Daoist Identity is an exploration of the various means by which
Daoists over the centuries have created an identity for themselves.
Using modern sociological studies of identity formation as its
foundation, it brings together a representative sample of in-depth
analyses by eminent American and Japanese scholars in the field.
The discussion begins with critical examinations of the ways
identity was found among the early movements of the Way of Great
Peace and the Celestial Masters. The role of sacred texts and
literary culture in Daoist identity formation is discussed. The
volume then focuses on lineage formation and the increasing role of
popular religious practices, such as spirit-writing, in modern
Daoism since the Song dynasty. Finally it discusses the Daoist
adaptation and reinterpretation of Buddhist rites, such as the
feeding of souls in hell and the use of ritual gestures, and the
changes made in contemporary Daoism in relation to traditional
rites and popular practices.
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