From the stunning beauty of the Taj Mahal, to the charm of local traditions of artistry and dance, to parades of elephants, India is a paradise for the curious, for the reverent, for the adventuresome. This title covers the entire Indian subcontinent from the Himalayas in the north to the tropical southern coastal states of Goa, and Kerala.
Introduces the essential teachings of Buddha and shows how these teachings ha been expressed in the art, architecture, rituals, symbols, and festivals of various cultures.
Yoga is Sanskrit for that which unites . It is a method for restoring our lost wholeness by unifying the personality around a silent centre, and back in the 3rd century BC Patanjali explained how this may come about. Shearer's translation brings these ancient teachings to a modern audience.