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Author: Vasudha Narayanan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 560
ISBN-13: 9780195221916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthoritative and accessible, this fascinating volume provides a concise, illustrated introduction to five of the great religious traditions of the world--Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. 125 illustrations.
Author: Trevor Barnes
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Published: 2013
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780753435090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn today's world, where religious divides and cultural differences so often have tragic consequences, a sound understanding of the belief systems and practices of other peoples and cultures is essential. These four titles in the World Faiths series offer a simple and child-friendly introduction to religion around the world. The history and origins of each religion are explained, along with information about their calendars and festivals; places of worship; and religious practices and their place in modern society. Religious artwork illustrates how each religion has evolved throughout history, while dynamic photographs show how modern worship is celebrated.
Author: Trevor Barnes
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, revealing the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief system, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.
Author: Hillary Rodrigues
Publisher: ROBINEST
Published: 2020-12-13
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 1777243084
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned as an introductory reader for an Eastern Religions course, this eBook provides key texts for illustrating the eastern religious traditions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism). There are 41 passages from religious writings, 15 symbols, 7 Quick Facts charts, 20 photos, 4 audio clips of chants and music, and links to hundreds of audio files of technical terms related to the eastern religious traditions. Each selection has an introduction and footnotes to help the reader understand the context of the passage. This eBook uses material, slightly edited, from our larger World Religions Reader, an eBook designed for a full World Religions course. Annotated and edited by Hillary Rodrigues, with contributions from colleagues at the University of Lethbridge, Professors John Harding and Thomas Robinson.
Author: Stephen Hunt
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-05-15
Total Pages: 913
ISBN-13: 1351904752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnder the rubric of 'Religions of the East', which includes Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Janiism and a myriad of Chinese religio-philosophies, are a vast range of views concerning human sexuality. These contrasting attitudes are mapped through this volume on Religions of the East in The Library of Essays on Sexuality and Religion series. Part 1 presents previously-published articles that explore several Eastern Religions in the way they construct sexuality through expressions of their pertinent holy writings and belief systems, as applied in differing historical and cultural contexts. Part 2 takes sexual renunciation and asceticism as its focus through the traditions of Hinduism, Jainism and the Chinese religious systems. Part 3 explores the connection between sexuality, gender and sexuality in Hindu and Buddhist customs in varied social settings. The final part of the volume includes articles examining Eastern religions in their attitudes towards sexual 'variants' including bi-sexuality, trans-sexuality and contested sexual categories.
Author: Trevor Barnes
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 2005-08-18
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780753458815
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. From Hindu gods and goddesses to life in a Buddhist monastery, it reveals the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief systems, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.
Author: Trevor Barnes
Publisher: Follettbound
Published: 2005-08-18
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780329568795
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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Published: 1974
Total Pages: 432
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Gert Woerner
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 1994-05-10
Total Pages: 489
ISBN-13: 0877739803
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith 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: Rose Publishing
Publisher: Rose Publishing
Published: 2014-09-23
Total Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 159636579X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA century ago the average person knew little to nothing about Eastern religions like Buddhism or Hinduism. But as globalization has brought the East and West together, eastern religious teachings and practices are rapidly influencing more and more western culture and beliefs. For example, in 1900 an estimated 1% of North Americans believed in Hindu or Buddhist reincarnation compared with approximately 25% of the U.S. population who believe in reincarnation today. With missionary zeal, Hindu gurus and Buddhist monks—such as the Dali Lama of Tibetan Buddhism and the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi of Transcendental Meditation—have traveled to the West to spread their beliefs. Some eastern religious beliefs and practices have been popularized in western culture through meditation, feng shui, martial arts, acupuncture, and Asian medicine. But the foundational beliefs of the eastern religious worldview remain in stark contrast to the Christian worldview. Christianity and Eastern Religions helps Christians understand their own beliefs as well as those of other religions. The pamphlet contains a detailed comparison of Christianity with 11 Eastern religions, including the major types of Hinduism and Buddhism. Christianity and Eastern Religions looks at the following topics: Key Beliefs on God and the purpose of life/salvation Origins, founders, and other major historical figures Sacred writings Distinctive practices and major celebrations denominations, and number of adherents The focus on the Dalai Lama Profiles of other Eastern religions, including Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, as well as beliefs and practices such as reincarnation and karma, yoga, Eastern meditation The growth of Eastern religions and what it means to Christians This pamphlet also teaches the scriptural basis for why Christians Believe there is a God who is personal, powerful, and has a fatherly interest in our lives Believe that there is only one physical life, and then the judgment Believe that man can never be good enough to evolve to perfection, inner peace, or pleasing God Believe that Christ is the only way Believe that Christ is the means to inner peace, blessedness, and pleasing God
