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The a to Z of Taoism
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2006
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Taoism, the set of philosophical teachings and religious practices rooted in the understanding of the Chinese character Tao, or "The Way," was founded by the Chinese philosopher Laozi in the 6th Century BCE, whose work, the Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way and its Virtue) laid the philosophical foundation for the religion's beliefs. This volume starts, as it should, with a detailed chronology of Taoism and its relationship both to China and other teachings. The introduction inserts it further in this basic context. Then the dictionary section, consisting of several hundred cross-referenced entries, provides a more detailed treatment of significant persons, nonpersons (gods and demons), concepts, practices, rituals, scriptures, and schools. The bibliography suggests further reading.
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Copyright year
2006
ISBN-Print
978-0-8108-5511-3
ISBN-Online
978-1-4617-0074-6
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
415
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Table of Contents No access
Preface No access
Note on Spelling No access
Abbreviations No access
Table of Chinese Dynasties No access
Chronology of Taoist History No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 50
The Dictionary No access Pages 51 - 376
Bibliography No access Pages 377 - 412
Appendix: Centers of Taoist Study and Practice Today No access Pages 413 - 414
