The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eastern Philosophy : Valuable Tips for Putting Philosophical Theory Into Practice

Jay Stevenson, Ph.D., has written and coauthored many books, including The Complete Idiot's Guide- to American Heroes (1999) with Matthew Budman, The Complete Idiot's Guide- to Angels (1999), The Complete Idiot's Guide- to Dinosaurs (1998) with Dr. George McGhee, and The Complete Idiot's Guide- to Philosophy (1997). Dr. Stevenson received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Rutgers University. You're no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basics—to discuss with others or for your own enlightenment—you can't tell Confucius from Krishna.Don't nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get: • A wealth of information about the history and core beliefs of each philosophical system. • Outlines and in-depth explorations of each school of thought. • Reading and study guides to enhance your understanding. • The “big picture” of Eastern philosophy and how its components relate to Western ideas. A comprehensive beginner's guide to knowing and understanding the principles of Eastern philosophy.Through Dr. Jay Stevenson's easy-to-understand language, readers learn:-- The basics of Hinduism and the origins of Hindu philosophy-- Ethical philosophy in India-- Unorthodox Indian philosophies-- Samyka and yoga-- Indian influence on the West-- Finding the "eightfold path"-- The spread of Buddhism-- Zen enlightenment-- The Yin/Yang school-- The philosophy of Taoism-- The philosophy of Confucianism-- Chinese influence on the West-- Eastern medicine, martial arts, herbal remedies-- The influence of Eastern philosophy on the arts (writing, painting, music)-- The influence of Eastern philosophy on Western thought Youre no idiot, of course. You know Eastern philosophy encompasses many countries and concepts, but when it comes to breaking down the basicsto discuss with others or for your own enlightenmentyou cant tell Confucius from Krishna. Dont nix nirvana just yet! The Complete Idiots Guide to Eastern Philosophy is an extensive, reader-friendly guide that maps out the terrain along the various paths of knowledge. In this Complete Idiots Guide, you Includes material on Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad-Gita, Code of Manu, Carvaka, Jaina, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta, Yoga, Sankhya, theosophy, Hare Krishna, transcendental meditation, Siddhartha Gotama, Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Pure Land and Tien Tai Buddhism, Zen, Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, I Ching or Book of Changes, Confucius, Mo Tzu, Mencius, Hsun Tzu, Legalism, Neo-Confucianism Eastern philosophy includes some of the oldest ideas on record about the nature of human beings, the cosmos, and the purpose of existence. Includes material on philosophy and Asian cooking, sex, martial arts, medicine, and art