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In The Heart Sūtra: Revisiting Its Texts, History, and Meaning, Henry C. H. Shiu investigates the historical origins of the Heart Sūtra, a significant Buddhist scripture. He compares the Sanskrit texts with their Chinese and Tibetan translations to analyse whether the Heart Sūtra might be a Chinese apocryphon, through detailed linguistic examination. To achieve this goal, Shiu thoroughly examines the primary sources from which the scripture was extracted. He emphasises the necessity of reading the Heart Sūtra in the larger context of the Perfection of Wisdom literature, which contains the essence of Mahāyāna Buddhist teaching. In this monograph, Shiu successfully transcends the boundaries between the Chinese, Indian and Tibetan Buddhist traditions and provides a revisionist interpretation of the Heart Sūtra.

“Emptiness” is an experience that many people have had—mostly stumbled upon unexpectedly. What exactly is emptiness? Can it actually be practiced? The Heart Sutra is the shortest, most condensed teaching on emptiness among all of the Prajanaparamita Sutras, seems to be focused exclusively on emptiness. How can this sutra be used to help you progress in your spiritual practice? Ultimately, the realization of the heart of prajnaparamita is, in and of itself, the Path. In this book, you will read about how to use the Heart Sutra as a compact guide to practice and the Path. Master Nan’s teachings are packed with pith instructions, both the do’s and don’ts, for success in practice. Practical, to the point, and illustrated with thought-provoking anecdotes, his teachings are relevant to practitioners of all proclivities, from beginners to advanced.

內容簡介 Wisdom That Transforms Lives Twenty-five centuries ago, a man who had once lived in royal luxury walked barefoot across the dusty plains of India, sharing insights that would forever change human history. The Buddha—“the Awakened One”—dedicated forty-nine years of his life to illuminating the path beyond suffering for all who would listen. This first volume presents 36 stories from the Buddha’s life and the lives of his disciples, each revealing the Buddha’s remarkable ability to meet people where they were and guide them toward realization. Readers will discover the Buddha’s insights on the importance of kindness, right speech, right actions, and community living that remain profoundly relevant to our lives today. Each story concludes with “Words of Wisdom” that connect ancient guidance to contemporary challenges. Throughout the collection, we see how the Buddha’s gentle yet powerful approach led others to profound insights, inspiring many to become his disciples and

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertainty Helga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it e

～在瑜伽墊上找到你的魔法～ 透過呼吸和體位法安穩接地Ｘ留意日月星辰的神聖循環Ｘ探索脈輪的魔法能量 【專業推薦】 ◎《女巫瑜伽：瑜伽墊上的療癒魔法》是女巫和女瑜伽士都會喜歡的一本好書。如果你想要深化與大地能量的連結，結合古老的巫術智慧，以及瑜伽的靈性修練，這本書是非常實用的工具書。莎拉．羅賓森編寫了一本淺顯易懂、內容豐富的指南，無論是對魔法有興趣的瑜伽士，或是剛接觸巫術的見習女巫，都能獲益良多。這也是一本很好的入門書，能帶領讀者投入日常魔法實作、學習最紮實的瑜伽技巧，並從中發現兩者之間共通的美好。 ──烏瑪．丁斯莫爾圖里博士（Uma Dinsmore-Tuli），睡眠瑜伽協會（Yoga Nidra Network）與英國聖多薩生態瑜伽營創辦人 ◎《女巫瑜伽：瑜伽墊上的療癒魔法》精彩有趣、文筆流暢，主題也讓人耳目一新，為當代巫術文學開拓了新的沃土，實在難能可貴。作者用真摯而暖心的口吻、循序漸進的引導，鼓勵讀者去發掘、探索屬於自己的魔法，創造心靈富足的生活，是這本書真正的價值所在。 ──菲利絲．庫羅特（Phyllis Curott），威卡女祭司兼人權律師，世界宗教議會（The Parliament of the World's Religions）榮譽副主席，《魔法威卡：喚醒你內在的神聖魔法》、《The Witches’ Wisdom Tarot》塔羅牌套組等全球暢銷書作家 ◎《女巫瑜伽：瑜伽墊上的療癒魔法》以饒富興味、深入淺出的文筆，完美結合兩種古老傳統。對於想要透過創新與創意兼具的方式，結合巫術信仰與瑜伽靈修的現代讀者，這本是不能錯過的經典好書。 ──愛麗絲．格里斯特（Alice B Grist），《Dirty and Divine》作者 ◎《女巫瑜伽：瑜伽墊上的療癒魔法》是一本膾炙人口的好書，揉合了瑜伽與巫術傳統，將自然魔法帶到瑜伽墊上與生活中。莎拉以溫柔的筆觸，引導讀者運用東方古老智慧與西方巫術概念，為生活注入更多美好，並在過程中提供關於女神、儀式等豐富資訊與實作建議。無論是想探索巫術的瑜伽士，或是希望深化魔法能量的女巫，這本書都是絕佳的修行指南。 ──琳恩．舒曼（Lyn Thurman），《Goddess Rising》、《The Inner Goddess Revolution》作者 ◎如果我決定開始練瑜伽，這本書就是我的首選參考書。 ──寶拉．布萊

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聶永真封面設計＋白傑內頁插畫 雙封面＋雙向閱讀 許力心＋龔大中 七十二個迷物驚奇 迷物推薦 TaiTaiLIVEWILD阿泰呆呆、方序中、李明璁、杜祖業、許育華、張鐵志 黃子佼、路嘉怡、齊振涵、盧建彰、聶永真、蘇宇鈴 「物是開始，是過程，物讓我們的故事持續下去，物讓我深深的相信，原來天長地久不是誤會一場。一起被物療癒吧！」──許力心 「我們所愛的東西包圍著我們，形成了我們所處的世界，而我們看物的方式也形成了我們的世界觀。藉著欣賞、觸摸、使用去感受物的存在，同時也確認了自己的存在。」──龔大中 「迷物」，著迷於物。這本書，是七十二個關於迷物的故事，走進這本書，就像走進一座壯闊的森林，綺麗豐富的生態，也隱藏著各種驚奇。走在這座神秘的森林裡，有時會遇見修傘的老伯伯、一群忠心耿耿的修卡戰鬥員、美麗而莊嚴的鹿正轉身凝視，而一回頭，小貞子與海綿寶寶正手牽手走來，一起搭上貓巴士回家。這座由心愛之物所構成的森林，包圍著我們，成為生命的養份，從過往到如今，再到未來的未來，持續給予支持的力量。 每個人都有自己的一座森林，你的森林是什麼模樣呢？這些曾經豐饒了生命的物品、故事與回憶，珍貴而動人。或許有些物品早已遺失甚是消亡，但在心中的樣貌不會消失。這本書，開啟了時空的秘密之門，只要你願意，隨時都可走進這座森林，重溫感動與美好，一起被物療癒吧。 方序中──究方社負責人 靈感常常來自工作以外的生活，盡情享受迷人的過程，也是一種觀察生命與誠實的感受。 杜祖業──GQ國際中文版總編輯 製造消費的專家廣告人的物我故事既糾結又迷人，珍惜這些成為記憶座標的物，回首剪不斷理還亂的迷物之路，嘴角依然帶著微笑。 許育華──專欄作家 兩位是說故事的高手，把自己與廣告圈的故事、愛物的心意說得興味盎然，讀來津津有味。 張鐵志──VERSE創辦人暨總編輯 這是兩位最優秀的創意人對物的詮釋與情感書寫，對讀者而言更是一本迷人的靈感之書。 路嘉怡──作家、藝人 我不敢在從小唯一夢想的職業本人──廣告公司創意總監──的面前班門弄斧，我只能從文字細節當中，仿效並窺探著兩位作者的腦細節。打開這本書，你會發現你離創意人，其實沒那麼遠。 齊振涵──WISDOM®品牌總監 走火而入迷，鍾情地癡迷，願您我深陷，迷物的森林。 盧建彰──導演 做為幾篇故事裡的配角，我不得不說，這些精彩的故事可惜你們不在現場，但未來你

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The English edition of Liu Lihong’s milestone work is a sublime beacon for the profession of Chinese medicine in the 21st century. Classical Chinese Medicine delivers a straightforward critique of the politically motivated “integration” of traditional Chinese wisdom with Western science during the last sixty years, and represents an ardent appeal for the recognition of Chinese medicine as a science in its own right. Professor Liu’s candid presentation has made this book a bestseller in China, treasured not only by medical students and doctors, but by vast numbers of non-professionals who long for a state of health and well-being that is founded in a deeper sense of cultural identity. Oriental medicine education has made great strides in the West since the 1970s, but clear guidelines regarding the “traditional” nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remain undefined. Classical Chinese Medicine not only delineates the educational and clinical problems faced by the profession in bo

