Publisher's Synopsis
Confucious, Lao Tsu and Buddha are just a few of the great spiritual masters and thinkers that the Orient has gifted the world. Their philosophies influence the lives of millions of people and permeate the existence of many populations still today. Concepts such as meditation, inner peace, a respect for all that is nature, a detachment from worldly goods - all these are key elements of this marked spirituality that today has managed to fascinate and enchant even the more rational, consumer west. This volume, rich in splendid inspirational images and the toughts and reflections of eminent exponents of Eastern wisdom, is a tribute to the thought and spirituality that the Far East has elaborated and spread throughout the world and acts as a stimulus for the reader, accompanying him every day of the year with sayings to inspire and stimulate inner growth.