Bibliograph

The best guide to eastern philosophy and religion, Diane Morgan

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The best guide to eastern philosophy and religion, Diane Morgan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The best guide to eastern philosophy and religion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

45784315

Responsibility statement

Diane Morgan

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Part 1: Hinduism-luminous self -- chapter 1: Landscape, people, faith -- Chapter 2: Aryan, vedic religious tradition -- Chapter 3: Raja marga-path of mental, physical discipline -- Chapter 4: Karma marga-path of work action -- Chapter 5: Jnana marga-path of knowledge -- Chapter 6: Bhakti marga-path of devotion -- Part 2: Buddhism - compassionate wisdom -- Chapter 7: Life, teachings of buddha -- Chapter 8: Buddhist metaphysical concepts -- Chapter 9: Theravada Buddhism-way of elders -- Chapter 10: Mahayana Buddism-great vehicle -- Chapter 11: Tibetan buddism-way of thunderbolt -- Chapter 12: Zen, other Japanese schools -- Part 3: Confucianism-power of virtue -- Chapter 13: Essential Chinese religious concepts -- Chapter 14: Life of Confucius, master teacher -- Chapter 15: Confucian values -- Chapter 16: Confucianism through the ages -- Part 4: Taoism-transformation -- Chapter 17: Lao Tzu, tao te ching -- Chapter 18: Philosophy of Tao -- Chapter 19:Rreligious taoism -- Chapter 20: Taoism today -- Part 5: Roads less traveled -- Chapter 21: Jainism-cult of non-violence -- Chapter 22: Tantra-forbidden treasure -- Chapter 23: Zoroastrianism-religion of joy -- Chapter 24: Sikhism-lion, sword -- Chapter 25: Shinto-sacred ceremony -- Glossary -- Index

Target audience

adult

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Best guide to eastern philosophy & religion

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