Books published by World Wisdom Books

Worshipped by millions of Hindus worldwide, Shiva (¿the auspicious one¿) is the god of love, righteousness, forgiveness, longevity, protection, health, and prosperity. He is said to bring good fortune, grace, and compassion. Shiva is depicted as clothed in ashes, with the crescent moon crowning his head, the holy river Ganges flowing from his matted hair, a third eye on his forehead, a serpent around his neck, and a tiger skin around his waist. As Nataraja, or ¿Lord of the Dance¿, he controls the forces of creation, preservation, and destruction. Award-winning author, Demi, presents the life and teaching of this central god within the Hindu pantheon, replete with stunning illustrations that faithfully reflect the ancient traditions of Hindu painting and iconography. Also included is an appendix of Hindu prayers to the god Shiva and notes on his representation as ¿Lord of the Dance¿.

With over one billion followers around the world, Buddhism, with its many schools and cultural forms, is a vast and complex field of study. This title offers both general and specialist readers an accessible and concise introduction to the essential features of Buddhism.

This is an anthology of 25 essays by the leading exponents of the perennialist school of comparative religious thought. It aims to be the most accessible introduction yet to the perspective of the Perennial Philosophy.