An illustrated introduction to Taoism : the wisdom of the sages

Book 2010

Containing 118 stunning colour illustrations, this beautiful book provides an introduction to Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Incorporating selections from J.C. Cooper's writings, it explores the concept of the Tao (Way), the symbolism of yin-yang, and the thought of the leading Taoist sages. Also included are sections on Taoist art, the symbolism of plants and animals, the Taoist garden, and the...

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Library of perennial philosophy Treasures of the world's religions Treasures of the world's religions series

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ISBN:

9781935493167 (trade paperback)
9781935493167
1935493167

Description:

x, 155 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The tao
Te
Yin-yang
The Pa Kua
Chuang Tzu and the sages
Wu-wei
The natural
The great triad
Art
Symbolism
The Taoist garden
Taoism and Hinduism
Taoism and Buddhism

LCCN:

2010005150

Control Number:

793465

Other Authors:

Fitzgerald, Joseph A., 1977- editor
Stoddart, William, writer of foreword

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