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by Priya Hemenway

In this beautifully illustrated book you will discover the insights of Eastern wisdom that inspire countless seekers to look within. You will meet the masters and mystics of Sufism, Tao, and Zen whose aim has always been to enlighten the heart, and you will delight in the rich art their truths inspire.

The tales and teachings are based on the experiences of men and women who have journeyed within. The truths that they tell are eternal and peace they inspire belongs to us all Sufis speak to inspire from the heart, Tao preaches a practical wisdom based on the laws of nature, and Zen points to the immediacy of the present moment.

The Little Book of Eastern Wisdom is a gift of discovery. Its delightful wisdom leads to inner peace and existential joy.

152 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[João Moura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Uma introdução bem cativante às religiões e sabedorias orientais, com lendas, histórias, poemas, ilustrações, filosofias e resumos de sufistas, taoistas e mestres zen. Dá vontade de conhecer mais sobre estas formas de olhar para o mundo que nos rodeia e do qual somos apenas um grão de areia...

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

An introductory book with some nice artwork.

[Marianne · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute little book that I bought mostly because it has a section on Taoism.

[Fuego Primero · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excelente introducción a todo ese mundo espiritual del Asia mística (Oriente), muy elocuente las imágenes seleccionadas para cada tema religioso, si quieres saber un poco sobre Sufismo, Tao, Budismo Zen este es el libro introductorio para ese fin.
Claro esta este es el primer paso luego ya queda de cada quien seguir explorando lo interesante de cada filosofía y de cada planteamiento espiritual.
Lo recomiendo es de muy fácil lectura. Esta autora es una dura en los temas religiosos vale la pena seguirla

[Bjorn Sorensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very summarized intro into the origins of Sufism, Taoism and Zen Buddhism, good for readers who would like to start to acquaint themselves to these religions and ways of thought. I found lots of interesting tidbits and admired some wonderful color pictures.

The first third was about Sufism/worshiping the beloved, letting go of worries and small issues in order to put your whole heart into loving. Then there was (for me) the most interesting section on Taoism, a movement to calm oneself down at the same time to be flexible for what life offers. The last third about Zen Buddhism was good, too, in that it stressed pushing daily thoughts - love/hatred, yesterday/today/tomorrow - out of the brain in order to focus on and appreciate the moment at hand. The book does a good job in explaining, within all three traditions, the need to put less importance on materialism and more on finding inner peace. "It is said in the East that the only real road to peace lies within ourselves," states the last page.

The book is a minor springboard, and one I will take in studying (first) Taoism. But in its need to be concise there are a lot of confusing and unexplained statements, and the focus on just the origins of the three traditions means it's more difficult to conceptualize placing them within the modern realm of technology and globalization. And I'll probably read the book again as it rushes through (in a very un-Zen like manner) a lot of history, without any noteworthy ways to remember what it says.

This little tome got me going into thinking about bringing more settled moments into my life - so I can be more spontaneous for whatever comes down the road.

[Scheherenata]

A very well written little book.