The Encyclopedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Hinduism

With more than four thousand entries and over one hundred illustrations, this encyclopedia offers a complete survey of the four major religious traditions of Asia. It is designed not only for students and scholars but also to help general readers find their way through the thicket of unfamiliar words and concepts that are often encountered today in various fields such as the health professions, psychotherapy, the sciences, and the media. Among the subjects covered are:

- Important terms such as chakra, karma, koan, nirvana, tantra, Tao, and yin-yang
- The lives and teachings of mystics, philosophers, and masters of meditation
- Basic texts and scriptures
- Sects and schools of thought
- Mythological figures and events

In addition, pronunciation tables, a comprehensive bibliography, and a Ch'an/Zen Lineage Chart are provided.

Author: Shambhala
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 05/10/1994
Pages: 488
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.02w x 1.38d
ISBN13: 9780877739807
ISBN10: 0877739803
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Reference
- Philosophy | Eastern

About the Author
Shambhala Publications is dedicated to creating books, audio, and immersive courses aimed at improving lives--in ways big and small--in the hope of contributing to the development of a thoughtful, kindhearted, and contemplative society.

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