New Dimensions in Vedanta Philosophy
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Chung-ying Cheng
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1991-03-26
Total Pages: 640
ISBN-13: 0791498891
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first book to thoroughly explore Confucian and Neo-Confucian metaphysics and ethics, building upon the creativity and temporality of human existence and human nature as well as their extension into human culture. Fundamental essays deal cogently with the relationship between Chinese language and Chinese philosophy, offering general categories which shape the matrix of ideas woven in Chinese philosophy from its very beginnings. Along with more general characterizations, there are themes placing Confucian thinkers in touch with modern communication theories, perceptions of individuals, religious themes, and scientific worldviews. Conceptual and comparative essays probe the frontiers of Chinese philosophy in its contemporary Confucian revival.
Author: Richard V. De Smet
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 214
ISBN-13: 9789004116665
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEssays appraising the contemporary relevance of am kara for inter-religious dialogue and human rights as well as revised assessments of am kara s understanding of divine grace, the role of the gods, Buddhism, am kara s relation to later Advaita, and the unity of the Self.
Author: Arvind Sharma
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9788120810587
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Experiential Dimension of Advaita Vedanta provides a clear, concise and precise introduction to Advaita Vedanta, on the basis of something more powerful than argument, namely, experience.
Author: Swami Paramtattvadas
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2017-08-17
Total Pages: 377
ISBN-13: 110821116X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSince its inception over two hundred years ago, Swaminarayan Hinduism has flourished into a transnational movement described as one of the fastest growing Hindu groups in the world. Despite being one of the largest and most visible Hindu traditions both in India and the West, surprisingly little is known about what the Swaminarayan fellowship believes. An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hindu Theology provides a comprehensive doctrinal account of the Swaminarayan tradition's belief system, drawing on its rich corpus of theological literature, including the teachings of Swaminarayan himself and classical commentaries on canonical Vedāntic texts. Part I delineates the sources and tools of Swaminarayan Hindu theology, while Part II systematically expounds upon its distinctive five eternal entities - Parabrahman, Akṣarabrahman, māyā, īśvara and jīva - and mukti (spiritual liberation). In presenting these key themes theologically and lucidly, Swami Paramtattvadas makes the Swaminarayan Hindu belief system intelligible to scholars, students and serious readers.
Author: Dr. (Mrs.) Shashi Kumar
Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9788126902910
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew Dimension For Information Dissemination To Address The Issues Of Sustainability, Environment, Ecological Imbalances, Depleting Natural Resources And Widening Socio-Economic Development Process Makes It Imperative To Solicit Partnership From Grass-Roots To International Level. To Approach The Issues From Multiple Directions, Many Disciplines For The Management Of Education Research With Above Thinking To Inspire Others Towards A Common Goal That The Poor Must Be Protected To Meet The Basic Needs. To Orient The Current Climate With Commitment For The Value Of Life Of The Poor, An Attempt Has Been Made In This Book To Bring Right Institution In Place For Sharing Knowledge Resources, And Facilities To Cope Up With The Impact Of Globalization In Order To Transform Not Only Agriculture But The Entire National Economy For Development To A Willingness To Know And Speak The Truth About Each Other.
Author: Raymond Brady Williams
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1108421148
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism, third edition, offers a comprehensive study of a contemporary form of Hinduism. Begun as a revival and reform movement in India 200 years ago, it has now become one of the fastest growing and most prominent forms of Hinduism. The Swaminarayan Hindu transnational network of temples and institutions is expanding in India, East Africa, the UK, USA, Australasia, and in other African and Asian cities. The devotion, rituals, and discipline taught by its founder, Sahajanand Swami (1781-1830) and elaborated by current leaders in major festivals, diverse media, and over the Internet, help preserve ethnic and religious identity in many modern cultural and political contexts. Swaminarayan Hinduism, here described through its history, divisions, leaders, theology and practices, provides valuable case studies of contemporary Hinduism, religion, migrants, and transnationalism. This new edition includes up-to-date information about growth, geographic expansion, leadership transitions, and impact of Swaminarayan institutions in India and abroad.
Author: Hajime Nakamura
Publisher: South Asia Books
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9788120806511
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe history of the Vedanta school is well known since the time of Sankaracarya on, and its prehistory before Sankara is quite obscure. However, from the time of compilation of major Upanisads to Sankara there is a period of thousand years, and the tradition of Upanisads was not lost; there appeared many philosophers and dogmaticians, although their thoughts are not clearly known. The author has made clear the details of the pre-Sankara Vedanta philosophy, utilizing not only Sanskrit materials, but also Pali, Prakrit (Jain), as well as Tibetan and Chinese sources. In this respect this is quite a unique work. For this work the author was awarded the Imperial Prize by the Academy of Japan. Some sections of this work were already published in Indian as well as European and American journals in English. This work is a complete English translation of the entire book. The English translation was done with the financial aid by the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and the final touch was given by Mr. Trevor Leggett, the British writer, who is well-versed in Sanskrit as well as in Japanese.
Author: Brian Hodgkinson
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Published: 2006-06-05
Total Pages: 269
ISBN-13: 1848584091
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAll students of philosophy will relate to the concepts of selfhood, nature, karma and liberation. Here are views and answers to the most important questions. How is self identified? What are the causes and effects in nature? Are our actions determined? What is freedom for a human being? What happens after death? The Essence of Vedanta examines issues of existential philosophy from the viewpoint of the Veda, the most ancient and sacred of Indian scriptures, and also outlines the work of Sankara, the early medieval master of Vedanta's dominant form, Advaita. The foundation of all Vedic teaching lies in the universal truth that human nature reflects God (Brahman), who exists in every living thing. An individual needs no salvation therefore, because he or she is never lost, but merely living in ignorance of his or her true nature. Brian Hodgkinson offers readers insight into, and discussion of, the fundamental questions of the Vedic system concerning self-realization, such as knowledge versus ignorance, the self, consciousness, free will, nature, time, the mind, language, law and society. His fascinating appraisal reveals the profound nature of the Veda and its practices. With its tolerance of other faiths, and ultimately uplifting spiritual message, it is a discipline that chimes with our 21st century needs and preoccupations.