The scientific collection presents articles and translations on topics related to Eastern civilizations, as well as materials of the same-name permanent seminar of the Institute of the Far East of the Russian Academy of Sciences .. They address a wide range of issues in philosophy, aesthetics, source studies in the cultural area of East and South-East Asia. The present edition is distinguished by a preferential focus on young scientists, as well as a desire to combine the thoroughness and richness of the actual material with experimental approaches and bold conclusions. The book is intended for specialists in Oriental studies, as well as for anyone interested in Eastern civilizations.