Gai Eaton
The Richest Vein: Eastern Tradition and Modern Thought
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597310260
- author:
- Gai Eaton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sophia Perennis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Buddhism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Richest Vein: Eastern Tradition and Modern Thought by Gai Eaton and Charles Le Gai Eaton This book offers a penetrating critique of modern civilization, exploring its symptoms and causes. The authors present a clear summary of the Wisdom of the East, drawing on the Upanishads, Vedanta, Taoism, and Buddhism. Eaton's discussion provides a useful corrective to vague generalizations about Eastern tradition and philosophy. With a wide-ranging historical sense and strong human sympathies, Eaton presents a nuanced and insightful exploration of Eastern thought. His work is characterized by a metaphysical flair and a commitment to presenting a clear and accessible summary of complex ideas. A useful guide for Western readers seeking to understand the principles of the Wisdom of the East, this book is an important contribution to the study of comparative religion and Eastern philosophy.
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