{"product_id":"9781939994066","title":"Eastern Philosophy For Beginners","description":"The spiritual rewards and intellectual challenges of Eastern Philosophy are revealed in this visually stunning book, illustrated by Joe Lee and with 19th Century engravings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEastern Philosophy is not an intellectual pursuit, but one that involves one’s entire being. Much of it is so deeply entwined with the non-intellectual art of meditation, that the two are impossible to separate. In this accessible survey of the major philosophies of India, China, Tibet, and Japan, Jim Powell draws upon his knowledge of Sanskrit and Chinese, as well as decades of meditation. Whether tackling Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Dogen, the Dali Lama or Pantajal – Powell’s insights are deeply illuminating. All the major philosophies of India, China, Tibet and Japan are explained and everyone – from beginner to expert – will find \u003ci\u003eEastern Philosophy For Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e a beautiful and insightful overview.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Powell\u003c\/b\u003e lives in Santa Barbara, California where he enjoys surfing, writing, playing piano, and painting. His other books include \u003ci\u003eMandalas: The Dynamics of Vedic Symbolism, Energy and Eros, The Tao of Symbolism, Eastern Philosophy For Beginners, Derrida For Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePostmodernism For Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e. Jim has a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies with an emphasis on Sanskrit and Indology. His thesis was on Vedic mythology. He also holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature and wrote a thesis on Mark Twain’s relationship with the Mississippi River. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Lee \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator, cartoonist, writer, and clown. With a degree from Indiana University centering on Medieval History, Joe is also a graduate of Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey’s Clown College. He worked for some years as a circus clown. He is the illustrator of a baker’s dozen of For Beginners books including,\u003ci\u003e Barack Obama, [Howard] Zinn, Shakespeare, Postmodernism, Deconstruction, Eastern Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGlobal Warming \u003c\/i\u003eamong others. Joe lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his wife Mary Bess, son Brandon, cat George, and the terriers (or rather terrors) Max and Jack. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Beginners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47167851135216,"sku":"9781939994066","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781939994066_p0.jpg?v=1763667859","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781939994066","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}