Eastern philosophy is distinguished from other modes of thought by its concern with the entirety of human experience -- not only intellectual questions. This explains why so many Eastern disciplines emphasize the nonintellectual art of meditation. The author draws upon his knowledge of Sanskrit and Chinese, as well as decades of meditation practice, in exploring the major tenets of Confucius, Lao Tzu, Patanjal, Buddha, and the Dalai Lama in this thoughtfully written guide.