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The Complete I Ching: The Definitive Translation by the Taoist Master Alfred Huang

Taoist Master Alfred Huang

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The highly regarded translation that honors the authentic Chinese spirit of the Book of Changes

• Places new emphasis on the intricate web of interrelations among the names and sequence of the sixty-four hexagrams

• Includes historical information on the events out of which the I Ching was born

• Introduces several new methods of divination

For more than 3,000 years the I Ching has been the most important book of divination in the world. Revered by billions of Chinese as the Classic of Classics and consulted as a source of ancient wisdom, it has been embraced by the West in the last 50 years but has always been translated by Westerners who brought their own cultural biases to the work, distorting or misunderstanding its true meaning.

In The Complete I Ching Master Alfred Huang has restored the true essence of the I Ching by emphasizing the unity of Heaven and humanity and the Tao of Change, and, even more important, by including translations of the Ten Wings, the commentaries by Confucius, that are essential to the I Ching’s insights. Previous English translations have either given these commentaries a minor place in the book or have left them out altogether. But the Chinese say that the I Ching needs the Ten Wings to fly. Restored to their central place in the book by Master Huang, the I Ching at last flies in English.

Lovingkindness

Sharon Salzberg

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Warm thoughts for self and others 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I hesitated to buy this book because I thought it might be "too Buddhist" or too sentimental. Do not be deterred by these reasons. I have treasured it, recommended it, and as a minister leant it out with great joy to people from all walks of life, rich and poor, highly literate and plain-spoken. It is one of those books that cuts through a lot of folderol and gets to the inmost heart, giving folks something nourishing and simple like a good breakfast for the soul.

Beauty! 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you could read Beauty, then this book would be where you would find it. As odd as that sounds, it's truly the way I felt after just one chapter. I felt like I had experienced beauty incarnate. The chapters that follow are equally engaging, peaceful and they stick with you. This book is what I consider to be uncommon, common sense!

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An inspirational book on how to cultivate true happiness in ourselves and genuine compassion for others, by one of America's foremost Buddhist teachers. Foreword by Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Wherever You Go, There You Are.

Freedom from the Known

Jiddu Krishnamurti

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I thought I was open minded.... 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book helped me shed my attachment to Zen and Buddhist philosophy. While I still think Zen and Buddhist philosophy have great significance and truth, I realize that I was creating walls by living with these ideas instead of just exploring them and setting them aside. I still "practice" Buddhism but I don't feel as attached to it...we must transcend practice in order to experience truth. The practice must be new...and the word "practice" means doing the same thing over and over....this book helped me realize that we can do things over and over...and on the surface them may seem the same...but if you really know how to practice then they are totally new each time.

True Living 4 out of 5 stars.
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Real.True.Simple. This is the basis of life that's revealed in this book. Great read and wise advice.

Stunning in its freedom from conventional thought 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am not a philosopher, just interested in looking at issues differently than my conditioning. Well, J Krishnamurti lived up to the title of this little book. No, not a "little" book, a BIG powerful challenge to conventional wisdom. I got what I wanted. A book that offers an alternative way of looking at our social mores. Nearly every page has my highlighting to reinforce that is this one of my favourite books now.

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Krishnamurti shows how people can free themselves radically and immediately from the tyranny of the expected, no matter what their age--opening the door to transforming society and their relationships.

Mandalas Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book)

Marty Noble

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I got hooked 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I am 60 years old and I colored these pages. They turned out gorgeous!

Peace, love and crayons! 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Just beautiful Mandalas to color! You have to see these to really appreciate how lovely they are. I recommend that you photo-copy the pages multiple times and experiment with doing them in different ways. Crayons, gel pens, paints, colred pencils -- try them all for different effects. Cut them out and use them in other craft projects. Frame them on interesting natural papers or fabric as a backing.

There's endless inspirational fun to be had here, not to mention the meditation time you gain while working on them. What a way to clear your thoughts, lower your stress and just enjoy a bit of peace!

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Popular among designers and crafters, the circular symmetry of mandala designs also makes them fun to color. This eye-catching collection of "stained glass" illustrations invites coloring book fans to apply their hues to a variety of these intriguing patterns, complete with centerpieces of human faces, florals, mythical creatures, and abstract designs.

