Daoism by
From T'ai Chi to the Ming Dynasty, this is an engrossing guide to the elusive Chinese tradition of Daoism. Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T'ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, Daoism: A Beginner's Guide will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.
An Introduction to the Philosophy and Religion of Taoism by
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, a companion volume to the bestselling Perspectives of Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Hinduism, 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 analyzed, as well as the more colorful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.
World Religions
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, a companion volume to the bestselling Perspectives of Reality: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Hinduism, 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 analyzed, as well as the more colorful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.
Tales from the Tao: the wisdom of the Taoist masters
Mythology of Asia and the Far East
Rachel Storm presents the ancient mythologies and legends of the Far East in this colour-illustrated reference work. Written in an A to Z format the book includes images of over 130 demons, dragons, places and people that are connected to the myths and legends of the region.
Scriptures of the East
This anthology of scriptures from the word's major religions in English translation discusses the nature and scope of scriptures within each religion and the history of the scripture presented. This volume covers scriptures from religions of the East.
Daoism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Daoist Philosophy - The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Patheos.com - Taoism
Taoism - BBC website
Taoism - Ancient History Encyclopedia
Taoism - ReligionFacts
Taoism in the Tang and Song dynasties - Khan Academy
