Important teachingsof Asian wisdom in a single, accessible volume

Light
from the East

A GATHERING
OF ASIAN WISDOM

Frank MacHovec

176 pp, 51⁄2 x 81⁄2", 12 b&w photos, ISBN 1-880656-98-1, $16.95

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Compared to the West, the East focuses more on developing individual character by reflection, meditation, and concentration. This book describes many sources of “light from the East.” Non-denominational, they have much to teach us about ourselves and the meaning of life. Here in one volume is a guide to the great spiritual tradition of Asia, “the light from the East.” A sampling of its contents:

Indian, Tibetan, and Zen Buddhism
Hinduism
Yoga
Taoism
Confucianism
Feng Shui
T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Falun Gong
Shinto
With excerpts from
 Tibetan Book of the Dead
Book of Five Rings
And complete translations of
 I Ching
Book of Tao
Kakuan’s Bull

Light from the East is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to understand the wisdom of Asia. Fully indexed, it is an ideal supplementary text for classes in cultural diversity, world religions, philosophy and psychology. Included are instructions for meditation and personal spiritual development.

Frank Machovec is a retired psychologist who began studying Eastern philosophies during the Korean War as a Marine seeking to understand the enemy he might face. His continuing study has resulted in translations of many Asian spiritual works. This book is the result of 50 years of reflection and study. He lives with his wife near the mountains of central Virginia, close to nature and its timeless source of inspiration and spirituality.

Truth is one, though sages speak of it by many names.
Rig Veda, 10th century BCE

FROM THE INTRODUCTION
The goal of Light from the East is to present the wisdom of Asia without bias, not to convert or persuade but to allow the light to shine of and by itself. I made every effort to stay out of the way of and not distort that pure, natural light. Every available version of ancient writings was used, in an effort to discern what was most likely the original intent. Read this book you will be able to see how similar Eastern philosophies and religions are, that there is in fact one light from the East.

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