Eastern Philosophy for Beginners

Informationen zum Autor 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.. Klappentext The spiritual rewards and intellectual challenges of Eastern philosophy are revealed in this visually stunning book! illustrated by Joe Lee and with 19th-century engravings. Eastern philosophy is not only an intellectual pursuit! but one that involves one's entire being. Much of it is so deeply entwined with the non-intellectual art of meditation! that the two are impossible to separate. In this survey of the major philosophies of India! China! Tibet and Japan! Jim Powell draws upon his knowledge of Sanskrit and Chinese! as well as decades of meditation. Whether tackling Buddha! Confucius! Lao Tzu! Dogen! the Dalai Lama or Patanjal-Powell's insights are deeply illuminating. All the major philosophies of India! China! Tibet and Japan are explained and everyone! from beginner to expert! will find "Eastern Philosophy For Beginners" an insightful overview.

Product details

• Authors: Jim Powell, Jim (Jim Powell) Powell, Jim/ Lee Powell
• Assisted by: Joe Lee (Illustration), Joe (Joe Lee) Lee (Illustration)
• Publisher: Random House USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.08.2007
• EAN: 9781934389072
• ISBN: 978-1-934389-07-2
• No. of pages: 182
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Series: For Beginners; For Beginners; For Beginners (For Beginners)
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions