The Wisdom of China and IndiaYutang Lin Here, translated "are the best of the sacred books of Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Lin Yutang has used the best translations whereverpossible and, in many cases, has made new translations of his own. His new introduction, his collection of parables and sayings, and his glossary of Hindu and Chinese terms are important features of the book." |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 3 |
Hymns from the Rigveda | 11 |
The Upanishads | 31 |
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