What the Buddha taught (An Evergreen book)

Walpola Rahula

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A classic introductory book to Buddhism, What the Buddha Taught contains a selection of illustrative texts from the original Pali texts, including the Suttas and the Dhammapada. The author, himself a Buddhist monk and scholar, removes a number of common misconceptions about Buddhism, and provides a comprehensive, compact, lucid, and faithful account of the Buddha’s teachings that persistently enjoys great popularity in colleges, universities, and theological schools both here and abroad. “For years," says the Journal of the Buddhist Society, "the newcomer to Buddhism has lacked a simple and reliable introduction to the complexities of the subject. Dr. Rahula’s What the Buddha Taught fills the need as only could be done by one having a firm grasp of the vast material to be sifted. It is a model of what a book should be that is addressed first of all to ‘the educated and intelligent reader.' Authoritative and clear, logical and sober, this study is as comprehensive as it is masterly."

The Kingdom of the Cults (An Analysis of the Major Cult Systems in the Present Christian Era)

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Everyone else is wrong? 2 out of 5 stars.
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Kingdom of the Cults, The

I have lived with this book since the year 2003 when I first purchased it at a local book store.

The author seeks to show why most of the other religions, that is to say, other than the mainstream, traditional Christian religions are wrong and all non-Christian religions, well . . . they don't even count.

The only ones I know of who go him one better are the Jeohvah's Witnesses who take the view that all religions, that is to say, all non-Watchtower systems are false, whether they claim to be Christian or otherwise. To the Jehovah's Witnesses, the harlot of The Revelation is not the Pope or someone else, but to quote them, it is "the world-wide empire of false religion." Both he and they seem to me to be rather arrogant in their similar assertions.

In his article on the Watchtower Society, he seeks to show that the Jehovah's Witnesses are wrong in their denial of the truth of the Trinity doctrine. This section of his book is replete with many scripture citations from mainly the New Testament.

I have looked up all his references including the ones he cites as used by the Watchtower theologians in support of their Arian point of view. In both cases, his and theirs, none of the texts are conclusive, some are only promising, and many assertions supposedly supported by a New Testament text turn out to be merely non-sequiturs.

I recently attended a Bible study group who use a weekly outline for study published by a Lutheran (LCMS) source. One weekly outline made the almost astounding statement that 'the Trinity doctrine confuses more than it explains and needs to be rethought for the 21st century.' Nevertheless, this comment displays a willingness to re-examine an historic, theological concept in the present era. And even more astounding when you consider Lutheranism would probably be grouped by Dr. Martin with traditional, mainstream Christianity. Personally, I don't see that the Trinity doctrine, as formulated, is explicitly taught in the New Testament.

Dr. Martin's tome sets out to prove that all other religions are simply wrong . . . worse, malicious and demoniacal in intent. He sets aside some space in which he counsels that true Christians need to approach cult members in a loving, caring manner. It mystifies me that after one has been exposed to (and possibly absorbed) so much of his evangelical bile, and blatant contempt, that such one could be expected to approach a cult member in a Christian spirit. His approach more resembles that of the "sons of Zebedee" who are referred to in the New Testament as the 'sons of thunder,' according to one translation. But then, their ancient example seems to have more to do with judgmentalism, denunciation and condemnation rather than Christian love.

And, he seems to be contemptuous of women, not entirely surprising, since the church has marginalized women from the outset--he cites such women as Marie Russell, Elena Blavatsky, Mary Baker Eddy, Myrtle Fillmore and other women as founding a specific religion or excercising undue influence on men who have founded a religion. He does make an exception in the case of Ellen G. White and Seventh Day Adventism. In the case of this chuch, he seems to cut it just a little bit of slack. Curious.

Then, he makes certain pronouncemnts on the psychology of some of the religious founders, such as Charles T. Rusell of the Watchtower Society, or Mary Baker Eddy of Christian Science. However, he presents no credentials which would indicate he has studied extensively in the field of psychology, normal or abnormal. And his psychological assessments of these individuals proceeds from what they have written or what has been written about them. Has he interviewed any of them?

And the book is replete with arguments "ad hominem" which I define . . . as discrediting the messenger before attempting to discredit the message. This from a man who holds a doctorate in the field of Comparative Religion is not a little surprising and is certainly disturbing.

In short, he resorts to some of the unscrupulous tactics of the systems and theologians he seeks to discredit or refute, which tactics he decries in his book. This has the effect of undermining his arguments. He is, I think, not one of Christianity's better apologists.

To summarize . . . If one wants to get an idea of some of the major religious thought that is out there, this book can be useful, but I would ad the caveat . . . do not accept uncritically all the ideas advanced. Reading between the lines is not a bad policy to be guided by in the case of this book or any other similar work. And checking out original sources is a good idea, too.

I remain unconvinced of his fundamental premises, but I do agree with him when he says that . . . 'the cults are the unpaid debts of the [traditional, Christian] churches.'

