| Teachings of the Tao Contributor(s): Wong, Eva (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570622450 ISBN-13: 9781570622458 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 1996 Annotation: A beginner's entree into the writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, this book consists of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, and sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity. 10 line drawings. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Taoist - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) |
| Dewey: 299.514 |
| LCCN: 96009728 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.68" W x 7.44" (0.41 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Asian - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "The Tao that can be spoken of is not the real Way," reads a famous line from the Tao-te-ching. But although the Tao cannot be described by words, words can allow us to catch a fleeting glimpse of that mysterious energy of the universe which is the source of life. The readings in this book are a beginner's entr e into the vast treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, and sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity. |