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Macmillan Children's Book

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

Easily Accessible Information for a Richer, Fuller Life

Author: Diane Morgan; Read by Arthur Morey

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

$8.99

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Want to get more out of your yoga class? Explore the teachings of the Tao Te Ching? Are you looking for the Zen wisdom that makes Phil Jackson such a success?

This examination of the ancient...

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03/01/2003

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Want to get more out of your yoga class? Explore the teachings of the Tao Te Ching? Are you looking for the Zen wisdom that makes Phil Jackson such a success?

This examination of the ancient beliefs of Asia takes the mystery out of Eastern thought. Targeted for the Westerner, this enlightening audiobook is sophisticated in content, yet easy to follow. It provides a thorough account of the histories and beliefs of Eastern philosophies as well as a "quick take"
on the practices of the various religions.

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion is the one source for everything anyone would want to know about Eastern traditions. There are complete discussions of the tenets of:
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Shintoism
• Jainism
• Zoroastrianism

Best of all, this Best Guide elaborates on the meaning of the Eastern practices that Westerners find most compelling, such as tantric sex, the martial arts, and feng shui. It also explores the connection between Asian beliefs and Western writers like William Blake and Deepak Chopra, and Western seekers like the Beatles and Richard Gere.

Whether a first time explorer of Eastern ideas or a seasoned practitioner, this guide shows the way through the beautiful labyrinth of Asian thought.

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Macmillan Audio

ISBN

9781593970215

In The News

“This book aims to explain simply the origins, practices and philosophy of Eastern religions. The author teaches religion and philosophy at a community college, and she has a good sense of the text mechanisms that less sophisticated readers might need to help them read such a book. The wide margins of the text add chapter guides, highlights and reviews . . . Morgan writes in a breezy, casual style that is quite accessible . . . Major topics include Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, with each major focus broken up into five or six chapters. A last part more quickly explores 'roads less traveled,' such as Jainism, Shinto and Tantra (the author handles sex here with a beguiling modesty and forthrightness). An index and glossary are useful.” —Kliatt

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The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

The Best Guide to Eastern Philosophy and Religion

$8.99