Tales Of The Taoist Immortals

Author : Eva Wong
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780834826762

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Tales of the Taoist Immortals by Eva Wong Pdf

As a girl growing up in Hong Kong, Eva Wong heard and memorized many tales told to her by Hong Kong's finest professional storytellers, by actors on the radio, and by her grandmother. These popular tales of the Taoist immortals were also often dramatized in Chinese operas. The stories are of famous characters in Chinese history and myth: a hero's battle with the lords of evil, the founder of the Ming dynasty's treacherous betrayal of his friends, a young girl who saves her town by imitating rooster calls. Entertaining and often provocative, these tales usually include a moral. The immortals are role models in Chinese culture, as well as examples of enlightenment. Some of the immortals were healers, some were social activists, some were aristocrats, and some were entrepreneurs. The tales chosen by Eva Wong here are of the best-known immortals among the Chinese. Their names are household words and their stories are told and retold by one generation to the next.

Author : Eva Wong
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001-07-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781570628092

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Tales of the Taoist Immortals by Eva Wong Pdf

As a girl growing up in Hong Kong, Eva Wong heard and memorized many tales told to her by Hong Kong's finest professional storytellers, by actors on the radio, and by her grandmother. These popular tales of the Taoist immortals were also often dramatized in Chinese operas. The stories are of famous characters in Chinese history and myth: a hero's battle with the lords of evil, the founder of the Ming dynasty's treacherous betrayal of his friends, a young girl who saves her town by imitating rooster calls. Entertaining and often provocative, these tales usually include a moral. The immortals are role models in Chinese culture, as well as examples of enlightenment. Some of the immortals were healers, some were social activists, some were aristocrats, and some were entrepreneurs. The tales chosen by Eva Wong here are of the best-known immortals among the Chinese. Their names are household words and their stories are told and retold by one generation to the next.

Author : 元央
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 7119021427

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Tales of Immortals by 元央 Pdf

Over 100 tales taken from Taoist classics on encounters with the supernatural.

Author : Eva Wong
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590305232

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Tales of the Dancing Dragon by Eva Wong Pdf

Here, Taoist practitioner Eva Wong offers a colorful treatment of the history and evolution of Taoism, told through traditional teaching tales. These tales, which Wong first heard as a child growing up in Hong Kong, are gleaned from the local storytellers and the uncensored chronicles known as yeshi—the wild history of China, not monitored by the official imperial scholars and historians. The stories are by turns mysterious and intriguing, passionate and violent, and they are peppered with colorful characters, including hermits, politicians, social activists, revolutionaries, scholars, scientists, and mystics. Arranged chronologically from prehistory through the early twentieth century, these stories introduce the schools in the Taoist lineages, and capture the defeats and victories of Taoism, its periods of decadence and decay, and its renewal, maturation, and spiritual triumph. Wong puts these stories into context, and shows that Taoism is a dynamic spiritual tradition, constantly changing—and being influenced by—history.

Author : Man-Ho Kwok,Martin Palmer,Joanne O'Brien
Publisher : Random House (UK)
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Ba Xian (Taoist mythology)
ISBN : UVA:X001813392

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The Eight Immortals of Taoism by Man-Ho Kwok,Martin Palmer,Joanne O'Brien Pdf

A collection of tales and legends about the semi-divine Eight Immortals of Chinese Taoism, each of whom is supposed to have lived as an historical person. However the main role of the Eight Immortals is as symbols of the success of Taoist discipline and magic.

Author : Hong Yingming
Publisher : DeepLogic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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”Xian Fo Qi Zong“ 仙佛奇踪; The Sacred Traces of Taoist Immortals and Priests, Buddhas and Zen Masters by Hong Yingming Pdf

“仙佛奇踪“(”Xian Fo Qi Zong”) “The Sacred Traces of Taoist Immortals and Priests, Buddhas and Zen Masters” was written by Hong Yingming in Ming Dynasty. The book includes the first two volumes of the Taoist affairs, from Laozi to Zhang Sanfeng, a total of 63 Taoist immortals and priests; the second two volumes of the Buddhism, with life stories of a total of 61 Buddhas and Zen masters. It can serve as a gateway to understand the two cultures of Taoism and Buddhism in ancient China. The writer Hong Yingming‘s life story is unknown to modern world. He wrote other great works such as “菜根谭”（"Cai Gen Tan"）.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570627255

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The Tao of Health, Longevity, and Immortality by Anonim Pdf

Here is a classic Chinese text on the Taoist arts of longevity and immortality. The text dates from the Five Dynasties (907–960 C. E.) and is attributed to Chungli Ch'uan and Lü Tung-pin—two of the most popular figures of Taoism and Chinese culture. This text focuses on Taoist inner alchemy, a theory and method for transforming the mind from within by using practices such as breath control, calisthenics, meditation practices, and sexual alchemy (the method of gathering energy from a sexual partner). The teachings address the following topics: • The nature of immortality and how it can be attained by realizing the laws of the Tao within us • The art of health • The art of longevity • How to deal with obstacles and recognize spiritual progress The Art of Health, Longevity, and Immortality will be of interest to both beginning students of Taoism and scholars. Wong's introduction includes a concise overview of the evolution of Taoist longevity practices as well as an elucidating section for readers who are unfamiliar with the teachings and practices of Taoist inner alchemy. She also includes a list of helpful hints for reading and understanding each section of the text.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834825260

