Eeshwar (9 resultados)

Wraps. Condición: Very Good. Revised Edition. textblock is very clean and tight. Lightly creased corners, wear at head and foot of spine. 301p., including index. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Photographs (ilustrador). Paperback.

Handsome seeker*s guidebook includes mythology & architecture of major sties. Nice bright clean crisp copy. 5-1/2 x 8-3/4, bibliography, index, glossary, b/w illus on translucent pages. Near Fine unmarked, tiny prick to front wrap. Trade Paperback in color illus wraps. No edition stated, assumed 1st printing.…

Trade Paperback. Condición: Used - Very Good. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Contents: Prologue. 1. The favourite of Victoria. 2. The Indian connection : from under secretary to viceroy. 3. The Great Mughal, Aurangzeb. 4. Curzon's policies. 5. The leader of the truthful. 6. The drummer-boy of the Durbar. 7. The partition of Bengal. 8. The bitter and sweet : in Curzon's context. 9. Curzon and the creative world. Epilogue. Books. Journals and newspapers. "This book dwells on the articles, cartoons, poems, letters, and other writings which were published in the Indian press as well as the British press, besides Curzon's own speeches, books and letters. A single shade does not make the picture complete. Therefore, this book has used both the Indian and the British sources so that the picture does not look one-sided. Indeed, Lord Curzon was the favorite viceroy of the Indian cartoonist. This book constitutes a valuable record for students and researchers of the history and relationship between India and England, as well as for connoisseurs of the cartoon art.".…

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. Contents: Introduction. 1. Life and personality. 2. The Harsh road to enlightenment. 3. The moment of truth. 4. Nirvana to Parinirvana. 5. The ethical creed of Buddhism. 6. The role of the Sangha in Buddhist expansion and education. 7. Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism. 8. Theravada Buddhism. 9.China and Buddhism. 10. Crossing the sea to Japan. 11. Zen and the art of wisdom. 12. The elegance and beauty of the Zen way. 13. Buddhism in Tibet. 14. Buddhism in the west. 15. The appeal of Buddhism in the west. 16. The pilgrim's progress. Annexure. Glossary. Bibliography. Selected addresses. This book offers the story of Buddhism from its beginnings, in the life of Prime Siddhartha Gautama, his transfiguration as the Buddha and the metamorphosis of his vision into Buddhism, the religion. It continues with its migration to different countries and the development of a specific identity in each place, with ideas and practices distinct to each sect and school. History, fact and legend intertwine in the making of a philosophy that is the guiding light to three hundred million people worldwide. Deeply rooted in ancient traditions, Buddhism was virtually obliterated in its originating homeland, India, before making a comeback worldwide. Flexible, practical, and foremost an ethical creed, Buddhism's ability to maintain its core beliefs while adapting to each new environment, is the secret of its continuing strength and growth. Hence also the growth of Buddhist adherents in all parts of the world today - for this creed, they claim, has the healing touch we all so desperately need.No. 20331 310 pp. …

Paperback. Spine a bit discoloured, some slight traces of use, in (very) good condition. Text in English. Please see description or ask for photos.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Translated from the Hindi. Jacket edges sunned. Original price label near lower edge of back jacket. One or two surface scratches on jacket. Leading corners and spine ends slightly worn. Lamination on front and back boards has many light creases. Slight discolouration on back board near spine foot. Hardcover spine ends and leading corners a little worn. Rather grubby page block. Pages white and clean. Contents sound. Black and white illustrations. AF. Used.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 8186982515. with dustjacket, 1999, Eshwar , bright clean copy.

Condición: Good. 1998, paperback, goed exemplaar.