The Myth Of Taoism
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Myth And Meaning In Early Taoism
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Author : N. J. Girardot
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1988
Myth And Meaning In Early Taoism written by N. J. Girardot and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Religion categories.
Myth and Meaning in Early Daoism examines some of the earliest texts associated with the Daoist tradition (primarily the Daode jing, Zhuangzi, and Huainanzi) from the outlook of the comparative history of religions and finds a kind of thematic and soteriological unity rooted in the mythological symbolism of hundun, the primal chaos being and principle that is foundational for the philosophy and practice of the Dao as creatio continua in cosmic, social, and individual life. Dedicated to the proposition that ancient Chinese texts and traditions are often best understood from a broad interdisciplinary and interpretive perspective, this work when it was written challenged many prevailing conceptions of the Daode jing and Zhuangzi as primarily philosophical texts without any religious significance or affinity with the later sectarian traditions. While controversial and at times playfully provocative, the methodology and findings of this book are still important for the ongoing scholarship about Daoism in China and the world.
The Myth Of Taoism
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Author : Wayne L Wang Ph D
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-10-31
The Myth Of Taoism written by Wayne L Wang Ph D and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-31 with categories.
The purpose of this book is to restore the logical system of Laozi 老子. We analyze the Tao Te Ching, or the Sutra of Tao and Te. and eliminate the errors introduced by Chinese Taoism. The result is that the philosophy of Laozi is not uniquely Chinese, but is a universal philosophy, consistent with the Greek, Western, and Buddhism philosophy.Traditional Taoism has a deep influence on society, it lets us accept fuzzy thinking and lose the correct principle of thinking. This book shows that the Sutra can be freed from the influence of Taoism and shows the true Laozi's philosophy.Because the hypothesis introduced by Wang Bi of the Pro-Wu group seriously distorts Laozi's basic thinking logic, so the Sutra cannot show consistent logic. This is due to a series of historical confusion. Since ancient times, China has considered logical thinking to be an act of "fooling and confusing people", so it does not pay attention to logic. Historical scholars often use the Sutra to come up with an interpretation, coupled with their observations, and show a special vision and thus express the mystery of Laozi's thoughts. In the age of the Chinese monarchy, this has never been a social problem.
God Of The Dao
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Author : Livia Kohn
language : en
Publisher: U of M Center for Chinese Studies
Release Date : 1998
God Of The Dao written by Livia Kohn and has been published by U of M Center for Chinese Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Lord Lao, first known as the philosopher Laozi, the purported author of the Daode jing, later became an immortal, a messiah, and high god of Daoism. Laozi, divinized during the Han dynasty and in early Daoist movements, reached his highest level of veneration under the Tang when the rulers honored him as a royal ancestor. In subsequent eras he remained prominent and is still a major deity in China today. Livia Kohn's two-part study first traces the historical development of Lord Lao and the roles he played at different times for different believers. Part Two is based on one of Lord Lao's major hagiographies, the twelfth-century Youlong zhuan (Like Unto a Dragon), and studies the complex myth surrounding him. Lord Lao appears in eight distinct mythical roles, each associated with a particular phase in his life: He is the creator of the universe, bringer of cosmic order, teacher of dynasties, and the divine made flesh on earth. He is also the converter of the barbarians, the source of major Daoist revelations, and the god of Great Peace and political harmony. Comparing his story with related Confucian, Buddhist, and Western mythic tropes, Kohn illuminates the dynamics of the Daoist tale and persuades us to appreciate Lord Lao as a key deity of traditional China. Includes illustrations and tables. Livia Kohn is Professor of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University; Adjunct Professor of Chinese Studies, Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest, Hungary; and Visiting Professor of Japanese Religion, Stanford Center for Technology and Innovation, Kyoto, Japan. Her most recent book is Lao-tzu and the Tao-te-ching.
Chinese Mythology
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Author : Jim Ollhoff
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Chinese Mythology written by Jim Ollhoff and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Collects stories from ancient Chinese mythology, including the creation of the world, the story of the Yellow Emperor, and the importance of dragons who would intervene to help the Chinese people.
The Dragon Image And Demon
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Author : Hampden C. DuBose
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
The Dragon Image And Demon written by Hampden C. DuBose and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Buddhism categories.
Myth And Meaning In Early Daoism
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Author : N. J. Girardot
language : en
Publisher: Three Pine Press
Release Date : 2008
Myth And Meaning In Early Daoism written by N. J. Girardot and has been published by Three Pine Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Philosophy categories.