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Seven Taoist Masters by Anonim Pdf

History and legend are interwoven in this folk novel that both entertains and instructs. Written by an unknown author, Seven Taoist Masters is the story of six men and one woman who overcome tremendous hardships on the journey to self-mastery. These characters and their teacher, Wang Ch'ung-yang, are all historical figures who lived in the Southern Sung (1127–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) dynasties. Wang is regarded as the greatest patriarch of the Complete Reality school, a highly purified branch of Taoism having a strong affinity with Zen Buddhism. The novel brings to life the essentials of Taoist philosophy and practice, both through the instructions offered by Wang—on topics such as the cultivation of mind and body, meditation techniques, and overcoming the obstacles to enlightenment—and through the experiences of the characters.

Author : Audrey A. Irvine
Publisher : Author House
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1467877263

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Infinite Possibility by Audrey A. Irvine Pdf

Have you had experiences with telepathy, precognition or subtle energies? You are not alone. These and many other extraordinary abilities have been reported since the earliest days of humankind and hint at an indwelling potential we all share. To broaden our understanding of these abilities, Infinite Possibility compares eight different spiritual traditions and the Scientific paradigm to understand: How different cultures understand the extraordinary The range of abilities seen across cultures Where in the hierarchy of consciousness extraordinary abilities occur The methods used to evoke abilities And the risks reported in undertaking the extraordinary Perhaps you are interested in what your particular tradition has contributed to our understanding of the extraordinary. Or you may simply enjoy reading about the exploits of saints, lamas, shaman and intuitives. Whatever your reason, this exceptional survey of the worlds traditions is guaranteed to deepen your understanding of our infinite human potential.

Author : Eva Wong
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1996-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781570622458

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Teachings of the Tao by Eva Wong Pdf

"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 entrée 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.

Author : Erzeng Yang
Publisher : University of Washington Press
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780295801940

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The Story of Han Xiangzi by Erzeng Yang Pdf

In this seventeenth-century Chinese novel, Han Xiangzi, best known as one of the Eight Immortals, seeks and achieves immortality and then devotes himself to converting his materialistic, politically ambitious Confucian uncle—Han Yu, a real historical figure—to Daoism. Written in lively vernacular prose interspersed with poems and songs, the novel takes its readers across China, to the heavens, and into the underworld. Readers listen to debates among Confucians, Daoists, and Buddhists and witness trials of faith and the performance of magical feats. In the mode of the famous religious novel Journey to the West, The Story of Han Xiangzi uses colorful characters, twists of plot, witty dialogue, and action suitable for a superhero comic book to convey its religious message—that worldly life is ephemeral and that true contentment can be found only through Daoist cultivation. This is the first translation into any Western language of Han Xiangzi quanzhuan (literally, The Complete Story of Han Xiangzi). On one level, the novel is a delightful adventure; on another, it is serious theology. Although The Story of Han Xiangzi’s irreverent attitude toward the Confucian establishment prevented its acceptance by literary critics in imperial China, it has remained popular among Chinese readers for four centuries. Philip Clart’s introduction outlines the Han Xiangzi story cycle, presents Yang Erzeng in his social context, assesses the literary merits and religious significance of the text, and explores the theory and practice of inner alchemy. This unabridged translation will appeal to students of Chinese literature and to general readers who enjoy international fiction, as well as to readers with an interest in Daoism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780283524

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Tales from the Tao by Anonim Pdf

An inspiring collection of the best stories from the Taoist masters, Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu—all presented in a beautiful volume with over 100 black-and-white photographs. For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unraveling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy. Brief poems and intriguing quotations round out the anthology.

Author : Raymond Van Over
Publisher : Plume
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015061466473

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Taoist Tales by Raymond Van Over Pdf

Author : Thomas Cleary
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1996-11-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556432224

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Immortal Sisters by Thomas Cleary Pdf

Immortal Sisters presents life stories and teachings of distinguished female Taoist adepts who lived from the third to twelfth centuries. Among them is the poet and mystic Sun Bu-er, who passed into folklore as one of the famous Seven Immortals and appears as a character in countless popular novels of China. These accomplished women, renowned in their own day and in history, represent a uniquely female heritage of spiritual mastery. Through poems, stories, teachings, and commentaries, Immortal Sisters sheds light on the spiritual methods taught and practiced by these women and illustrates the importance of the feminine in Taoism.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-12-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834828872

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Teachings of the Tao by Anonim Pdf

"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 entrée 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.