Daoism

Author : Yi'e Wang
Publisher : 五洲传播出版社
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 7508505980

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Daoism in China by Yi'e Wang Pdf

This book provides a systemic introduction of Daoism in China. Subjects includes the spirituality in early China, establishment and lineage of the celestial masters, Daoist deities, temples, and sacred places, the influence of Daoism in culture and customs. With black and white photographs, including shrines, temples, and deities.

Author : Livia Kohn
Publisher : JBE Online Books
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780980163322

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Introducing Daoism by Livia Kohn Pdf

Author : Laozi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:670129765

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Tao Te Ching by Laozi Pdf

Author : Harold D. Roth
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438482729

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The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism by Harold D. Roth Pdf

In The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism, Harold D. Roth explores the origins and nature of the Daoist tradition, arguing that its creators and innovators were not abstract philosophers but, rather, mystics engaged in self-exploration and self-cultivation, which in turn provided the insights embodied in such famed works as the Daodejing and Zhuangzi. In this compilation of essays and chapters representing nearly thirty years of scholarship, Roth examines the historical and intellectual origins of Daoism and demonstrates how this distinctive philosophy emerged directly from practices that were essentially contemplative in nature. In the first part of the book, Roth applies text-critical methods to derive the hidden contemplative dimensions of classical Daoism. In the second part, he applies a "contemplative hermeneutic" to explore the relationship between contemplative practices and classical Daoist philosophy and, in so doing, brings early Daoist writings into conversation with contemporary contemplative studies. To this he adds an introduction in which he reflects on the arc and influence on the field of early Chinese thought of this rich vein of scholarship and an afterword in which he applies both interpretive methods to the vexing question of the authorship of the Inner Chapters of the Zhuangzi. The Contemplative Foundations of Classical Daoism brings to fruition the cumulative investigations and observations of a leading figure in the emerging field of contemplative studies as they pertain to a core component of early Chinese thought.

Author : Livia Kohn
Publisher : Three Pine Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110696072

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Daoism and Chinese Culture by Livia Kohn Pdf

A long-awaited textbook that introduces the major schools, teachings, and practices of Daoism, this work presents a chronological survey that is thematically divided into four parts: Ancient Thought, Religious Communities, Spiritual Practices, and Modernity. The work offers an integrated vision of the Daoist tradition in its historical and cultural context, establishing connections with relevant information on Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism, popular religion, and political developments. It also places Daoism into a larger theoretical and comparative framework, relating it to mysticism, millenarianism, forms of religious organization, ritual, meditation, and modernity. The book makes ample use of original materials and provides references to further readings and original sources in translation. It is a powerful resource for teaching and studying alike.

Author : Yijie Tang
Publisher : CRVP
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1565180356

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Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, Christianity, and Chinese Culture by Yijie Tang Pdf

Confucianism and Daoism absorbing and mutually transforming new horizons, especially Buddhism; attention to the writings of Matteo Ricci and potential Christian contributions to modern development in Chinese culture.

Author : Kai Zheng
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780429825613

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The Metaphysics of Philosophical Daoism by Kai Zheng Pdf

Drawing on evidence from a wide range of classical Chinese texts, this book argues that xingershangxue, the study of "beyond form", constitutes the core argument and intellectual foundation of Daoist philosophy. The author presents Daoist xingershangxue as a typical concept of metaphysics distinct from that of the natural philosophy and metaphysics of ancient Greece since it focusses on understanding the world beyond perceivable objects and phenomena as well as names that are definable in their social, political, or moral structures. In comparison with other philosophical traditions in the East and West, the book discusses the ideas of dao, de, and "spontaneously self-so", which shows Daoist xingershangxue’s theoretical tendency to transcendence. The author explains the differences between Daoist philosophy and ancient Greek philosophy and proposes that Daoist philosophy is the study of xingershangxue in nature, providing a valuable resource for scholars interested in Chinese philosophy, Daoism, and comparative philosophy.

Author : Catherine Despeux,Livia Kohn
Publisher : Three Pine Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015060662627

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Women in Daoism by Catherine Despeux,Livia Kohn Pdf

Women in Daoism' outlines the status and roles of women in the Daoist tradition from its inception to the present day. It describes the historical development and role of Daoist women in Chinese society, focusing on the different ideals women stood for as much as on the religious practices they cultivated.--Cover.

