Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy This new edition offers expanded selections from the works of Kongzi (Confucius), Mengzi (Mencius), Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), and Xunzi (Hsun Tzu); two new works, the dialogues Robber Zhi and White Horse; a concise general introduction; brief introductions to, and selective bibliographies for, each work; and four appendices that shed light on important figures, periods, texts, and terms in Chinese thought. List Price: $ 26.95 Price: [ Read More ]
The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing Qigong is an integrated mind-body healing method that has been practiced with remarkable results in China for thousands of years. The Chinese have long treasured qigong for its effectiveness both in healing and in preventing disease, and more recently they have used it in conjunction with modern medicine to cure cancer, immune system disorders, and other life-threatening conditions. [ Read More ]
Master Pan Shaozu (alias Xuantong zi), born 1923, from Gansu Province, China,is deeply versed in Taoist and Buddhist health preserving disciplines, as well as various martial practices. Apparently, at nearly 90 years of age he can still competently swing a heavy broadsword! Even if you do not believe in chi, this is a great way to close any exercise or meditation routine – martial arts, chikung/qigong, yoga, etc. It gets [ Read More ]
Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance Simple Taoism is designed to help the reader understand what Taoism is about and to help apply its best aspects to everyday living. Divided into three parts, the book outlines the background and development of the philosophy, illustrated with stories to bring history to life. It explains key concepts and shows ways to incorporate the insights fo Taoism into one’s life through [ Read More ]
The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome A lively and engaging narrative history showing the common threads in the cultures that gave birth to our own.This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to [ Read More ]
The Upanishads (Classic of Indian Spirituality) ISBN13: 9781586380212 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! Among the oldest of India’s spiritual texts, the Upanishads are records of intensive question-and-answer sessions given by illumined sages to their students. Widely featured in philosophy courses, the Upanishads have puzzled and inspired wisdom seekers from Yeats to Schopenhauer. Eknath [ Read More ]
Question by tone74loc: As defined by the military philosopher Carl von Clausewitz, what is friction in war? As defined by the military philosopher Carl von Clausewitz, what is friction in war? The intangible force that makes the apparently easy task so difficult. The inability of individuals or groups of people to get along with one another. The intangible force that makes the apparently difficult task so easy. The intangible force [ Read More ]
Question by TheOdie: Someone translate Sun Yan Zi – Ai Qing Zheng Shu to English? Can someone translate the lyrics of Ai Qing Zheng Shu by Sun Yan Zi (Stafanie Sun) in english? Here’s a link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpj2PrnLVM8 And here’s the lyrics ji mo dang ran you yi dian ni bu zai wo sheng bian zong shi xiang nian ni de lian ju li shi yi fen kao juan ce liang [ Read More ]
Question by logical_christian: Can anyone name a famous strategist in the western world that MIGHT be comparable to Zhuge Liang? Best answer: Answer by dwf77Patton Add your own answer in the comments!