Why is Selflessness a way to Wisdom? This book is a real story, but more than that it is also a book for academic life education purpose. It first contains real stories from eleven suicide prevention telephone hotline volunteers of the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (SBHK) who had been serving for more than 25 years. They came from all walks of life such as engineer, businessman, teacher, nurses and housewife. There were episodes of unforgettable conversation between volunteers and clients, stories of how volunteer managed the situation when a suicide attempt was ongoing at the other end of the phone. Based on these stories, the author, who are also a long-serving volunteers of SBHK himself, combined with several academic references to explore relationships between empathy, selflessness, virtues, transcendence, wisdom and Eudaimonia (ultimate happiness) which human being should be aware of and to try to understand. This book consists of two parts. The first part is a series of stor

巴菲特：「查理・蒙格對我的影響無可取代， 如果我死咬著葛拉漢的方法，一定會比現在窮得多。 他用思想的力量，擴展了我的視野…… 我對他的感激，無以言表。」 ★亞馬遜網站股票類暢銷書 ★郭恭克（獵豹財務長）、雷浩斯（價值投資部落客暨財經作家）價值推薦 查理‧蒙格（Charlie Munger）是波克夏海瑟威公司的副董事長，是華倫‧巴菲特（Warren Buffett）五十年來不可或缺的幕後軍師。相對於巴菲特的全球知名度，蒙格行事低調，甚至刻意把自己的財富控制在《富比士》（Forbes）全球富豪榜以下。他專心認真地提供想法和建議給巴菲特，成為巴菲特口中讓他們二人「一加一大於二」的長期合夥人。 蒙格和巴菲特都是價值投資法的忠實實踐者，蒙格的投資績效屢屢超過大盤，而他相信每個投資人都能和他一樣成功。他發展出一套「初階的普世智慧」（elementary, worldly wisdom）哲學，主張投資人應涉獵各領域初階的重要知識，包括經濟學、商管、心理學、道德倫理等，這套哲學讓他可以在思考投資時排除情感因素，能用更全面的觀點理解事物，避免常見的陷阱。 蒙格運用他的投資哲學成功走過近半個世紀，本書是從他的訪談、演講、著作及致股東信，再加上資金經理人、其他價值投資者和商管個案研究者的評述匯整而成，完整呈現其投資哲學的精華。巴菲特曾說：「蒙格對我的影響無可取代」，相信你也能從本書中了解價值投資、習得蒙格的投資智慧。

Kung Fu has evolved from a traditional means of defence to become a system of attacking and defending oneself, with or without weapons, exercising the body and maintaining good physical and mental health. As such, these practices have found an international following. Yet what has remained a largely unexplored area is the scientific principles behind these martial arts. This book not only covers the brief history of Chinese martial arts, but also brings together the wisdom of a Kung Fu grand master with a scientist and teacher to explain the scientific reasons why Kung Fu is the powerful practice that it is. Using the principles of physics, biomechanics and biology, with a number of drawings showing some basic postures of Kung Fu, the authors present a deep understanding of how the styles, the specific movements and methods of attack and defence operate.

Modern architecture has become increasingly concerned about the integration and harmony between the natural and built environments. Terms like environmental protection and management, energy conservation, renewable energy, sustainability and ecology have been pouring into our ears on a daily basis. In fact, all these concepts are not new from an ancient Chinese point of view; Feng Shui or more academically, Kan Yu, is exactly the traditional Chinese wisdom aimed at creating harmony between the environment, buildings and people. Feng Shui is the philosophy which has influenced traditional building design in China for thousands of years. Based on Scientific Feng Shui for the Built Environment: Fundamentals and Case Studies published in 2011, this enhanced new edition has further taken into account the enhancements and new inputs in theories and applications. Emphasis is placed on two themes, sustainability and science. New case studies regarding sustainable design as viewed from a Feng

