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UMA GAZELA VELADA A gazela velada, como explica o grande místico Ibn Arabi, no seu livro O Intérprete dos Desejos, é a expressão de uma percepção superior, uma sutileza, impossível de ser comunicada……続きを見る

Nasrudin é um personagem clássico no Oriente Médio. Suas histórias são um exemplo dos surpreendentes métodos utilizados por culturas do passado, nos quais a forma narrativa constituía um veículo de ……続きを見る

Although enormously attractive as sheer entertainment, Dervish tales were never presented merely on the level of a fable, legend or folklore. They stand comparison in wit, construction and piquancy ……続きを見る

Rompendo as barreiras de tempo e lugar, as histórias de Nasrudin correram o mundo e os séculos, infiltrando-se nas mais diversas manifestações culturais do Ocidente, como por exemplo: no Dom Quixote……続きを見る

Idries Shah criou, em pouco mais de 100 páginas, um compêndio da filosofia sufi. Reunindo histórias, aforismos, sentenças e analogias que desafiam a mente condicionada - acostumada a operar por pouc……続きを見る

Recent interest in Confucianism has a tendency to suffer from essentialism and idealism, manifested in a variety of ways. One example is to think of Confucianism in terms of the views attributed to ……続きを見る

The most translated book in the world is the Dao De Jing, and many people can cite quotations from it such as "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", "governing a great nation i……続きを見る

A different set of purposes define culture today than those that preoccupied the world in the immediate decades of decolonization. Focusing on art and music in diverse parts of the world, Daniel Her……続きを見る

Easwaran’s best-selling translation of the ancient wisdom texts called the Upanishads is reliable, readable, and profound. In the Upanishads, illumined sages share flashes of insight, the results of……続きを見る

Learn the techniques of Japanese martial arts along with the cultural background and philosophy! Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners is the first book of its kind. Part travel gui……続きを見る

Annotated edition of “The Book of Tea”, by Okakura Kakuzō. Okakura Kakuzō's biography, biographical references of the historical characters in the book, chronology of Chinese dynasties, glossary and……続きを見る

In Search of the Way is a history of intellectual and religious developments in Japan during the Tokugawa period, covering the years 1582-1860. It begins with an explanation of the fate of Christian……続きを見る

Use your mantram when you’re ill or anxious, tired or restless, and it will guide you and comfort you like a true friend. The Mantram, or mantra, is a short, powerful, spiritual formula from the wor……続きを見る

The essential guide to Wing Chun Kung-Fuーbasic forms and principles, fighting and grappling, advanced techniques and weapons. Featuring over 300 black and white photos and step-by-step illustration……続きを見る

Hapkido, "The Way of Coordination and Internal Power," is one of the three major Korean martial arts. Founded in 1963 by Master Choi Young-Sul, it is a complete system of self-defense, encompassing ……続きを見る

Learn the ancient self-defense system of Kempo with this illustrated martial arts guide. Kempo is one of the oldest, most dynamic martial arts. It is a derivative of Kung-Fu developed in southern Ch……続きを見る

A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight! This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types ……続きを見る

The average person isn't looking to be in a situation where fists are going to fly, but many of us have found ourselves there anyway. At that moment, it's probably too late to do anything about it. ……続きを見る

Complete Shotokan Karate is actually two books in one: a thorough history of Japanese karate in Asia and the United States, and an instructional manual for students of the Shotokan method. Part One ……続きを見る

Master the extremely effective but relatively unknown Shin Kage Ryu jiu jitsu with this illustrated martial arts book. Shin Kage Ryu jiu jitsu has existed as a fighting system for over two hundred y……続きを見る

Written by one of America' s most outstanding karate teachers, this is a no-holds-barred, no-frills handbook sure to aid the student's rapid advancement to the rank of black belt. A holder of the bl……続きを見る

The Shogun's Scroll offers a look at the samurai strategies and ethics of medieval Japan distilled into language modern readers can relate to and follow. In the tradition of The Art of War and The B……続きを見る

Martial artists, great warriors, coaches, generals, and successful corporate CEOs have all effectively used the strategies for winning found in Sun Tzu's Art of War. Authors Jerry Lynch and Chunglia……続きを見る

The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these ve……続きを見る

This two-in-one book introduces secrets of two little known branches of the martial arts of Japan. The first involves the use of the manrikigusari, a length of chain with with weighted ends, used in……続きを見る

In Essential Shorinjiryu Karatedo, Masayuki Kukan Hisataka, ninth Dan Black Belt Karate master, introduces the highly innovative and effective Shorinjiryu Kenkokan Karatedo system. An integral syste……続きを見る

"The illustrations represent situations where attacks actually occur, rather than a gymnasium scene, which considerably enhances their realism An excellent point is the emphasis on footwork, with di……続きを見る

Master the Chinese martial art of T'ai Chi with this accessible, illustrated guide. T'ai-chi (Tai Chi) is an effortless and rhythmical art that stresses slow breathing, balanced and relaxed postures……続きを見る

Written over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonization, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese ……続きを見る

This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kua-a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching. This martial arts guide gives a thorough account of the philosophy be……続きを見る