For more than a half-century, the spiritual philosophies of the East--from India to Japan, from yoga to Buddhism--have influenced our lives in the West. This captivating anthology features fifty authors, among them leading teachers, writers, and practitioners of the major spiritual traditions rooted in Asia, who share their favorite teaching stories and poems, along with the wisdom they gained from them. This combination of ancient text and contemporary memoir brings together simple "turning words" and the sustaining, practical insights they inspire.

“In wisdom of the East', people from different walks of life describe how their lives have been changed by their religious practice. These moving vignettes illustrate vividly two truths: that the most intimate and personal experience can also be the most universal, and that a strong spiritual practice is the necessary base for activism. This book will inspire and delight its readers.”