Introducing Daoism by Livia Kohn (English) Paperback Book

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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.

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Daoism is one of the major religious traditions of the East, but in the past 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. Introducing Daoism is a lively and accessible introduction to this fascinating religion. Introducing Daoism presents Daoism's key concepts and major practices in an integrated historical survey. From Daoism's origins in antiquity, through the Tang, Ming, and Quing dynasties, and into the present day, Livia Kohn explores Daoism's movements and schools, including: Daoist philosophy, the organized religion, and Daoist health practices. Each chapter introduces the main historical events of the period, the leading figures in Daoism, and Daoist scriptures and practices, as well as covering a wealth of fascinating topics such as Chinese cosmology, Daoist understanding of the body, rituals and doctrine, meditation, mythology, and poetry.Livia Kohn examines the connections between the defining concepts, history, and practices of Daoism, and key issues in Asian and Western comparative religions, making this the essential text for students studying Daoism on World Religions courses.Illustrated throughout, the book also includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary which includes Chinese characters, and a list of further reading to aid students' understanding and revision. The accompanying website for this book can be found at Livia Kohn is Professor of Religion and East Asian Studies at Boston University, USA.

Notes

The first introductory academic textbook devoted to Daoism, with attractive illustrations.

Author Biography

Boston University, USA

Table of Contents

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

Details ISBN0415439981 Author Livia Kohn Short Title INTRODUCING DAOISM Language English ISBN-10 0415439981 ISBN-13 9780415439985 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 299.514 Year 2008 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1956 Edition 1st Residence Boston, MA, US DOI 10.1604/9780415439985 UK Release Date 2008-09-26 AU Release Date 2008-09-26 NZ Release Date 2008-09-26 Pages 282 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series World Religions Publication Date 2008-09-26 Alternative 9780415439978 Illustrations 33 Halftones, black and white Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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