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Draws out the therapeutic aspects of Wittgenstein's later work by examining his account of rule-following and how he applies the idea in the philosophy of mathematics. This book offers a corrective to the frequent misunderstanding that Wittgenstein's 'paradox of interpretation' is a paradox about meaning.

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This text takes the reader on a tour of Sufi story-telling in which images of madness, passionate love, and self-sacrifice convey the inner experiences of the soul, and show how Muslim mystics believe that the soul surrenders to the Divine Beloved.

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Explores the causes of evil in myth, encompassing themes such as defilement, the figure of the trickster, evil people both within and outside the society, and traumatic initiations. This title also looks at 'cures' for evil: laughter, sacrifice, the flood, the hero's quest, initiation, the saviour, divine wisdom and the end of days.

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Explores the causes of evil in myth, encompassing themes such as defilement, the figure of the trickster, evil people both within and outside the society, and traumatic initiations. This title also looks at 'cures' for evil: laughter, sacrifice, the flood, the hero's quest, initiation, the saviour, divine wisdom and the end of days.

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Offers a fresh approach to the traditional mythology and literature of the afterlife, focusing on tensions and polarities in the afterlife concepts. This title depicts the many rich mythologies of the afterlife from the ancient Mesopotamians, Japanese, Greeks of the Homeric era, to Christian views of heaven or the Buddhist western paradise.

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Relates stories and legends that recount history and spiritual evolution of Taoism. Arranged chronologically from prehistory through the Qing dynasty, and illustrated with line drawings, this text includes stories that capture defeats and victories of Taoism, its periods of decadence and decay, and its renewal, maturation, and spiritual triumph.

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A collection of stories on mythical Chinese Taoist characters. The characters involved are Chinese household names, their stories re-told through generations. They include a hero's battle with the lords of evil, and how a young girl saves her town by pretending to be a rooster.

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Previously published as: Talks with American students, 1968. Wassenaar, The Netherlands: Servire, 1970.

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South India is a land of many temples and shrines, each of which has preserved a local tradition of myth, folklore, and ritual. As one of the first Western scholars to explore this tradition in detail, David Shulman brings together the stories associated with these sacred sites and places them in the context of the greater Hindu religious tradition

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An important contribution to the study of emotion in the ancient world and today.

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Tantra is an Asian body of beliefs and practices that seeks to channel the divine energy in creative and liberating ways. This book looks at the wide geographical scope of Tantra by examining thirty-six texts from China, India, Japan, Nepal, and Tibet, since the seventh century and representing Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, and Islamic experiences.

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...an all-encompassing presentation of Vajrayana philosophy and practice. There is much here for repeated reading, contemplation and absorption. Shambhala Sun

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The Tao of Joy Every Day contains Taoist sayings, wisdom, and stories - all designed to bring awareness and understanding of what makes our lives meaningful, especially in a world that seems hurried and crazed.

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Dive into the world of Taoist alchemy and breathing with "Taoist Alchemy and Breathing Practice." Explore ancient wisdom and learn practical techniques for enhancing well-being.

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