The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three
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The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three
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Author : Boyang Wei
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three written by Boyang Wei and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Alchemy categories.
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three
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Author : Fabrizio Pregadio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three written by Fabrizio Pregadio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Philosophy categories.
"The Cantong qi is the forefather of the scriptures on the Elixir of all times. Its words are ancient and profound, arcane and subtle. No one can fathom their meaning." Thus begins a preface found in one of the commentaries to the Cantong qi. These words express several significant features of the work translated in the present book: the charm of its verses, the depth of its discourse, its enigmatic language, and its intimate relation to Taoist alchemy (Waidan and Neidan). Under an allusive poetical language and thick layers of images and symbols, the Cantong qi hides the exposition of a doctrine that inspired a large number of commentaries and other works, and attracted the attention not only of Taoist masters and adepts, but also of philosophers, cosmologists, poets, literati, calligraphers, philologists, and bibliophiles. Neidan (Internal Alchemy) is the legacy that has shaped the dominant image and understanding of the Cantong qi in China, by placing this work at the origins of its teachings and practices. Besides this one, there has been, within the Taoist tradition, a second, less well-known way of reading the text: the Cantong qi is concerned not with one, but with three major subjects, namely Cosmology (the system of the Book of Changes), Taoism (the way of "non-doing"), and Alchemy, and joins them to one another into a single, unique doctrine. In addition to a complete translation of the Cantong qi, this book — the fruit of more than 20 years of work — contains explanations of each of its sections, notes on many of its verses, and a detailed introduction to its history and doctrines.
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three Bibliographic Studies On The Cantong Qu Commentaries Essays And Related Works
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Author : Boyang Wei
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three Bibliographic Studies On The Cantong Qu Commentaries Essays And Related Works written by Boyang Wei and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Alchemy categories.
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three Vol 2 Bibliographic Studies On The Cantong Qi Commentaries Essays And Related Works
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Author : Fabrizio Pregadio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-03
The Seal Of The Unity Of The Three Vol 2 Bibliographic Studies On The Cantong Qi Commentaries Essays And Related Works written by Fabrizio Pregadio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03 with Religion categories.
The "Cantong qi" is the main text of Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan). In addition to Taoist masters and adepts, it has also attracted the attention of philosophers, cosmologists, poets, literati, calligraphers, philologists, and bibliophiles. No less than 38 commentaries written through the end of the 19th century are extant, and dozens of texts found in the Taoist Canon and elsewhere are related to it. The present book is the most complete guide available in any language to this vast literature. The book is divided into two main parts. Part 1 contains a catalogue of extant and lost commentaries, essays, and related texts, listing altogether about 150 works with details on their authors, editions, and reprints. Part 2 contains a survey of the textual tradition of the "Cantong qi," focused on the composition and contents of about 40 major texts. A final index of authors, editors, titles, and editions facilitates the use of the book. This book is a companion to the complete translation of the "Cantong qi" published by same author, entitled "The Seal of the Unity of the Three: A Translation and Study of the Cantong qi, the Source of the Taoist Way of the Golden Elixir" (Golden Elixir Press, 2011). Contents Preface, vii INTRODUCTION Main Works on the "Cantong qi": A Short Survey, 1 PART I: BIBLIOGRAPHIC CATALOGUE Introduction, 15 1. Commentaries, 21 2. Essays and Related Works, 77 3. Lost Works, 91 4. Works Attributed to Wei Boyang, 103 PART II: COMMENTARIES, ESSAYS, AND RELATED WORKS Introduction, 109 1. Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties, 111 2. Song and Yuan Dynasties, 131 3. Ming and Qing Dynasties, 159 4. The Ancient Text and Its Commentaries, 185 APPENDIXES 1. The Three Books of the "Cantong qi," 201 2. Main Indicators of Textual Filiation, 211 3. Chinese Text, 217 Index of Names, Titles, and Editions, 233 Works Quoted, 251
Taoism For Dummies
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Author : Jonathan Herman
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2013-05-30
Taoism For Dummies written by Jonathan Herman and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Religion categories.
