Charles Johnston sa hlboko ponoril do múdrosti východných tradícií, čo sa odráža v jeho prekladoch kľúčových filozofických diel. Jeho hlboké pochopenie filozofie Védanty mu umožnilo odhaliť podstatu Pataňdžaliho jógových súter a zrod duchovného človeka. Johnstonova práca sa zameriava na filozofické a teozofické otázky, pričom čitateľom ponúka hlboký vhľad do duchovných tradícií Východu. Jeho prístup približuje čitateľom základné myšlienky týchto starovekých múdrostí zrozumiteľnou a prístupnou formou.
Straightforward, easy-to-follow interpretation of ancient guidelines for living a meaningful, purposeful life. Explains the eight limbs of yoga: restraint, observances, posture, breath control, withdrawal from the senses, attention, meditation, and stillness.
The Tao Teh King (Tao Te Ching) forms the fundamental core of modern Taoist philosophy and has informed the beliefs and mode of life of the people of China for 2500 years. For all those who seek peace, contentment, harmony and balance in life, the Tao Teh King is an indispensable resource. Lao Tse's words speak directly to the heart with simple, direct and profound wisdom addressing the core principles of the art of living well.The translation and commentary presented here was completed between 1921 and 1923 and serialized in the periodical magazine The Theosophical Quarterly. The society responsible for the periodical was dissolved some fifteen years later, leaving this translation to lay dormant these many years. It is reproduced verbatim, but with an adjustment in formatting-providing the translation itself, in whole, prior to the commentary-the addition of a foreword, and of additional notes.Charles Johnston's article on the Religion of China, reproduced in this volume, demonstrates the depth of his understanding not only of Ancient China and its religious life, but of its place in the larger context of human religious thought. This wider contextual grasp lends itself to a much more expansive commentary upon the Tao Teh King than we commonly find, as Johnston is able to draw many parallels to other world-teachings, some of which the student may be more intimately familiar.
Focusing on the practical means for spiritual rebirth, this foundational Yoga text from India's Mauryan period reveals the transformative journey from the psychical body to a higher spiritual existence. Charles Johnston, a writer and theosophist, presents Patanjali's teachings in an accessible format, making the profound wisdom of the Yoga Sutras comprehensible for all readers. The text emphasizes the glory and power inherent in this spiritual awakening.
In this translation of the beloved Hindu text, the author brings the Gita to life in English. Readers will gain profound insight into the teachings of Krishna and Arjuna and their relevance to modern life. This is a must-read for anyone interested in spiritual growth and the study of Eastern philosophy.