Author : Thomas Michael
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780791483176

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The Pristine Dao by Thomas Michael Pdf

The Laozi (Daodejing) and the Zhuangzi have long been familiar to Western readers and have served as basic sources of knowledge about early Chinese Daoism. Modern translations and studies of these works have encouraged a perception of Daoism as a mystical philosophy heavy with political implications that advises kings to become one with the Dao. Breaking with this standard approach, The Pristine Dao argues that the Laozi and the Zhuangzi participated in a much wider tradition of metaphysical discourse that included a larger corpus of early Chinese writings. This book demonstrates that early Daoist discourse possessed a distinct, textually constituted coherence and a religious sensibility that starkly differed from the intellectual background of all other traditions of early China, including Confucianism. The author argues that this discourse is best analyzed through its emergence from the mythological imagination of early China, and that it was unified by a set of notions about the Dao that was shared by all of its participants. The author introduces certain categories from the Western religious and philosophical traditions in order to bring out the distinctive qualities constituting this discourse and to encourage its comparison with other religious and philosophical traditions.

Author : David A Palmer,Xun Liu
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520289864

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Daoism in the Twentieth Century by David A Palmer,Xun Liu Pdf

An interdisciplinary group of scholars explores the social history and anthropology of Daoism from the late nineteenth century to the present, focusing on the evolution of traditional forms of practice and community, as well as modern reforms and reinventions. Essays investigate ritual specialists, body cultivation and meditation traditions, monasticism, new religious movements, state-sponsored institutionalization, and transnational networks"--Publisher's Web site.

Author : James Miller
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780231544535

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China's Green Religion by James Miller Pdf

How can Daoism, China's indigenous religion, give us the aesthetic, ethical, political, and spiritual tools to address the root causes of our ecological crisis and construct a sustainable future? In China's Green Religion, James Miller shows how Daoism orients individuals toward a holistic understanding of religion and nature. Explicitly connecting human flourishing to the thriving of nature, Daoism fosters a "green" subjectivity and agency that transforms what it means to live a flourishing life on earth. Through a groundbreaking reconstruction of Daoist philosophy and religion, Miller argues for four key, green insights: a vision of nature as a subjective power that informs human life; an anthropological idea of the porous body based on a sense of qi flowing through landscapes and human beings; a tradition of knowing founded on the experience of transformative power in specific landscapes and topographies; and an aesthetic and moral sensibility based on an affective sensitivity to how the world pervades the body and the body pervades the world. Environmentalists struggle to raise consciousness for their cause, Miller argues, because their activism relies on a quasi-Christian concept of "saving the earth." Instead, environmentalists should integrate nature and culture more seamlessly, cultivating through a contemporary intellectual vocabulary a compelling vision of how the earth materially and spiritually supports human flourishing.

Author : James Miller
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780740157

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Daoism by James Miller Pdf

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.

Author : N. J. Girardot,James Miller,Xiaogan Liu
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015053126556

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Daoism and Ecology by N. J. Girardot,James Miller,Xiaogan Liu Pdf

The authors in this volume consider the intersection of Daoism and ecology, looking at the theoretical and historical implications associated with a Daoist approach to the environment. They also analyze perspectives found in Daoist religious texts and within the larger Chinese cultural context in order to delineate key issues found in the classical texts.

Author : Hans-Georg Moeller
Publisher : Open Court
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812697506

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Daoism Explained by Hans-Georg Moeller Pdf

Hans-Georg Moeller has achieved the perfect blend with Daoism Explained. It is both a fascinating introduction on Daoist thought as well as an original and insightful contribution to Eastern philosophy. This book will take the place of The Tao of Pooh by Hoff. Like that book, Doaism Explained offers a comprehensive presentation of Daoist philosophy that is interesting and easy to follow. The study sheds new light on many Doaist allegories by showing how modern translations often concealed the original wit and humor of the Chinese original, or imposed alien philosophical frameworks on them. It attempts to take away the metaphysical and Christian disguises with which Daoist philosophy has been obscured by Western interpretations in the past 100 years.

Author : David A. Palmer,Elijah Siegler
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226484983

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Dream Trippers by David A. Palmer,Elijah Siegler Pdf

Over the past few decades, Daoism has become a recognizable part of Western “alternative” spiritual life. Now, that Westernized version of Daoism is going full circle, traveling back from America and Europe to influence Daoism in China. Dream Trippers draws on more than a decade of ethnographic work with Daoist monks and Western seekers to trace the spread of Westernized Daoism in contemporary China. David A. Palmer and Elijah Siegler take us into the daily life of the monastic community atop the mountain of Huashan and explore its relationship to the socialist state. They follow the international circuit of Daoist "energy tourism," which connects a number of sites throughout China, and examine the controversies around Western scholars who become practitioners and promoters of Daoism. Throughout are lively portrayals of encounters among the book’s various characters—Chinese hermits and monks, Western seekers, and scholar-practitioners—as they interact with each other in obtuse, often humorous, and yet sometimes enlightening and transformative ways. Dream Trippers untangles the anxieties, confusions, and ambiguities that arise as Chinese and American practitioners balance cosmological attunement and radical spiritual individualism in their search for authenticity in a globalized world.