Introducing Daoism

ISBN-13: 9780415439985 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 282 str.

Livia Kohn

Opis

Daoism is one of the major religious traditions of the East, but has not been as well known as Buddhism and Hinduism. With the increased interest in Eastern religions, and alternative spiritual traditions, interest in Daoism is increasing. This book presents Daoism's key concepts and major practices in an integrated historical survey.

Spis treści

Part 1: Foundations  1. The Dao that Can't be Told  2. At Ease in Perfect Happiness  3. From Health to Immortality  4. Cosmos, Gods and Governance  Part 2: Development  5. Major Schools in the Middle Ages  6. Ethics and Community  7. Creation and the Pantheon  8. Religious Practices  Part 3: Modernity  9. Modern Daoism  10. Reaching for the Dao  11. Daoism in China Today  12. Western Adaptations  Part 4: Reflections  13. The Nature and Study of Daoism

O autorze

Livia Kohn is Professor Emerita of the Department of Religion at Boston University. For her current activities see www.liviakohn.com