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ARHATS OF BUDDHISM (Adept Series)
By Manly P. Hall
Continuing in the Adept Series, the
focus turns to the initiates of Asia, presenting the lives and
teachings of the mystics of the Northern and Southern Schools
of Buddhism, with discussion of the migration of Buddhism into
Tibet, Central Asia, China, and Japan.
ISBN: 0-89314-529-7 $8.50 Paperback 112pp
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BUDDHISM
& PSYCHOTHERAPY
The Healing of Heart Doctrine
By Manly P. Hall
Written
with the goal of assisting non-Buddhists to experience
something of the subtle beauty of the Bodhisattva Doctrine,
this book explores the psychological meanings of the beliefs
and practices of the Mahayana Buddhists, and the symbology and
iconography of the exquisite temples and gardens of Japan.
Illustrated, with index.
ISBN: 0-89314-394-4 $14.95 Paperback 330pp
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HINDU PANTHEON
(Rare Reprint)
By Edward Moor, F.R.S. Preface by Manly P. Hall
The
first and most complete exposition of the religious
iconography of India, this indispensable reference work was
written in 1810 and aptly conveys the spirit of East Indian
myths, legends, fables, and the intricate symbolism which
distinguishes the Eastern mind. Here the great Indian
classics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are
revealed as epic works of wisdom literature. A must for
students of philosophy and comparative religion, and
collectors of Asiatic art, this is ranks as one of the most
complete works on theology and philosophical beliefs of the
Hindus. A photographic facsimile of the original 1810
edition, this folio sized work contains 451 pages of text, 105
pages of engravings and line-art, with a detailed index.
ISBN: 0-89314-409-6 Originally $45.00 — Now
$29.95 Hardback 571pp
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THE
LIGHT OF THE VEDAS (Adept Series)
By Manly P. Hall
In this
illustrated work, the first in a series on the Adepts in the
Eastern Esoteric Tradition, Mr. Hall discusses the Hindu
tradition, the Bhagavad-Gita, and the six systems of Indian
Philosophy, from the Rishis of Old Aryavata, the first Aryan
Adepts, to the teachings which the East honors today as the
Light of the Vedas. Explanation is given to the order of
enlightened human beings, referenced in throughout the
literature of numerous religious traditions, custodians of the
essential wisdom of the world—the Adepts.
ISBN: 0-89314-530-0 $9.95 Paperback 110pp
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LOVE IS
THE WINE
By Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak. Edited by Robert Frager, Ph.D.
Generosity, faith, self-knowledge, submission, love… themes
unfolding through these conversations with the Turkish Sufi
master Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak. A fine story-teller, a mature
human being, a respected author in his native country, he was
well-suited to bring the richness of the Sufi tradition to the
West. This book, skillfully edited and compiled by
psychologist and Sufi teacher Robert Frager, is derived from
talks given during visits to America over the last years of
his life.
OUT-OF-PRINT
ISBN: 0-89314-425-8
Paperback 94pp
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By Manly P. Hall
An
illustrated text discussing the original existence and present
survival of an Adept Tradition in the Moslem world. The
principle arcana of secret schools set up by mystics for the
purpose of perpetuating the inner meaning of Islam is
presented with systems of meditation, concentration and Yogic
practices—similar to those of the Hindu mystics. The manner in
which these practices led to the development of internal
faculties and the ability to control natural phenomena is
revealed, in addition to the influence by philosophical and
theurgic elements from Gnosticism, Judaism and Christianity.
ISBN: 0-89314-532-7 $8.50 Paperback 106pp
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By Manly P. Hall
The
descent of the Adept tradition in China is traced in a
discussion of the ancient Chinese masters—Lao-Tse, Confucius,
Mencius, and others—who envisioned the perfect human society:
the philosophic commonwealth. This work also touches
upon early Nestorian Christian influences in China, Taoist
alchemy, and Chinese secret societies. Illustrated.
ISBN: 0-89314-531-9 $9.95 Paperback 113pp
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THE
UPANISHADS
By Dean Brown, Ph.D.
This new
translation by Dr. Dean Brown, part of the core faculty at the
University of Philosophical Research, brings the
language of the gods into modern vernacular, using the latest
scholarly and scientific concepts to give you access to this
wellspring of human thought. The Upanishads are the most
fundamental expressions of religious and philosophical thought
in the East.
