Product Description

Buddhism has given immeasurable riches to the West — a collection of profound and life-enhancing ideas, a host of beautiful works of art (from statues of the Buddha to Zen gardens), and a repertoire of spiritual practices from mantras to mindfulness that have changed millions of lives for the better. Featuring 70 color photos, Buddhist Inspirations offers a substantial survey of Buddhist belief, practice, and art. The book presents a fascinating kaleidoscope of all aspects of Buddhism, including Tantra, Zen, and the Pure Land beliefs of Japan. Divided into five parts — Insights of the Buddha, Wisdom Grows, The Healing Practice, Sacred Symbols, and The Spiritual Cosmos — the book emphasizes the wisdom, healing power, and beauty of Buddhism and its relevance to those who seek an alternative to secular materialism. A glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index round out this beautiful book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1164295 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Review
This is a well written and beautifully illustrated account of the life of one the greatest figures of antiquity. Alexander III of Macedon, known to history and myth as Alexander the Great, reigned for only 13 years and died at the age of 32. In that short span, however, he subdued Thebes, became master of Syria and finally conquered the whole Persian Empire. He founded the great city of Alexandria on the Nile Delta and built military schools throughout his lands. He was on the verge of launching an assault on Arabia when fever and sudden death cut short one of the most dazzling and brilliant of careers. Fildes and Fletcher tell this story together with a vivid account of Alexander's personal life, including the antagonistic relations with his father King Philip and his marriage to 'Roxane the Fair', daughter of the Bactrian nobleman Oxyartes. The authors are learned, up to date, and concise, while their brief guide to further reading makes this an excellent introduction to the subject. Moreover, the numerous photographs, maps and images reproduced in full colour amount to a splendid production: a delight to behold as well as a pleasure to read. (Kirkus UK)