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Tao Te Chingby Gia-Fu Feng (Translator), Jane English (Translator), Lao Tsu, Gis-Fu Feng (Translator) List Price: Our Price: $12.60 You Save: $5.40 (30%) I first read, a now out of print version of this Taoist classic, the Tao Te Ching in 1971 and it affected me very deeply then, and continues to be an inspiration today. This book comes right from the core of life, and it's teachings are timeless. This book teaches the "Way of Life" and how man should be aware of it, and live in accord with it. Some of it's verses may seem simple and vague at first but when studied and meditated upon one sees the profound, and life changing truths that this book reveals. The author Lao Tsu is said to be born in 604 bc. Speaking wisdom and attracting many followers he refused to set his teachings down. Aware of the dangers inherent in dogma, he was afraid his followers would turn his teachings into an outer and formal rather then an inner and natural faith. He laid down no moral laws of behavior feeling if one lives in accord with the Tao (Way of Life) one's conduct will be correctly governed by their instinct and conscience. Legend has it that at the end of his life, saddened by man's indisposition to accept the way of life with natural goodness and integral respect, Lao Tsu rode away alone on a water buffalo into the desert away from civilization. He was meet there by a man named Tin Hsi who had a dream of the sage's coming and persuaded him to record the principles of his philosophy. These writings became the Tao Te Ching. This translation captures the true feel of Lao Tsu teachings, and is beautifully laid out with Taoist Art. Each verse is printed in English and on the opposite page in the hand painted, Chinese characters WinePhilosopher
Alan Watts gives the western reader a great perception altering introduction to the philosophies of the Upanishads and Advaita Vadanta (non-dualism). The Book, is a great introduction for the western reader to some of the philosophies of India. Beautifully written, witty, and at the same time making some very complex theories palatable. Watts addresses concepts like, Who am I? Why are we here? What is God? and other long-asked questions. He takes age-old wisdom and places it right in your lap. This book has changed many people's perception of themselves and the world around them. WinePhilosopher
.How to Know God : The Yoga Aphorisms of Patanjali I came across this book in my freshman year of collage. While buying books for my first semester I happen to pick this one up out of curiosity. Wow! did it change my life. To coin a term used back then "It blew my mind". I had no idea that anyone has ever looked so deeply into the workings of the human mind, the nature of reality, and put together a system of practices one can use to experience the highest truths for oneself. This book was written by the great sage Patanjali who lived in India more then 2000 years ago. There is not much information about Patanjali the man, or his life. Some scholars think he might have been more then one person. There are many stories India was rich in philosophy and many dealt with an individual reaching his or hers fullest potential as a human being and in turn; identifying with the highest universal truths. One of the first and most influence works on philosophy and religion was the Vedas. The Vedas are a massive work, hard to understand, and was unavailable to most people. Patanjali took the essence of the Vedas and other teachings at the time and put them into a system of training your mind and living your life in a way that will bring you to a state of enlightenment. Many Schools of Yoga philosophy today are based on this book. No one does a better job then Swami Prabhavananda and Christopher Isherwood of introducing this great work to the West. I hope this book will bring to you the knowledge and happiness it has brought to me. WinePhilosopher
List Price: This is one of the best books I have ever read. The teachings that are presented here can be transforming, and you don't have to be a Buddhist, or become one to gain great insights from this book. Healing Anger is made up from the transcripts of a 4 day talk the Dalai Lama gave on patience in 1993 in Tucson, Arizona. His teachings at that talk were based on a 10th century (or sometime around then) Buddhist Text called "A Guide for the Bodhisattva" written by the great Buddhist Saint, and scholar Shantideva. The Dalai Lama gave two talks a day, and each day after the talk there was a question and answer section. His answers to some really tough questions are clear and to the point. Some questions asked, I too have had for many years, and have finally hear some satisfying answers This alone makes Healing Anger worth reading and Highly Recommended! Not to mention that this book has some very high philosophies explain by the Dalai Lama, and one gets a good taste of his wit, humor, and deep insight into the workings of the mind, and the universe. WinePhilosopher
Our Price: $39.95 Yoga is such a vast subject, and has been developing for more then 5000 years. The Yoga Tradition puts it all together and does a great job of presenting Yoga's highest teachings. The author George Feuerstein is a world renowned scholar on Yoga, and eastern philosophy. This book is busting at the seams with information. It includes translations and explanations of Yoga Texts such as the Yoga-Sutras, Shiva-Sutras, Narada's Bhakti-Yoga, and Goraksha-Paddhati. He also touches-on scriptures from ancient times, to some late medieval works. Mr. Feuerstein also covers forms of practicing Yoga like Hatha-Yoga, Karma-Yoga, Jnana-Yoga, meditation, and more. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to know (or learn more) about what Yoga really is. It's also available in hardcover at the same price, check it out when ordering. WinePhilosopher
Sermon on the Mount According to Vedanta Our Price: $9.95 This book shines so much light on one of Jesus' most profound teaching, the Sermon on the Mount, that I have to wear sunglasses to read it. When Jesus gave this sermon He was addressing His disciples only. When He taught to just the disciples he spoke more about higher spiritual truths. The disciples have already done much work on the spiritual path (for starters they gave up everything they had to follow Jesus) and could understand and apply this higher knowledge to their lives and the world. When Jesus taught, he taught on many levels at the same time, and whomever was listening to, or reading these teachings would receive what they were ready to receive. Swami Prabhavananda does a super job of bring the higher meaning of these teachings to the reader. This book interrupts, line by line the Sermon on the Mount, in the light of Advaita Vedanta, which is one of the major philosophies of India. From reading this book you will see how the higher teaching of all religions and philosophies are very similar. The truth is the truth. Swami Prabhavananda belongs to a very respected order of Swami (monks) with a lineage that goes back to the great Indian Saint Sri Ramakrishna who had a strong affection and love for Christ and always used Jesus in his teaching as an example of the ultimate level of spiritual attainment. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking spiritual truth. WinePhilosopher .
List Price: Bruce Lee had to deal with the same oppositions we all do on the path to enlightenment. This book shows how he used philosophy and an inner peace to conquer inner and outer oppositions. He developed his own philosophy, like he developed his own Martial Arts style, and both are rooted in one of the greatest system of philosophy in the world, Taoism. This book reveals Bruce's views on the totality of life and putting things into perspective, the concept of Yin and Yang, defeating adversity, and tapping into the inner spiritual force, among others. WinePhilosopher
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dyingby Sogyal Rinpoche
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