Book details

  • Genre:philosophy
  • Sub-genre:Eastern
  • Language:English
  • Pages:220
  • eBook ISBN:9781618423047

In the Beginning

An Introduction to Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism

By Blaize Clement

Overview

The basic principles of eastern philosophies have been practiced for at least 2,500 years. At the heart of all eastern philosophies is the belief expressed in the Chandogya Upanishad: "What that Unknowable is by which this universe subsists, that is the real, that is the soul, that art thou." In this study, best-selling author Blaize Clement explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, with adaptations of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

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Description

The basic principles of eastern philosophies have been practiced for at least 2,500 years. At the heart of all eastern philosophies is the belief expressed in the Chandogya Upanishad: "What that Unknowable is by which this universe subsists, that is the real, that is the soul, that art thou." In this study, best-selling author Blaize Clement explores the history, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, with adaptations of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana.

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About The Author

Blaize Clement is the author of the best-selling Dixie Hemingway mystery series, published by St. Martin's Press. Other works include "I, Malcolm," "Dance of the Moon Daughter," and "Kids Stay Free," a collection of short stories.

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