In the early centuries after the introduction of Buddhism to China, the new religion had to come to terms with the worldview of the Confucian elite, the inherent Chinese sense of ethnic superiority, and China's indigenous higher religion of Taoism. The Xiaodao lun (Laughing at t…
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'The way that can be told is not the eternal Way; the name that can be named is not the eternal Name.' So begins the first verse of the mysterious Dao De Jing, foundation text of the ancient Chinese religion of Daoism. Often attributed to semi-mythical sage Laozi, the origins of…
This book discusses the central facets of a tradition which can sometimes seem as elusive as the notion of "Dao" itself. The author shows that fundamental to Daoism is the notion of "Wu-wei," or non-action : a paradoxical idea emphasizing alignment of the self with the harmony o…
'The way that can be told is not the eternal Way; the name that can be named is not the eternal Name.' So begins the first verse of the mysterious Dao De Jing, foundation text of the ancient Chinese religion of Daoism. Often attributed to semi-mythical sage Laozi, the origins of…
To understand Taoism is to understand the roots of contemporary Chinese culture. This significant book highlights the significance of Taoism in modern day China and supplies detailed information covering all aspects of a philosophical and religious tradition which is followed by…
To understand Taoism is to understand the roots of contemporary Chinese culture. This significant book highlights the significance of Taoism in modern day China and supplies detailed information covering all aspects of a philosophical and religious tradition which is followed by…
This is the first comprehensive English-language introduction to Taoist ritual both for the scholar and the general reader. In this splendid account, Taoism is presented as a system of religious symbol and action deeply rooted in centuries of Chinese social life. In vivid detail…
