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The friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism!
Exploring the philosophy, practices, and scriptures of one of the world's major religions - and one of the oldest - Taoism For Dummies provides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and influential religious tradition. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious about Taoism, this fun and friendly guide explains in plain English the fundamental concepts of Taoism, explores in depth the origins and multiple interpretations of the religion, and goes into detail about what it means to be a Taoist.
- Start with Taoism 101 - learn the fundamentals and debunk the main myths about Taoism
- Follow the evolution of Taoism - find out how Taoism has developed from Classical Taoist philosophy to institutionalized religion to western Taoism
- Unlock important Taoist concepts - explore the Tao, yin and yang, and wu-wei
- Learn about the many texts of Taoism - delve into the Tao Te Ching, as well as other texts from the rich body of Taoist scriptures
- Explore Taoist practices - find out how followers bring Taoism into their daily lives
The friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism!
Exploring the philosophy, practices, and scriptures of one of the world's major religions - and one of the oldest - Taoism For Dummies provides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and influential religious tradition. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious about Taoism, this fun and friendly guide explains in plain English the fundamental concepts of Taoism, explores in depth the origins and multiple interpretations of the religion, and goes into detail about what it means to be a Taoist.
- Start with Taoism 101 - learn the fundamentals and debunk the main myths about Taoism
- Follow the evolution of Taoism - find out how Taoism has developed from Classical Taoist philosophy to institutionalized religion to western Taoism
- Unlock important Taoist concepts - explore the Tao, yin and yang, and wu-wei
- Learn about the many texts of Taoism - delve into the Tao Te Ching, as well as other texts from the rich body of Taoist scriptures
- Explore Taoist practices - find out how followers bring Taoism into their daily lives
Jonathan Herman, PhD, is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he teaches courses in Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Shinto, world religions, comparative mysticism, and critical theory in the study of religion. He has written extensively on various aspects of Taoism, Chinese religion, and modern religious issues.
Part I: Navigating the World of Taoism 7
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Taoism 9
Chapter 2: What Is Taoism? 19
Chapter 3: Don't Believe Everything You Think 31
Part II: Looking At the Development of Taoism 45
Chapter 4: Classical Taoist Philosophy 47
Chapter 5: The Development of Institutional Taoism 73
Chapter 6: Types of Taoism in China Today 91
Chapter 7: Go West, Old Tao, Go West 109
Part III: Examining Important Taoist Concepts 133
Chapter 8: What Is the Tao, and What Does It Mean to Follow It? 135
Chapter 9: Doing Everything by Doing Nothing 157
Chapter 10: For Every Yin, There Is an Equal and Opposite Yang 177
Chapter 11: Blue Heaven, Yellow Heaven: The Belief in a New Age 193
Chapter 12: Writing What Can't Be Spoken: The Many Texts of Taoism 207
Part IV: Exploring Taoist Practices 225
Chapter 13: Remembering to Keep Forgetting 227
Chapter 14: Seeking the Path to Immortality 241
Chapter 15: Internal Cultivation through the Discipline of Alchemy 259
Chapter 16: Martial, Gymnastic, and Healing Arts: T'ai-chi and Ch'i-kung 277
Chapter 17: Cosmic Renewal and Other Rituals 291
Part V: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 18: Ten Common Misconceptions about Taoism 307
Chapter 19: Ten Bits of Advice for Acquiring Taoist Wisdom 315
Chapter 20: Ten Places to See Taoist Stuff Happening Today 323
Part VI: Appendixes 331
Appendix A: Glossary 333
Appendix B: Resources 347
Appendix C: Pronunciation Guide 353
Index 357
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781118423967 |
| ISBN-10: | 1118423968 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Herman, Jonathan |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com |
| Maße: | 233 x 184 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Jonathan Herman |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 24.06.2013 |
| Gewicht: | 0,58 kg |
Jonathan Herman, PhD, is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he teaches courses in Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Shinto, world religions, comparative mysticism, and critical theory in the study of religion. He has written extensively on various aspects of Taoism, Chinese religion, and modern religious issues.
Part I: Navigating the World of Taoism 7
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Taoism 9
Chapter 2: What Is Taoism? 19
Chapter 3: Don't Believe Everything You Think 31
Part II: Looking At the Development of Taoism 45
Chapter 4: Classical Taoist Philosophy 47
Chapter 5: The Development of Institutional Taoism 73
Chapter 6: Types of Taoism in China Today 91
Chapter 7: Go West, Old Tao, Go West 109
Part III: Examining Important Taoist Concepts 133
Chapter 8: What Is the Tao, and What Does It Mean to Follow It? 135
Chapter 9: Doing Everything by Doing Nothing 157
Chapter 10: For Every Yin, There Is an Equal and Opposite Yang 177
Chapter 11: Blue Heaven, Yellow Heaven: The Belief in a New Age 193
Chapter 12: Writing What Can't Be Spoken: The Many Texts of Taoism 207
Part IV: Exploring Taoist Practices 225
Chapter 13: Remembering to Keep Forgetting 227
Chapter 14: Seeking the Path to Immortality 241
Chapter 15: Internal Cultivation through the Discipline of Alchemy 259
Chapter 16: Martial, Gymnastic, and Healing Arts: T'ai-chi and Ch'i-kung 277
Chapter 17: Cosmic Renewal and Other Rituals 291
Part V: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 18: Ten Common Misconceptions about Taoism 307
Chapter 19: Ten Bits of Advice for Acquiring Taoist Wisdom 315
Chapter 20: Ten Places to See Taoist Stuff Happening Today 323
Part VI: Appendixes 331
Appendix A: Glossary 333
Appendix B: Resources 347
Appendix C: Pronunciation Guide 353
Index 357
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Religion & Theologie |
| Religion: | Nichtchristliche Religionen |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 384 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781118423967 |
| ISBN-10: | 1118423968 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Herman, Jonathan |
| Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, product-safety@wiley.com |
| Maße: | 233 x 184 x 27 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Jonathan Herman |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 24.06.2013 |
| Gewicht: | 0,58 kg |
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