Buddhism Taoism And Other Far Eastern Religions

In the second half of the twentieth century, the failure of Enlightenment rationalism and the spiritual bankruptcy of We... (more)

In the second half of the twentieth century, the failure of Enlightenment rationalism and the spiritual bankruptcy of Western materialism have opened the door for Eastern religions, especially the nontheistic religions that promise enlightenment and peace of mind. Any major bookstore today has copies of the I Ching, the Tao Te Ching, and books on Taoism, Zen, and other forms of Buddhism. This volume presents a comprehensive overview of Eastern religions, their views, and their impact on contemporary North America. (less)