Foundations of Daoist Ritual (Asien- Und Afrika-Studien der Humboldt-Universitat Zu Berlin, #33)
Tao - the Way - Special Edition
by Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and Lieh Tzu
A handy reader for students and teachers of mysticism in theory and practice, this collects seven expanded conference presentations by foremost Daoist scholar Livia Kohn plus seven chapters of easily accessible translations of relevant primary sources. The work is perfectly suited for classes on comparative religion and mysticism. It is also a valuable resource for general information on the Daoist tradition and its rich mystical heritage.
Exorcism in Daoism (Asien- Und Afrika-Studien der Humboldt-Universitat Zu Berlin, #36)
The Chuang Tzu stands alongside the Tao Te Ching as a founding classic of Taoism. The Inner Chapters are the only sustained section of this text widely believed to be the work of Chuang Tzu himself, dating to the 4th century BC. They are full of fantastic tales - of a gigantic fish that becomes a bird; a cook who never sharpens his blade though he butchers numberless oxen; a magical being who lives in the mountains, lives off air and dew and rides on cloud carts pulled by dragons; a student of...
Dao and Daoist Ideas for Scientists, Humanists and Practitioners
In this new collection of previously unpublished papers, Daoism is a philosophy, and it is presented not exclusively as a religion but as a practical way of life related to all aspects of human beings and the natural environment. Since its origins in China thousands of years ago, Daoism has meant harmony with nature and other human beings. Its principles may be applied successfully by those with any or no religion who seek a world of greater understanding, harmony, and peace. Addressed to a broa...
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The Religions of China. Confucianism and Taoism Described and Compared with Christianity
by James Legge
In his 80th year, the great sage Lao-Tzu made a difficult journey to the western gate of China. He was disillusioned that others were unwilling to learn his path to natural goodness and harmony with nature. A border guard asked the old man to write down his wisdom. The result was the Tao Te Ching, which remains China's most enduring sacred text. Now, over 2,000 years later, one of the West's leading authorities on the Tao introduces you to this effortless philosophy for living on Taoism: Essenti...
The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters (SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)
by Stephen Eskildsen