real understanding of, but the wisdom here is both timeless and liberating. These five classics-The Creed of Buddha; The Sayings of Lao Tzu; The Yengishiki; The Great Learning, and Hindu Mysticism-are valuable introductions of the religions of the East.

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This collection brings together the teachings and writings of several major voices in Eastern philosophy and spirituality, including Buddha, Lao Tzu, Hindu mystics, and Confucian scholars. These traditions have shaped Asian thought for centuries through their explorations of wisdom, ethics, meditation, harmony, and the nature of human existence.The works collected here represent some of the most influential philosophical and spiritual traditions in history. Together, they provide readers with a broad introduction to Eastern approaches to enlightenment, personal growth, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.