Dancing Wu Li Masters: An Overview of the New Physics

Gary Zukav

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Voodoo Physics 1 out of 5 stars.
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Talk about gluten for punishment I read this twice. I swear the person that wrote this does not have a TV which expels his lace of contemporary physics let alone any depth. There are references to the "New Physics" is that like "New Age"?

90% of the matter must be missing from this book. Or how else can he take physics out of context and make such fantastic leaps to religions that he knows little of. He even twists the religion around to serve some unknown purpose.

Many people say they did not understand physics until this book; Surprises, you still do not. You now know what Zukav wished physics was. Take anti-mater for instants that does not mean the opposite of mater. And the relationship between particles has no correlation with the relationship of dogs and cats.

At least get it straight before mixing it up. Try reading some of these:
"The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski". The book available everywhere as are the DVD's.

The Upanishads by Eknath Easwaran (Editor), Michael N. Nagler (Photographer)

Or just about any mainstream material on physics and religion.

Then if you still want to mix worlds into one read someone saner:
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof Capra.

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With its unique combination of depth, clarity, and humor that has enchanted millions, this beloved classic by bestselling author Gary Zukav opens the fascinating world of quantum physics to readers with no mathematical or technical background. "Wu Li" is the Chinese phrase for physics. It means "patterns of organic energy," but it also means "nonsense," "my way," "I clutch my ideas," and "enlightenment." These captivating ideas frame Zukav's evocative exploration of quantum mechanics and relativity theory. Delightfully easy to read, The Dancing Wu Li Masters illuminates the compelling powers at the core of all we know.

I AND THOU (I & Thou Hre)

Martin Buber

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The Gem at the Navel of the Lotus 5 out of 5 stars.
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Ich und Du (badly) translated as I And Thou, by Martin Buber, takes me beyond any book I've ever read before. I had to read it with another selection, because after a few pages, my soul became saturated, and I had to read something else.

I am at a loss for how to describe this book. The Third Testament hints at the idea.

We construct the world in one of two ways: either through a relationship, which engages our entire being in the encounter (an I-You relationship), or through experiencing objects as the means to an end, engaging only a part of ourselves in an I-It relationship.

From this simple seed, Buber grows three chapters and an afterward. Walter Kaufman, who translated the work, wrote a 50 page introduction, which is in itself a wonder to experience.

The experience of reading the book was amazing, although I'm not sure that I learned as much as I might have. What Buber did was to give me words to explain how I believe, what I experience, and what I long for. I must read it again. And again. And again.

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Martin Buber's I and Thou has long been acclaimed as a classic. Many prominent writers have acknowledged its influence on their work; students of intellectual history consider it a landmark; and the generation born since World War II considers Buber as one of its prophets.

The need for a new English translation has been felt for many years. The old version was marred by many inaccuracies and misunderstandings, and its recurrent use of the archaic "thou" was seriously misleading. Now Professor Walter Kaufmann, a distinguished writer and philosopher in his own right who was close to Buber, has retranslated the work at the request of Buber's family. He has added a wealth of informative footnotes to clarify obscurities and bring the reader closer to the original, and he has written a long "Prologue" that opens up new perspectives on the book and on Buber's thought. This volume should provide a new basis for all future discussions of Buber.

Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation

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Stephen Mitchell is widely known for his ability to make ancient masterpieces thrillingly new, to step in where many have tried before and create versions that are definitive for our time. His celebrated version of the Tao Te Ching is the most popular edition in print, and his translations of Jesus, Rilke, Genesis, and Job have won the hearts of readers and critics alike. Stephen Mitchell now brings to the Bhagavad Gita his gift for breathing new life into sacred texts.

The Bhagavad Gita is universally acknowledged as one of the world's literary and spiritual masterpieces. It is the core text of the Hindu tradition and has been treasured by American writers from Emerson and Thoreau to T. S. Eliot, who called it the greatest philosophical poem after the Divine Comedy. There have been more than two hundred English translations of the Gita, including many competent literal versions, but not one of them is a superlative literary text in its own right.

Now all that has changed. Stephen Mitchell's Bhagavad Gita sings with the clarity, the vigor, and the intensity of the original Sanskrit. It will, as William Arrowsmith said of Mitchell's translation of The Sonnets to Orpheus, "instantly make every other rendering obsolete."

Tao Te Ching: The New Translation from Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition (Tarcher Cornerstone Editions)

Lao Tzu

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Poetic Tao 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a beautiful version of the Tao Te Ching, most well understood when read alongside a more literal translation. This one is a bit more modern & poetic than a starker literal translation, but when read together the deeper meanings come through.

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In the hands of Jonathan Star, the eighty-one verses of the Tao Te Ching resound with the elegant, simple images and all-penetrating ideas that have made this ancient work a cornerstone of the world's wisdom literature.