ISBN: 0-89314-485-8 $21.95 Paperback 330pp
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VENERATED TEACHERS OF THE JAINS, SIKHS, AND PARSIS (Adept
Series)
By Manly P. Hall
Three of
India’s most significant religious sects are presented. Each
group traces its origins back to the Vedic teachings of
ancient India, and all three have something to contribute to
humanity. Illustrated
ISBN: 0-89314-545-9 $8.50 Paperback 123pp
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THE WAY
OF HEAVEN And Other Fantasies Told in the Manner of the
Chinese
By Manly P. Hall
Including
the classic Lady of Dreams, long out-of-print,
here is a glimpse into the magical land of China, where the
mind can escape when weary of the commonplace. Ten stories
based upon Taoist and Buddhist philosophies take place against
a background of Confucian ethics and cultural proprieties.
Illustrated with delightful sketches, these fascinating tales
include an account of a Bodhisattva taking on the form of a
tiger to become a teacher of animals; and the story of an
ambitious prince trying to gain possession of the stone of
immortality.
ISBN: 0-89314-833-4 $10.95 Paperback 211pp
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THE ZEN
OF BRIGHT VIRTUE (Adept Series)
By Manly P. Hall
Five
lectures revealing the Nature of Zen through the deadly
serious humor of “Spiritual paradox”—Painting with Five
Brushes (The Zen of Immediate Courage)—Fishing Without
a Hook (The Zen of Memory Training)—The Curved Straight
Line (The Zen of Perfect Freedom)—The Mosquito and the
Iron Bull (The Zen of Un-complicating the Mind)—Little
Lumps of Doubt (The Discovery of the Unborn Buddha)
ISBN: 0-89314-374-X $10.50
Paperback 148pp
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PAMPHLETS— |
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BUDDHA’S “SERMON ON THE MOUNT”
Interprets Buddha’s historical discourse delineating the
central tenets of Buddhism, to become the cornerstone of one
of the world’s largest and most popular schools of thought.
ISBN: 0-89314-307-3 $4.95 32pp
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E.A.
GORDON, PIONEER IN EAST-WEST RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING
A
discussion of Lady Gordon’s life and her extraordinary insight
into mystical Christianity and esoteric Buddhism. Illustrated.
ISBN: 0-89314-377-4 $4.95 46pp
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KOYASAN, SANCTUARY OF ESOTERIC BUDDHISM
An
illustrated description of the famous Japanese temple
sanctuary and its founder, the Buddhist saint Kobo Daishi.
ISBN: 0-89314-326-X $4.95 40pp
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THE
LONE TRAVELER
A
discussion of the Taoist concept of man on the road to
infinity.
ISBN: 0-89314-329-4 $4.95 32pp
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THE MYSTERIES OF ASIA
Originally
published in Overland Montlhy (1929), during the first
decade of Manly Hall's writing and teaching career; it was
later reprinted in 1958 in "Collected Writings, Vol.1 - Early
Works." Based largely upon his travels around the world in
1923-1924, this essay is a "travelogue" of curious and
esoteric practices of mysterious Asia, including: Holy Men in
India, the Gobi Desert, Sorcery of Tibet, Burma's Shwe Dagon
Pagoda, Jaipur's Astronomical Observatory, the Parsee Towers
of Silence in Bombay, and the magic of Far Eastern conjurors
and magicians witnessed first hand.
ISBN: 0-89314-865-2 $4.95 56pp
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NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
An essay
on the life and teachings of Buddha and the basic tenets of
Buddhism.
ISBN: 0-89314-337-5 $4.95 32pp
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THE
QUIET WAY
Practical suggestions are given for cultivating the quiet way
and attaining peace of mind, based on ancient Chinese texts.
ISBN: 0-89314-823-7 $4.95 48pp
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THE
WESTERN PARADISE OF AMITABHA
An
illustrated exposition of the devotional side of Mahayana
Buddhism.
ISBN: 0-89314-369-3 $4.95 80pp
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THE
WHITE BIRD OF TAO
Presents
two different aspects of Tao as revealed through the lives and
teachings of Confucius and Lao-Tse.
ISBN: 0-89314-371-5 $6.95 51pp |
