Three ways of Asian wisdom: Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, and their significance for the West
by Nancy Wilson Ross
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This book not only recounts the history of these religions, tenets, and practices, but shows how they have been carried to the West.Tags
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I've owned this book for over 35 years and still refer to it regularly. It's always on my nightstand.
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Nancy Wilson Ross was a popular writer of both fiction and nonfiction. She was born in Olympia, Washington, in 1901, and she attended the University of Oregon. Her book Farthest Reach (1941) profiles Oregon and Washington. She traveled extensively-in England, France, China, Korea, and Japan-and later became known as an expert on Eastern religions.
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- Original publication date
- 1966
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- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, History
- DDC/MDS
- 181.04 — Philosophy & psychology Ancient, medieval & eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy -- Religions of Indic Origin
- LCC
- BL80.2 .R6 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions of the world
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- Languages
- English
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- Paper
- ISBNs
- 5
- ASINs
- 8
