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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Taoism
The explosion of spiritual teachings in recent times has offered
countless paths to clairvoyant and metaphysical states of
consciousness. This spiritual renaissance, including a renewed
interest in Taoism, can be seen as a reflection of the modern
individual's need to become aware of spiritual modes of perception
and knowledge. However, many of these teachings lead to an ancient
form of hazy, indistinct clairvoyance, argues Meyer, in direct
opposition to clear, rational but spiritualised thought. Between
Goethe's Taoism and Capra's Tao of Physics Meyer guides the reader
to the most modern form of Taoism inherent in Rudolf Steiner's
work, particularly his Philosophy of Spiritual Activity. Meyer
traces the evolution of human consciousness, from the dreamy
clairvoyance of Atlantis to the modern ability for clear abstract
thought, and through to humanity's newly unfolding clairvoyant
faculties.
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Tao Teh King
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Lao Tzu; Translated by James Legge
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Steve Coutinho explores in detail the fundamental concepts of
Daoist thought as represented in three early texts: the Laozi, the
Zhuangzi, and the Liezi. Readers interested in philosophy yet
unfamiliar with Daoism will gain a comprehensive understanding of
these works from this analysis, and readers fascinated by ancient
China who also wish to grasp its philosophical foundations will
appreciate the clarity and depth of Coutinho's explanations.
Coutinho writes a volume for all readers, whether or not they have
a background in philosophy or Chinese studies. A work of
comparative philosophy, this volume also integrates the concepts
and methods of contemporary philosophical discourse into a
discussion of early Chinese thought. The resulting dialogue relates
ancient Chinese thought to contemporary philosophical issues and
uses modern Western ideas and approaches to throw new interpretive
light on classical texts. Rather than function as historical
curiosities, these works act as living philosophies in conversation
with contemporary thought and experience. Coutinho respects the
multiplicity of Daoist philosophies while also revealing a
distinctive philosophical sensibility, and he provides clear
explanations of these complex texts without resorting to
oversimplification.
A revised edition of the definitive translation of the world's most
important book of divination
- The first English translation from within the tradition by a
Chinese Taoist Master
- Includes translations of the Ten Wings--the commentaries by
Confucius essential to the I Ching's insights
Translated by the eminent Taoist Master Alfred Huang, "The Complete
I Ching" has been praised by scholars and new students of the I
Ching since its first edition. A native Chinese speaker, Master
Huang first translated the original ideograms of the I Ching into
contemporary Chinese and then into English, bringing forth the
intuitive meanings embodied in the images of the I Ching and
imbuing his translation with an accuracy and authenticity not
possible in other English translations. However, what makes his
translation truly definitive is his return to prominence of the Ten
Wings, the commentaries by Confucius that are essential to the I
Ching's insights.
This 10th anniversary edition offers a thorough introduction to the
history of the I Ching, how to use it, and several new divination
methods; in-depth and easy-to-reference translations of each
hexagram name, description, and pictogram; and discussions of the
interrelations between the hexagrams and the spiritual meaning of
their sequence.
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