Imperiled Destinies : the Daoist Quest for Deliverance in Medieval China.

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Spanning eight centuries, from the second through the tenth century CE, examines the evolution of Daoist beliefs about human liability and redemption, and outlines ritual procedures for rescuing an ill-starred destiny.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Verellen, Franciscus
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boston : BRILL, 2019.
Series:Harvard University Studies in East Asian Law Ser.
Subjects:
To 1500
Taoism > China > History > To 1500.
Salvation > Taoism.
Salut > Taoïsme.
HISTORY > Asia > China.
Taoism
China
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • IMPERILED DESTINIES: The Daoist Quest for Deliverance in Medieval China
  • Contents
  • List of Illustrations and Table
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chronology
  • Introduction
  • PART I: A REMEDY TO SAVE MANKIND: PETITIONING HEAVEN
  • 1 Ritual Premises
  • 2 Fateful Liabilities
  • 3 The Protagonists and the Ransom
  • 4 A Redemptive Program
  • Part II: THE INTERIOR JOURNEY: LU XIUJING'S REFORMATION
  • 5 Disciple of the Three Caverns
  • 6 The Sacred Jewel Retreat
  • 7 Set Right Your Heart, Set Right Your Conduct!
  • 8 The Dharma-bridge of Requital
  • PART III: ALL UNDER HEAVEN: THE TANG SYNTHESIS
  • 9 Paths to Initiation
  • 10 Sacraments of Lay Religion
  • 11 Instruments of Deliverance
  • 12 Prayers for a New Elite
  • Epilogue
  • Works Cited
  • Index
  • Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series

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