"Arthur's depth and breadth of knowledge on growing food plants are beyond compare, both theoretically and practically. His love of plants in general, and growing vegetables in particular, is clearly evident in the quality and variety of vegetables he grows in his own garden. He is also an excellent teacher, who gives clear and detailed explanations for everything he demonstrates, both in person and in his inspiring books. Arthur’s hard earned experience is an invaluable source of information and he constantly researches and experiments to enhance understanding of growing food plants. This second edition of Growing Your Own Food in Hong Kong expands on the rich content of his first book on the subject. Whether you are a novice, experienced gardener or armchair student, it is an invaluable source of wisdom used together with the first edition or as a new arrival in your reference library."──Vivien Wallis, Long time Hong Kong gardener, Past Vice Chair, The Hong Kong Gardening Society 「他在

用來吟誦的詩！精選51首雋永經典英詩，首首唯美動人。 用來聆聽的詩！沉浸優美英詩吟誦，曲曲動聽。 用來觀賞的詩！穿插世界名畫，引你走進詩畫之境。 用來學習的詩！詳介詩人的背景和詩風，賞析詩歌。 A poem begins in delight and ends in wisdom. 詩，始於歡愉，而終於智慧。 ─美國詩人，佛洛斯特 (Robert Frost, 1874-1963) Poetry is thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. 詩，是會呼吸的思想，是會焚燒的文字。 ─英國詩人，湯瑪斯．格雷 ( Thomas Gray, 1716-1771) Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings. 詩是波濤情感的自然流露。 ─英國詩人，渥茲華斯 (William Wordsworth, 1770-1850) 一般人讀「英詩」，往往墜入五里霧中，難入其境掌握詩之真義。究其根本，英詩不僅具備特有的格律、用詞、艱澀的古字，加上詩人所賦予的修辭技巧，在在讓英詩有令人望之卻步，不敢親近之感。 本書依照時代先後排序，精選英國自伊麗莎白時代至維多利亞時代的二十位代表詩人，以愛情詩為主軸，每章開頭先說明該時代背景、詩歌的變革及代表詩人，接著介紹該時代詩人的詩歌作品與解析。 不論詩歌想表達的是詩人的愛國情懷、一個故事、一段回憶或一段戀情。在透過對時代背景的了解，加以詩人風格及詩作分析，都能引領讀者進入「思」與「想」的跌宕起伏，激盪出詩情與詩意。 選詩採中英對照，附有單字解釋及音標，讓讀者便於理解研究；行文間搭配名家插畫，品詩情佐以畫意，讓人馳騁於英詩的想像世界，沐浴在藝術之美中。 【本書所羅列的詩人】 1. Sir Thomas Wyatt（湯姆斯．懷亞特爵士） 2. Christopher Marlowe（克里斯多夫．馬婁） 3. William Shakespeare（威廉．莎士比亞） 4. Sir Philip Sidney（菲利浦．西德尼爵士） 5. Ben Johnson（班．強生） 6. Andrew Marvell（安德魯．馬維爾） 7. John Donne（約翰．但恩） 8. Robert Herrick（羅伯．海瑞克） 9. Wil

Renowned astrologist master Peter So invented his very own So Clan Feng Shui. Unlike any predecessor, he champions the re-interpretation of ancient wisdom with modern applications, earning recognition among countless clients. In this book, Master So handpicked the most popular subject matters and the most practical Feng Shui applications for his readers, such as how to choose and decorate a house and ways to ward off mishaps in an office. - Feng Shui implications of “missing corners,” floor number of a flat - Do’s and don’ts for decorating main entrance, living room, bedroom, kitchen, washrooms and offices - Feng Shui setups for boosting love luck, dissipating unwanted love luck, blocking leakage of wealth, notching up income and bringing in more people - Ways to overcome or dissipate negative energies from indoor or outdoor sources; elaborate explanations on every Feng Shui tool - Highlights include Feng Shui setups for keeping your job, finding a new job, getting a salary raise and

本書分上、下二冊，蒐集世界各地諺語菁華共1,000句，上下冊各500句。為求各地諺語能相互比較，另蒐集「義近諺語」1,032句，附列於相關主句之後，並依諺語之性質分章編列。其內容如下： 【上冊】分道德與修養（Moral and Cultivation）、學問與智慧（Learning and Wisdom）、人生思想（Thoughts for Life）、意志與毅力（Ambition and Willpower）、言行（Words and Deeds）以及政治（Politics）共五章。 【下冊】分處事態度（Attitudes toward Work）、人際關係（Interpersonal Relationship）、親情（The Love of Blood Relatives）、友情（Friendship）、男人與女人（Men and Women）、健康（Health）、財富（Wealth）以及其他（Others）共八章。 本書編譯之目的，乃欲使讀者浸淫於世界各類諺語菁華之同時，亦能對英文之程度有所增進。熟諳各地諺語不但能洞悉不同民族之文化內涵，亦可作為言談或寫作之引言，以強化其立論基礎，並可做為個人修身養性之準繩。

