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Early Daoist scriptures /
In Early Daoist Scriptures, Stephen Bokenkamp introduces the reader to ancient scriptures never before published in the West, providing a systematic and easily accessible introduction to early Daoism (2d-6th century C.E.). Representative works from each of the principal Daoist traditions comprise th...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés Chino |
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Berkeley :
University of California Press,
1999, ©1997.
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| Colección: | Taoist classics ;
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | In Early Daoist Scriptures, Stephen Bokenkamp introduces the reader to ancient scriptures never before published in the West, providing a systematic and easily accessible introduction to early Daoism (2d-6th century C.E.). Representative works from each of the principal Daoist traditions comprise the basic structure of the book, with each chapter accompanied by an introduction that places the material within a historical and cultural context. Included are translations of the earliest Daoist commentary to Laozi's Daode jing (Tao Te Ching); historical documents relating the history of the early Daoist church; a petitioning ritual used to free believers from complaints brought against them by the dead; and two complete scriptures, one on individual meditation practice and another designed to rescue humanity from the terrors of hell through recitation of its powerful charms. In addition, Bokenkamp elucidates the connections Daoism holds with other schools of thought, particularly Confucianism and Buddhism. |
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| Notas: | "A Philip E. Lilienthal book." Translation of several Chinese religious texts with extensive analysis, commentary, and notes. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xviii, 502 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-471) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780520923126 052092312X 058513040X 9780585130408 |