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Zen
Zen combines hundreds of traditional kong-ans with vivid artwork, in a unique volume exploring the crucial balance between the self and the world. The kong-ans, selected from the work of an eminent Zen Master, encompass not only Chinese and Korean Zen, but also the Zen of Lao-tzu and even the Christian tradition. Original Chinese calligraphy and ornamental line art adorn every page, and are augmented by a dozen full-color photographs upon which to meditate. Packaged with a beautiful satin-bound cover and clasp.
Complete Atlas of the World
Complete Atlas of the World is the ultimate insight into our planet and the clearest, most concise overview of the world's geography. This incredible guide showcases locations from Boston to Bangkok and beyond with over 330 maps, including over 100 city plans, to truly bring these landscapes to life. Complete Atlas of the World is the definitive look at the world we live in. Detailed terrain models and colour schemes offer accessible mapping of unsurpassed quality. Complete Atlas of the World is now fully revised and updated to reflect recent geopolitical changes such as the new nation of South Sudan and the annexation of Crimea. Understand the fascinating world in which we live with this fantastic resource. Previous edition ISBN 9781405394413
Encyclopedia of Monasticism: A-L
First published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Bios Companion
This text describes the functions that the BIOS controls and how these relate to the hardware in a PC. It covers the CMOS and chipset set-up options found in most common modern BIOSs. It also features tables listing error codes needed to troubleshoot problems caused by the BIOS.
Buddhist Behavioral Codes and the Modern World
Within the scope of the English-language literature on Buddhism, the codes of behavior mandated by Buddhist doctrine represent an infrequently discussed topic. The selections here consist of essays on Buddhism by 17 scholars and practitioners, who address the ongoing evolution of Buddhist doctrine as reflected in its cultural, temporal, political, and geographical accommodations from the earliest days, to the present, and into the future. Past precedent is used as a means of clarifying the precise role of the precepts in the modern world as Buddhists face the 21st century and continue to encounter diverse cultural contexts. Scholars, practitioners, and students alike will find instructive th...
Encyclopedia of Monasticism
The two-volume Encyclopedia of Monasticism describes the monastic traditions of both Christianity and Buddhism with more than 600 entries on important monastic figures of all periods and places, surveys of countries and localities, and topical essays covering a wide range of issues (e.g., art, behavior, economics, liturgy, politics, theology, and scholarship). Coverage encompasses not only geography and history worldwide but also the contemporary dilemmas of monastic life. Recent upheavals in certain countries are highlighted (Korea, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc.). Topical essays subtitled Christian Perspectives and Buddhist Perspectives explore in imaginative fashion comparisons and contrasts between Christian and Buddhist monasticism. Encyclopedia of Monasticism also includes more than 500 color and black and white illustrations covering all aspects of monastic life, art, and architecture.
The Routledge Handbook of Tourism and Hospitality Education
Tourism is much more than an economic sector, it is also a social, cultural, political, and environmental force that drives societal change. Understanding, responding to, and managing this change will inevitably require knowledge workers who are able to address a range of problems associated with tourism, travel, hospitality, and the increasingly complex operating environment within which they exist. The purpose of this Handbook is to provide an insightful and authoritative account of the various issues that are shaping the higher educational world of tourism, hospitality and events education and to highlight the creative, inventive and innovative ways that educators are responding to these ...
