| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
x, 268 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. Shamanic origins (3000-800 BCE) -- 2. The classical period (700-220 BCE) -- 3. The transformation of Taoism from philosophy into organized religion (20 BCE-600 CE) -- 4. The rise of mystical taoism (300-600 CE) -- 5. The development of alchemical Taoism (200-1200 CE) -- 6. The synthesis of Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism (1000 CE-present) -- 7. Magical Taoism: the way of power -- 8. Divinational Taoism: the way of seeing -- 9. Ceremonial Taoism: the way of devotion -- 10. Internal-Alchemical Taoism: The way of transformation -- 11. Action and Karma Taoism: the way of right action -- 12. Meditation -- 13. Techniques for cultivating the body -- 14. Rites of purification, ceremony, and talismanic magic -- App. 1. Dynasties of China -- App. 2. Map of China -- App. 3. Bibliography of Further Readings. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-255) and index. |
| Subject |
Taoism -- China -- History.
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Taoism.
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| Added Title |
Taoism |
| ISBN |
1570621691 alkaline paper |
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