understanding eastern religions Littleton, C. Scott Editor mixed material bibliography London Thorsons C1996 monographic en English

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ill., ind.; 176 p.: 28 cm THE SACRED EAST A uniquely accessible and penetrating guide to the major spiritual and philosophical traditions of Asia, from the Hindu beliefs of India to the Shinto religion of Japan. Includes more than 100 full-color illustrations and photographs of sacred art, architecture, symbols, landscapes, ceremonies, and festivals Illuminates the many profound ideas from the East that have entered the spiritual vocabulary of the West, including meditation, karma, and enlightenment Describes and explains the religious practices of the Eastern world, from sacred ceremonies to individual acts of faith Places beliefs and rituals in the social and historical contexts in which they developed Depicts through specially commissioned full-color maps the extent and spread of traditionsTHE SACRED EAST A uniquely accessible and penetrating guide to the major spiritual and philosophical traditions of Asia, from the Hindu beliefs of India to the Shinto religion of Japan. Includes more than 100 full-color illustrations and photographs of sacred art, architecture, symbols, landscapes, ceremonies, and festivals Illuminates the many profound ideas from the East that have entered the spiritual vocabulary of the West, including meditation, karma, and enlightenment Describes and explains the religious practices of the Eastern world, from sacred ceremonies to individual acts of faith Places beliefs and rituals in the social and historical contexts in which they developed Depicts through specially commissioned full-color maps the extent and spread of traditions 299.50007680007 Perpustakaan STTB Bandung Theological Seminary 299.5 Lit s E12001467 Non Fiction 299.5 Lit s The_sacred_east_understanding_eastern_religions.jpeg 100150 2026-06-17 12:05:03 2026-06-17 12:08:52 machine generated