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
www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415439978.
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