Ancient Eastern Philosophy & Philosophers
Ancient Eastern Philosophy is rich in wisdom and beauty. They understood the dynamic unity of reality, interconnection of all things and a harmonious, moral way of life which results from our connection to the cosmos.
We hope you enjoy our gallery of famous Chinese / Indian Philosophers and Mystics (Lao Tzu, Confucius, Buddha, Mahatma Mohandas K. Gandhi and the Dalai Lama).
We also have a comprehensive Philosophy Physics Metaphysics website with some interesting pages on Ancient Eastern Philosophy - Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism and Taoism. These pages are rather unique because they not only provide a summary of their main ideas (founded on the dynamic unity of reality), but most importantly explain this interconnection of all things (i.e. how matter exists and interacts with all other matter in the universe). See also; Physics, Philosophy, Cosmology, Evolution, Religion
The most important characteristic of the Eastern world view is the awareness of the unity and mutual interrelation of all things and events, the experience of all phenomena in the world as manifestations of a basic oneness. All things are seen as interdependent and inseparable parts of this cosmic whole; as different manifestations of the same ultimate reality. ... In Eastern philosophy, the main terms used in Hinduism and Buddhism have dynamic connotations. The word Brahman is derived from the Sanskrit root 'brih' (to grow) and thus suggests a reality which is dynamic and alive. (Fritjof Capra, The Tao of Physics)
Flowing with the Tao: Balance, Harmony, Oneness "Being one with nature, the sage is in accord with the Tao." |
Lao Tzu Pictures Taoism Quotes Tao Philosophy "The Tao that can be expressed is not the eternal Tao." |
Tao Te Ching: The Law of Nature Lao Tzu "If people do not revere the Law of Nature, It will ...adversely affect them. If they accept it with knowledge and reverence, It will accommodate them with balance and harmony." |
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Wisdom of East: Confucius on Men's Habits "Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart." |
Confucius Eastern Philosophy / Mysticism "To learn and from time to time to apply what one has learned, isn't that a pleasure?" |
Eastern Philosophy: Confucius Knowledge Antiquity "I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there." |
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Eastern Philosophy: Buddha on Good and Evil "Not to do any evil, to cultivate the good, to purify one's mind, this is the Teaching of the Buddhas." |
Buddhism Philosophy of Love "Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world; it is appeased by love. This is an eternal Law. ... If one speaks or acts, with a pure mind, happiness follows ..." |
Spiritual Leader: Gautama Siddhartha (Buddha) "To tread the Noble Eightfold Path requires one to live a life based on a right view, right thought, right speech, right conduct, right vocation, right effort, right attention and right concentration. |
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Buddhist Religion: Gift of Truth "Sabbadanam dhammadanam jinati. The gift of truth excels all other gifts." |
Buddha Pictures Buddhism Art & Quotes "All phenomena link together in a mutually conditioning network." (Siddhartha Gautama: The Buddha, 563-483 B.C.) |
Mahatma Mohandas K Gandhi Political Philosophy " .. Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh or blood walked the earth." (Albert Einstein on Mahatma Mohandas K Gandhi) |
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Mahatma Gandhi Truth Philosophy "All our philosophy is as dry as dust if it is not immediately translated into some act of living service." (Mahatma Gandhi) |
Exiled Tibetan Leader: Tenzin Gyatso "I pray for a more friendly, more caring, and more understanding human family on this planet." |
Dalai Lama: The Art of Happiness "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." |
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Buddhism Philosophy of Compassion: the Dalai Lama "This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." |
