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Traditionally read to the dying, these sacred writings discuss the processes of death and rebirth as offering the possibility of attaining ultimate liberation. This translation emphasizes the wisdom and practical advice offered to the living, teaching what the scriptures say of human psychology.

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Presents a manual of practical philosophy based on the best-known text of Mahayana Buddhism, "The Way of the Bodhisattva" (Bodhicharyavatara). This title explains and amplifies the text, illuminating its message of putting others before oneself and showing how anyone can develop a truly 'good heart'.

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This is a single-volume collection of writings by Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), including a travel diary and over 250 haiku, an art form he raised to a level of simplicity and spiritual beauty. The book includes an introduction to Basho's life and work and an essay on the art of haiku.

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Blends elements of psychoanalysis and Asian religions to probe an Indian aristocrat's efforts to renounce sensual and material pleasures and discover spiritual truths.

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This is a text on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory, originally composed in 1643 by an undefeated samurai. Appropriate for martial artists and leaders in all professions, this book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.

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An exposition of the path of a bodhisattva - a being who puts others before himself - this book describes the spiritual path of turning away from selfish concerns and vowing to work for the enlightenment of all beings. It embodies a description of compassion raised to its highest level.

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A sourcebook of Taoist teachings that focuses on vitality, energy, and spirit - the 'three treasures' of human life as envisioned in Taoist thought. It traces the teachings on these three treasures through the history of Taoism, highlighting quintessential texts on the practical application of these principles to mental and physical well-being.

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In the form of an anthology, this collection brings together translations, undertaken by a number of translators, of the poetry of the 12th century Persian mystic, Rumi