Eastern Philosophy

Eastern or Asian thought includes Chinese, Indian, and Japanese philosophy among others. For example, included in Chinese philosophy is Taoism, Confucianism and Zen Buddhism. Indian philosophy is derived from aspects of Hinduism, which include the Upanishads, Vedanta, Yogic systems, as well as the early schools of Buddhism.

Asian philosophy is very different from Occidental philosophy. Often Asian philosophy accents the totality of things and in some instances there is a greater awareness of nature. In Asian philosophical systems God may not have human qualities, if God is posited at all.

If one wants to understand the world you live in, one must understand other worlds. As the old adage goes, you cannot see the forest from the trees!

Leading Contributors

Latest articles in Eastern Philosophy

Eckhart Tolle Talks About Compassion

You've moved on from seeking the past and dreaming the future. Now feel the full nature of compassion, as explained by spiritual thinker, Eckhart Tolle.

Nov 7, 2011 – Janet Cameron

The End of Suffering - Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now

The dual nature of true compassion is an awareness of a common bond of shared mortality and immortality, says Eckhart Tolle.

Nov 5, 2011 – Janet Cameron

Why Indigenous Prophecies Can Guide Us To a Soft Landing

Voices in support of the Natural Villages approach to community development speak out; attending to the details of Hopi, Vedic, - other Shamanic prophecies.

Sep 12, 2011 – Johanna Parry Cougar

Astika – the Orthodox Schools of Indian Philosophy

Learn the basic principles of the six schools of classical Indian philosophy: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta.

Aug 26, 2011 – Thais Campos

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp – Meaning and Symbolism

Aladdin's story hides a beautiful message - wishes only come true once you can abandon them. Understand the symbolic meaning of Aladdin's magic lamp.

Mar 15, 2011 – Thais Campos

Subscribe to feed