David N. Keightley’s seminal essays on the origins of Chinese society are brought together in one volume.

Traces the development of Indian cinema from the 1920s to the mid-1990s, before "Bollywood" erupted onto the world stage.

Challenges traditional views to consider Xunzi as a religious thinker.

Seminal essays on environmental philosophy from Indian, Chinese, and Japanese traditions of thought.

Discusses both depictions of Buddhism in film and Buddhist takes on a variety of films.

Challenges traditional views of the Qin dynasty as an oppressive regime by revealing cooperative aspects of its governance.

Uses both textual and ethnographic sources to demonstrate that in Śaṅkara’s vedānta, brahman is an active force as well as a transcendent ultimate.

A translation of the Īśvara Gītā, a parallel text to the Bhagavad Gītā that promotes religious inclusion.

Contests long-standing claims that Confucianism came to prominence under China's Emperor Wu.

Discusses how Zhou Dunyi's thought became a cornerstone of neo-Confucianism.

A wide ranging consideration of the work of contemporary ethicist David Wong.

The first collection in English of this renowned Korean poet's work.

An innovative approach to teaching Chinese language and culture, using folk and popular songs.

Continues the author’s inquiry into the development of the Chinese philosophical concept Li, concluding in Song and Ming dynasty Neo-Confucianism.

A wide-ranging exploration of Buddhism and family in Asia--from biological families to families created in monasteries.

Exploring homegrown movements and figures, proclaims “American Hinduism” as a distinct religious tradition.

Essays on a wide range of areas and topics in Asian studies for scholars looking to incorporate Asia into their worldview and teaching.

Translation of the first grand synthesis of classic Chinese thought.

Discusses Gandhi’s creative use of ascetic practice, particularly his practice of celibacy, for nonviolent activism.

Looks at the fate of Hong Kong’s unique culture since its reversion to China.

Explores the nonviolent philosophy and environmental activism of India’s Sunderlal Bahuguna.

A fascinating study of the gemstone industry of Jaipur with special emphasis on its ownership class.

An anthology of English translations of primary texts of the Quanzhen (Complete Perfection) school of Daoism.

The first book-length study in English of the Chinese classic, the Li sao (Encountering Sorrow). Includes translations of the Li sao and the Nine Songs.

Discusses the notion of a spiritual master and looks at examples in a variety of world religions.