The Emergence of Daoism : Creation of Tradition.
At the core of Daoism are ancient ideas concerning the Way, the fundamental process of existence (the Dao). Humans, as individuals and as a society, should be aligned with the Dao in order to attain the fullness of life and its potential. This book presents the history of early Daoism, tracing the d...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Hoboken :
Taylor & Francis,
2011.
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Colección: | Routledge studies in Taoism.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; The Emergence of Daoism; Copyright Page; Contents; List of illustrations; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and conventions; Introduction; 1. Immortality cults and cults of immortals; 2. Blood rites and pure covenants; 3. Talismans: the power of inscription; 4. The Yellow and the Red: controversies over sexual practice; 5. Creating orthodoxy; Afterword, in lieu of conclusion; Bibliography; Index.