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  • Blind in Early Modern Japan

    Disability, Medicine, and Identity

    by Wei Yu Wayne Tan ...
    Series series Corporealities: Discourses Of Disability
    While the loss of sight—whether in early modern Japan or now—may be understood as a disability, blind people in the Tokugawa period (1600–1868) could thrive because of disability. The blind of the era were prominent across a wide range of professions, and through a strong guild structure were able to exert contractual monopolies over certain trades. Blind in Early Modern Japan illustrates the ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

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  • Buddhism

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Prof Damien Keown ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the workings of Buddhism in daily life. Damien Keown looks at the distinctive features of Buddhism, examining who the Buddha was and what his teachings were. By considering how Buddhist thought has developed over the centuries, Keown considers how contemporary dilemmas can be faced from a Buddhist ... Read more

    $7.19 CAD

  • Japanese Mind

    Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture

    by Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno ...
    In The Japanese Mind, Roger Davies offers Westerners an insightful guide to understanding the unique aspects of Japanese culture.Readers of this book will develop a comprehensive grasp of Japanese society and the core values that remain at its foundation.Among the topics explored are:aimai (ambiguity), amae (dependence upon others' benevolence), and amakudari (the nation's descent from heave... ... Read more

    $16.79 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Last Samurai

    The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori

    by Mark Ravina ...
    The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant new biography, Mark Ravina, professor of history and ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tibetan Buddhism

    A Very Short Introduction

    by Matthew T. Kapstein ...
    Series series Very Short Introductions
    The Tibetan Buddhist tradition has known over thirteen centuries of continuous development. During that time, it has spread among the neighboring peoples - the Mongol, Himalayan, and Siberian peoples, Manchus and Chinese. At its height is has been practiced in regions as far west as the Volga river and to the east in Beijing. Its capacity for creative adaptation is demonstrated by its recent ... Read more

    $7.19 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Tao of Craft

    Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition

    by Benebell Wen ...
    For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu. Fu talismans are ideograms and writings typically rendered on paper and empowered by means of ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD

  • Tales of Moonlight and Rain

    by Akinari Ueda ...
    Translated by Anthony Chambers ...
    First published in 1776, the nine gothic tales in this collection are Japan's finest and most celebrated examples of the literature of the occult. They subtly merge the world of reason with the realm of the uncanny and exemplify the period's fascination with the strange and the grotesque. They were also the inspiration for Mizoguchi Kenji's brilliant 1953 film Ugetsu.The title Ugetsu monogatari ... Read more

    $28.79 CAD

  • The Wiccan Mystic: Exploring a Magickal Spiritual Path

    by Ben Gruagach ...
    The Wiccan Mystic takes the foundational ideas of Wicca and explores them in depth. Learn about what constitutes a mystery religion and how Wicca fits the pattern. Discover the living mystical core of Wiccan practice and strengthen it in your own exploration of this exciting magickal path. Tap into your individual direct relationship with the Divine and feel new joy come into your life. ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Is Nothing Something?

    Kids' Questions and Zen Answers About Life, Death, Family, Friendship, and Everything in Between

    by Thich Nhat Hanh ...
    Illustrated by Jessica McClure ...
    In Is Nothing Something? Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh answers heartfelt, difficult, and funny questions from children of all ages. Illustrated with original full-color artwork by Jessica McClure, Is Nothing Something? will help adults plant the seeds of mindfulness in the young children in their lives. Beginning with the most basic questions, "What is important in life?" and "Why is my brother mean ... Read more

    $14.39 CAD

  • Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons

    Nature, Literature, and the Arts

    by Haruo Shirane ...
    Elegant representations of nature and the four seasons populate a wide range of Japanese genres and media—from poetry and screen painting to tea ceremonies, flower arrangements, and annual observances. In Japan and the Culture of the Four Seasons, Haruo Shirane shows how, when, and why this practice developed and explicates the richly encoded social, religious, and political meanings of this ... Read more

    $36.79 CAD

  • A New History of Shinto

    by John Breen, Mark Teeuwen ...
    Series series Wiley Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion
    This accessible guide to the development of Japan’s indigenous religion from ancient times to the present day offers an illuminating introduction to the myths, sites and rituals of kami worship, and their role in Shinto’s enduring religious identity.Offers a unique new approach to Shinto history that combines critical analysis with original researchExamines key evolutionary moments in the long ... Read more

    $43.99 CAD

  • The Dalai Lama on What Matters Most

    Conversations on Anger, Compassion, and Action

    by Noriyuki Ueda, The Dalai Lama ...
    An insightful dialogue between the Dalai Lama and renowned anthropologist Noriyuki Ueda.A few years ago, prominent cultural anthropologist Noriyuki Ueda sat down with the Dalai Lama for a lively two-day conversation. This little book is the result. In it are some surprising truths and commonsense wisdom."The attachment that seeks what is good is worthwhile. Seeking enlightenment is a kind of ... Read more

    $23.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus