East West Philosophy

What if the greatest misunderstandings between China and the rest of the world are not political, but psychological? China is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in human history, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Headlines focus on power, policy, and economics, but rarely explain the deeper question that shapes everything else: how China thinks. In The Psychology of China, W. G. Cartright offers a clear, thoughtful exploration of the psychological foundations that have guided Chinese civilization for thousands of years. Drawing from philosophy, history, culture, and ...

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the West Evolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and...

Lecture d'Orient et Occident, de René Guénon (1924).

The Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairy tale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting. Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.

This book invites you on a fascinating journey through 33 timeless Chinese idioms that hold immense practicality in our everyday lives. This engaging compilation encompasses a wide array of themes, including communication, well-being, and the pursuit of success. Unveiling the universality of these values, these idioms resonate profoundly in our modern lives, offering wisdom that transcends cultural boundaries.