What is Eastern philosophy?
Eastern philosophy very broadly refers to the various schools of thought from Asia, including perspectives from India, China, Persia, Japan, and Korea. What is Himalayan philosophy? The Himalayas span over six countries including the ancient lands of India, China, and Tibet. This area represents the origin for a number of major Eastern philosophies. Although Dr. Jayaram draws from several philosophies of the region, he most often focuses on Indian, Chinese, and Tibetan systems such as Vedanta, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, and Confucianism. What is Vedanta? Vedanta is the underlying philosophy of Hinduism, traditionally known as Sanatana Dharma. Vedanta is often translated as the culmination of knowledge. Vedanta is classically given by three works: the Upanishads, the Brahmasutra, and the Bhagavad Gita. The Upanishads are the philosophical portions of the Vedas, often in the context of a discourse between student and teacher. The Brahmasutra is a text by Vyasa, describing the intricate
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