Martin Palmer

Joanne O'Brien

Paula R. Hartz

Discusses the history, basic beliefs, and traditional practices of Daoism as well as the renewed interest and growth in modern China and the world.

Daoism

Man-Ho Kwok

This art of balanced living encourages harmony with our environment. By making subtle changes to our surroundings, Feng Shui shows how we can improve our health, relationships, and prosperity.

An Introductory Guide to the Chinese Way to Harmony

Feng Shui

Al comenzar el nuevo siglo, el mundo de las religiones emerge como una de las fuerzas geopolíticas que van a configurar nuestras vidas y, por tanto, el conocimiento de esas creencias será un asunto crucial para entender nuestro propio mundo. El atlas Akal del estado de las religiones ofrece 34 sugestivos mapas del mundo y gráficos que describen: el impacto actual de las principales religiones y sus respectivas divisiones. la supervivencia de las creencias tradicionales. la presencia del ateísmo y del agnosticismo, y el gran número de nuevas religiones que están apareciendo. Este altas muestra de una manera vívida, país por país, cómo afecta a los gobiernos, las leyes, el hambre y el papel que desempeñan en las guerras. El atlas Akal del estado de las religiones culmina con unos mapas en los que aparecen las tierras de origen de las distintas religiones y sus lugares de culto en el mundo. También contiene un cuadro con las creencias fundamentales del budismo, el cristianismo, el hinduismo, el Islam, el judaísmo, el sikhismo y el taoísmo, que permiten tener un esquema básico de las mismas.

Atlas del estado de las religiones

A collection of tales and legends about the semi-divine Eight Immortals of Chinese Taoism, each of whom is supposed to have lived as an historical person. However the main role of the Eight Immortals is as symbols of the success of Taoist discipline and magic.

Legends and Fables of Popular Taoism

The Eight Immortals of Taoism

Il kit del feng shui. La via cinese per ottenere salute, prosperità e felicità, a casa e al lavoro

A colourful look at the Chinese views on life after death and reincarnation. Drawing on Chinese folk classics, the book captures the language and imagery of traditional religions and fuses together the Confucianist, Taoist and Buddhist elements.

The Book of Reincarnation and the Afterlife

Peter Kwok Man Ho

The Year of the Monkey

Authentic Chinese Horoscopes

Sandra Palmer

Become an instant expert on world religions—in just one hour This text provides key facts about religions—their histories and stories, their beliefs and rituals, their literature and festivals, and their people and places. This book also recognises the major differences within each religion. This is a valuable guide for quick reference and offers a glimpse of the world of beliefs. Religions covered in the book include Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism.

World Religions

Kerry Brown

This anthology explains the history, theology and spirituality of the ancient religion of Buddhism. The volume contains daily readings from Buddhist texts and commentaries which explain to non-Buddhist readers the fundamental ideas of the religion.

The Essential Teachings of Buddhism

The world's religions have emerged as one of the great geopolitical forces shaping our lives. Understanding these beliefs is crucial to understanding ethnic tension and the clash of cultures, as well as being fundamental to world peace. Even where people have moved away from formal religious practices, the legacies of traditional beliefs continue to inform their sense of self, and their values and customs. This atlas maps the impact of major world religions, their divisions and contemporary challenges. It shows, country by country, how religions spread their influence through broadcasting, missionary work, education and banking; how they relate to governments; how they help to alleviate the effect of poverty; and the role they play in conflict. The atlas covers a wide range of topics including new religious movements atheism and agnosticism ethical investment persecution and recovery aid sexual equality the environment Plus the book includes an essential reference table on the fundamental beliefs of Buddhism, Christianity, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.

Joanne O'Brien

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