Western Seeker, Eastern Paths: Exploring Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism & Tantra

by David Pond

2004 COVR AWARD-WINNER!

Approaching the Eastern path is to embrace mystery-to accept that there is much beyond our ability to understand. Western Seeker, Eastern Paths helps Westerners explore the philosophical underpinnings of Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Tantra, and offers specific practices, meditations, and techniques for implementing these mystical teachings into your life.

The Eastern paths embrace the subtle realms of consciousness beyond the rational mind. You will learn techniques for gaining a peaceful mind, to access the inspiration that comes from following spirit, and to experience the depth of meaning by listening to the needs of the soul.

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• Presents the core beliefs and practices of four major Eastern traditions for the Western spiritual seeker
• Surveys Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Tantra
• Includes meditations and other practices the Western spiritual seeker can incorporate into his or her own spiritual practice• Makes comparative religions accessible to a wide audience

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Russ Simnick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is not a deep read, more a summation of Eastern philosophies in an accessible manner. However, its simplicity forwards deep truths. The saying goes: when the student is ready, the teacher appears. If the teacher is yet to appear, at least the textbook arrived.

[G.I. Book Nerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me tarde mucho en terminar este libro, sin embargo es una excelente obra. Pond recopila la historia, puntos filosóficos y prácticas orientales de manera fácil de entender y seguir. Cada capítulo se entrelaza con el otro, enfocándose en la unidad de una idea central presentada de distintas maneras. Es un buen punto de partida para todo aquel que desee una introducción a las religiones orientales.

Lo más que me agrada de este libro es como el autor a menudo trae ejemplos de la vida cotidiana actual y los interpreta desde el punto de vista de enseñanzas antiguas. Al final, el libro tiene un simple mensaje... no es necesario seguir tal o cual camino espiritual, sino utilizar lo que personalmente te funcione y traer conciencia plena a cada acción que llevas a cabo. Definitivamente esta obra es para leerse más de una vez.

[Priit Lilleleht · Rating 4 out of 5]

David Pond teeb sissejuhatuse nelja väga pika ajalooga idamaise maailmapildi olemusse. Kindlasti võivad need, kes mõne teemaga on süvitsi läinud, mitmes kohas autori käsitlustele vastu vaielda, kuid autori eesmärk on eelkõige tuua välja nende maailmapiltide ühisosa ja sarnasused. Lõpeks kirjeldavad need kõik siiski ühte sama universumit ja inimest. Raamat on idamaistesse filosoofiatesse lühike sissejuhatus, seletab põhimõisteid ja seoseid, kuid lisaks pakub ka mitmeid praktilisi harjutusi. Lugejal on võimalik ise valida, kas talle mõni neist teedest on sobilik ja valitud teel süvitsi edasi minna.

[Andy Lawless · Rating 3 out of 5]

A brief introduction to the different paths of the East.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview of Eastern Philosophies.