Journeys East: 20th Century Western Encounters with Eastern Religous Traditions (The Library of Perennial Philosophy) Reviews

Journeys East: 20th Century Western Encounters with Eastern Religous Traditions (The Library of Perennial Philosophy)





This groundbreaking book combines deep erudition with the dramatic intensity of a great documentary film. Telling the story of the twentieth century’s encounters between East and West by exploring the lives of many of the most fascinating scientists, intellectuals, artists, and spiritual seekers of our time, it traces the impact of Eastern thought upon the West and delves into the reasons for the growing Western interest in Eastern religions. It is at once a definitive history of an important dimension of twentieth century religious thought and a compelling adventure. It concludes with a section that helps us to perceive the timeless value of the many Eastern contributions to the West's current intellectual and spiritual state.









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