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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy (Paperback)

by Jay Stevenson (Author) "Eastern philosophy includes some of the oldest ideas on record about the nature of human beings, the cosmos, and the purpose of existence..." (more)
Key Phrases: karma dogma, official state philosophy, unorthodox systems, Lotus Lore, Orient Expressions, Lao Tzu (more...)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: Alpha Books (January 1, 2000)
ISBN-10: 0028638204
ISBN-13: 978-0028638201
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Eastern philosophy includes some of the oldest ideas on record about the nature of human beings, the cosmos, and the purpose of existence. Read the first page

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karma dogma, official state philosophy, unorthodox systems, unorthodox schools, conditioned arising, bardo state, yang lines

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Lotus Lore, Orient Expressions, Lao Tzu, Chu Hsi, Pure Land, The Least You Need, Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu, Hare Krishna, Sun Tzu, Tung Chung-shu, Mahayana Buddhism, Chou Dynasty, New Age, Han Dynasty, Living Wisdom, Six Classics, Tibetan Buddhism, Lotus Sutra, Zen Buddhism, Big Four, Dalai Lama, Indian Renaissance, Ch'in Dynasty, Middle Ages

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5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkably usefull, March 31, 2000

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Yes, you may feel like an "idiot" toting this book around (somehow 'idiot's guide' and 'eastern philosophy don't jibe.) But this book is an amazingly thought provoking umbrella symposium on Eastern philosophies and religions. Since many Eastern texts require a guide to read along with, this book is extremely useful even for more serious readers. Where esle can you get the subtle differences between Taoist factions outined in half a page--udnerstandably? It's a fascinating book, and could (in fact, should) be used as a textbook at Universities around the country.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Overall Good, July 15, 2004

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I enjoyed this book, and it was definitely informative, but I thought it could have been more well-balanced in what information it chose to include on each philosophym,, rather than its focus on some aspects and its exclusion of others. Additionally, the book does not eally provide much information on the actual basic teachings of many of the philosophies. Nevertheless, I still think it is worth reading and very informative.

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5.0 out of 5 stars good starting point, March 22, 2002

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excellent place for a beginner to understand the sometimes very confusing world of Eastern thought. A first step that will take you on your personal path of enlightenment.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners
I was actually surprised that this book is so good. It is really meant to be a beginners book. Many books on eastern philosophy are took complex for the novice. Read more

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This book would have been better named 'Idiots Guide to THE HISTORY of Eastern Philosophy, as it focuses much more on the origins and history of eastern philosophy and religion... Read more

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