Eastern Wisdom

An Illustrated Guide to the Religions and Philosophies of the East.

An introduction to the history of five Eastern belief systems Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto and their roles in the cultures of the East, emphasizing the key themes and ideas of each tradition and overviewing sacred texts, gods and goddesses, places of worship, and holy days and rituals. Includes numerous color photos, paintings, and maps.