In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adopted and experienced in the search for answers to both ultimate and proximate questions about life and death. This book explores the different pathways Taoism took in that search, touching at many points on the other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. The mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analysed, as well as the more colourful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.
- ISBN13 9781845190866
- Publish Date 3 April 2022 (first published 22 August 2005)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Sussex Academic Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 342
- Language English