本書分上、下二冊，蒐集世界各地諺語菁華共1,000句，上下冊各500句。為求各地諺語能相互比較，另蒐集「義近諺語」1,032句，附列於相關主句之後，並依諺語之性質分章編列。 其內容如下： 【上冊】分道德與修養（Moral and Cultivation）、學問與智慧（Learning and Wisdom）、人生思想（Thoughts for Life）、意志與毅力（Ambition and Willpower）、言行（Words and Deeds）以及政治（Politics）共五章。 【下冊】分處事態度（Attitudes toward Work）、人際關係（Interpersonal Relationship）、親情（The Love of Blood Relatives）、友情（Friendship）、男人與女人（Men and Women）、健康（Health）、財富（Wealth）以及其他（Others）共八章。 本書編譯之目的，乃欲使讀者浸淫於世界各類諺語菁華之同時，亦能對英文之程度有所增進。熟諳各地諺語不但能洞悉不同民族之文化內涵，亦可作為言談或寫作之引言，以強化其立論基礎，並可做為個人修身養性之準繩。

Our world today is troubled by war and conflicts, and leaders are seeking solutions from different sources, and some are turning to the Confucian principles of benevolence, righteousness, priority, and trust for moral guidance. These are simple concepts pertaining to human relationships and personal development. This book is a rendition of selected parts of The Four Books, focusing on the nature and morality of man, the education process, and the perfect personality, and will help the modern reader to appreciate the essence of Confucian wisdom.

Feng Shui practice has become an important reference for the planning and design of buildings, monuments and even entire cities. In fact Feng Shui is an evolved study of the natural and built environment. By utilizing the natural elements and practical environmental changes, we may improve upon our well-being, relationships, prosperity, health and living environment. People in many advanced countries seek to establish a deeper understanding of these relationships between human and natural environment. Architects from around the world also begin to recognize Feng Shui as a broad ecologically and architecturally connected paradigm. To remove the shadow of superstition for Feng Shui practice, it is essential to use a scientific approach in the hope of combining and fusing ancient wisdom with modern knowledge in building science. Scientific Feng Shui has two meanings, namely (1) the verification of Feng Shui principles scientifically and (2) studying Feng Shui logically in a scientific wa

古今中外能成就偉業者，無不是深諳進退規則之人。他們善於洞悉別人的意圖、審視自己的處境、掌握進退的秘訣，所以能在淘汰中生存、競爭中勝出，贏得最後的桂冠！ 在世界歷史中，為了得到權勢、駕馭他人，無數人把玩著生存遊戲。他們深諳人性叢林的進退規則，洞悉他人的心靈弱點，進而能夠進退自如，將勝券牢牢握於掌中，一舉成功，無數偉大的人物尤其如此。 社會行走的傳世奇書，智者生存的成功兵法！「進退規則」是世界歷史中生存遊戲的典範，是為人處世、行走社會、圓融通達的最佳指南，更是葛拉西安生存策略的完美闡釋，讓你從故事中學到歷史人物的教訓，從道理中領悟生存的方略。熟讀本書，你將能在細微的差別中找到成功的方向、處世的錦囊、生存的秘密與永恆的定律。 作者簡介 拉西安 葛拉西安（Baltasar Gracian, 1601～1658），一六○一年出生於西班牙阿拉貢的貝爾蒙特村，十八歲時進入耶穌會見習修行，此後五十年歷任軍中神父、告解神父、宣教師、教授與行政人員（當過幾所耶穌會學院的院長或副院長）。在和平與戰爭期間，他長期細心觀察人類的行為，因此獲得寫作格言警句的靈感。葛拉西安著作頗豐，《智慧書》（The Art of The Worldly Wisdom）、《英雄寶鏡》（A pocket mirror for heroes）是其最著名的兩部作品。