Myth and Meaning in Early Daoism examines some of the earliest texts associated with the Daoist tradition (primarily the Daode jing, Zhuangzi, and Huainanzi) from the outlook of the comparative history of religions and finds a kind of thematic and soteriological unity rooted in the mythological symbolism of hundun, the primal chaos being and principle that is foundational for the philosophy and practice of the Dao as creatio continua in cosmic, social, and individual life. Dedicated to the proposition that ancient Chinese texts and traditions are often best understood from a broad interdisciplinary and interpretive perspective, this work when it was written challenged many prevailing conceptions of the Daode jing and Zhuangzi as primarily "philosophical" texts without any religious significance or affinity with the later sectarian traditions. While controversial and at times playfully provocative, the methodology and findings of this book are still important for the ongoing scholarship about Daoism in China and the world.
Demystifying The Gods Goddesses And Mythology Of Ancient Chinese Society
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Author : Henry Romano
language : en
Publisher: DTTV PUBLICATIONS
Release Date : 2021-03-13
Demystifying The Gods Goddesses And Mythology Of Ancient Chinese Society written by Henry Romano and has been published by DTTV PUBLICATIONS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-13 with Literary Collections categories.
We have in China the universal worship of ancestors, which constitutes (or did until A.D. 1912) the State religion, usually known as Confucianism, and in addition we have the gods of the specific religions (which also originally took their rise in ancestor-worship), namely, Buddhism and Taoism. (Other religions, though tolerated, are not recognized as Chinese religions.) It is with a brief account of this great hierarchy and its mythology that we will now concern ourselves. Besides the ordinary ancestor-worship (as distinct from the State worship) the people took to Buddhism and Taoism, which became the popular religions, and the literati also honoured the gods of these two sects. Buddhist deities gradually became installed in Taoist temples, and the Taoist immortals were given seats beside the Buddhas in their sanctuaries. Every one patronized the god who seemed to him the most popular and the most lucrative. There even came to be united in the same temple and worshipped at the same altar the three religious founders or figure-heads, Confucius, Buddha, and Lao Tzŭ. The three religions were even regarded as forming one whole, or at least, though different, as having one and the same object: san êrh i yeh, or han san wei i, “the three are one,” or “the three unite to form one” (a quotation from the phrase T’ai chi han san wei i of Fang Yü-lu: “When they reach the extreme the three are seen to be one”). In the popular pictorial representations of the pantheon this impartiality is clearly shown.
Taoism And The Arts Of China
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Author : Stephen Little
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Taoism And The Arts Of China written by Stephen Little and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Art categories.
A celebration of Taoist art traces the influence of philosophy on the visual arts in China.
Tales Of The Taoist Immortals
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Author : Eva Wong
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2001-07-24
Tales Of The Taoist Immortals written by Eva Wong and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-24 with Philosophy categories.
As a girl growing up in Hong Kong, Eva Wong heard and memorized many tales told to her by Hong Kong's finest professional storytellers, by actors on the radio, and by her grandmother. These popular tales of the Taoist immortals were also often dramatized in Chinese operas. The stories are of famous characters in Chinese history and myth: a hero's battle with the lords of evil, the founder of the Ming dynasty's treacherous betrayal of his friends, a young girl who saves her town by imitating rooster calls. Entertaining and often provocative, these tales usually include a moral. The immortals are role models in Chinese culture, as well as examples of enlightenment. Some of the immortals were healers, some were social activists, some were aristocrats, and some were entrepreneurs. The tales chosen by Eva Wong here are of the best-known immortals among the Chinese. Their names are household words and their stories are told and retold by one generation to the next.
Taoism
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Author : Theo Lalvani
language : en
Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
Release Date :
Taoism written by Theo Lalvani and has been published by Creek Ridge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Taoism is an ancient philosophical concept originating from 500 B.C.E. in China. According to a widely accepted myth, it was created by a natural philosopher named Lao Tzu, who believed in keeping harmony in all areas of life. Due to its reverence for doing what comes naturally, Taoism became very popular in the region very soon after its emergence. In modern times, dictated by rigid societal norms, unrealistic expectations, and economic, cultural, and other pressures, Taoism can provide much-needed relief. Regardless of the reasons for your interest, this book offers a comprehensive explanation of Taoism as a religion, including its philosophical concepts and principles. You’ll also learn how this religion differs from Buddhism and Confucianism.