Eastern Philosophy
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Profile of Hindu Saint Anandamayi Ma
By: Ripa Ajmera
Anandamayi Ma is widely known for paving the way for women spiritual leaders in the Hindu religion. She attained full enlightenment without the help of a guru. more...
By: Ripa Ajmera
People often think of yoga as merely a physical practice. The true measure of progress in yoga, however, is the amount of peace that is experienced in life. more...
The Difference Between Dharma and Karma
By: Thais Campos
In the west, it's common to confuse the terms Dharma with Karma, but they have different meanings. Learning these concepts is the key to understand the eastern thinking. more...
Buddhism: Philosophy or Religion?
By: Michielle Beck
The Eastern tradition of Buddhism teaches its followers to work toward enlightenment and shun all material objects. It has been called both a philosophy and a religion. more...
People are either yin or yang personalities, and by knowing which they are, they can accurately apply the concepts of feng shui to both environment and career. more...
By: Roxanne Blanford
Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world. more...
By: Amy Clarke
As with any religion, the pros and cons of the philosophy and practices associated with Jainism can be noted. more...
By: Amy Clarke
Jainism is a religion that focuses on avoiding negative karma and achieving liberation of the soul. more...
By: Stephanie Jean
The art of Feng Shui is a pseudo-science which studies the energy fields in the environment. It is also a philosophy which can be adapted to any religion. more...
By: Eric Dontigney
Buddhist philosophy begins with the Four Noble Truths. The first of these truths is that life is suffering. Yet, this statement may say more than its surface meaning. more...
By: Jessica Burde
The I Ching is a book of Chinese philosophy, which is also used for divination. It is based on a series of symbols called hexgrams. more...
By: Jessica Burde
The I Ching originated in China several thousand years ago. The traditional history of the I Ching begins with King Wen, a feudal lord during the Shang dynasty. more...
By: Jessica Burde
The I Ching is a Chinese Holy Book that outlines the cycles of life, and the ethics of how to live. It is derived from eight trigrams that describe the natural world. more...
By: Alicia King
Yoga is more than a workout. Rich Eastern philosophical traditions made accessible to Westerners through classical yoga's step-by-step guide to enlightenment. more...
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