The definitive guide to understanding Taoism—no matter your background or faith Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the hundreds of millions. Yet there remains a remarkable lack of reliable information about Taoism for curious westerners. Taoism For Dummies provides comprehensive coverage of Taoism's origins in China's Chou Dynasty, its underlying quietist principles, its emergence as a major religion, various interpretation of its core texts, including both Eastern and Western interpretations, key Taoist concepts, and much more. It also provides a fascinating glimpse of Taoism in contemporary China. The ideal guide for readers interested in this influential religion, as well as those taking an introductory course on Taoism or Chinese Religion A valuable source of insight for those with an interest in modern Chinese culture and beliefs
Dao Companion To Zhu Xi S Philosophy
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Author : Kai-chiu Ng
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-03-04
Dao Companion To Zhu Xi S Philosophy written by Kai-chiu Ng and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-04 with Philosophy categories.
Zhu Xi (1130-1200) has been commonly and justifiably recognized as the most influential philosopher of Neo-Confucianism, a revival of classical Confucianism in face of the challenges coming from Daoism and, more importantly, Buddhism. His place in the Confucian tradition is often and also very plausibly compared to that of Thomas Aquinas, slightly later, in the Christian tradition. This book presents the most comprehensive and updated study of this great philosopher. It situates Zhu Xi’s philosophy in the historical context of not only Confucian philosophy but also Chinese philosophy as a whole. Topics covered within Zhu Xi’s thought are metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, hermeneutics, philosophy of religion, moral psychology, and moral education. This text shows both how Zhu Xi responded to earlier thinkers and how his thoughts resonate in contemporary philosophy, particularly in the analytic tradition. This companion will appeal to students, researchers and educators in the field.
A Korean Confucian S Advice On How To Be Moral
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Author : Don Baker
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2023-04-30
A Korean Confucian S Advice On How To Be Moral written by Don Baker and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-30 with Religion categories.
Tasan Chŏng Yagyong (1762–1836) is one of the most creative thinkers Korea has ever produced, one of the country’s first Christians, and a leading scholar in Confucian philosophy. Born in a staunchly Neo-Confucian society, in his early twenties he encountered writings by Catholic missionaries in China and was fascinated. However, when he later learned that the Catholic Church condemned the Confucian practice of placing a spirit tablet on a family altar to honor past generations, he left the small Catholic community he had helped found and ostensibly returned to the Neo-Confucian fold. Nevertheless, the Christian ideas he studied in his youth influenced his thinking for the rest of his life, stimulating him to look at Neo-Confucianism with a critical eye and suggest new solutions to problems Confucian scholars had been addressing for centuries. A Korean Confucian’s Advice on How to Be Moral is an annotated translation of Tasan’s commentaries on the Confucian classic Zhongyong (usually translated as The Doctrine of the Mean) in which he applies both Confucianism and Christianity to the question of how to best develop a moral character. Written as a dialogue with King Chŏngjo (r. 1776–1800), these texts reveal how Tasan interpreted his Confucian tradition, particularly its understanding of how human beings could cultivate morality, while the king’s questions illustrate the mainstream Neo-Confucianism Tasan was reacting against. Tasan challenged the non-theistic standard, insisting that living a moral life is not easy and that we need to be motivated to exert the effort necessary to overcome our selfish tendencies. He had abandoned his faith by the time he wrote these commentaries but, influenced by Catholic works and determined to find a more effective way to live a moral life than non-theistic Neo-Confucianism provided, Tasan constructed a Confucian philosophy of moral improvement centered on belief in God. This translation, helpfully annotated for context and analysis, is an exploration of early Korean engagement with the West and a powerful guide to all those interested in Confucianism, Christianity, and morality.
Awakening To Reality
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Author : Fabrizio Pregadio
language : en
Publisher: Golden Elixir Press
Release Date : 2009
Awakening To Reality written by Fabrizio Pregadio and has been published by Golden Elixir Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Awakening to Reality (Wuzhen pian) is one of the most important and best-known Taoist alchemical texts. Written in the eleventh century, it describes in a poetical form, and in a typically cryptic and allusive language, several facets of Neidan, or internal alchemy. The present book presents the first part of the text, consisting of sixteen poems, which contain a concise but comprehensive exposition of Neidan. In addition to notes that intend to clarify the meaning of the more obscure points, the book also contains selections from a commentary dating from the late eighteenth century, which is distinguished by the use of a lucid and plain language. ⿿ Fabrizio Pregadio has taught at the University of Venice (1996-97), the Technical University of Berlin (1998-2001), and Stanford University (2001-08). He is the author of Great Clarity: Daoism and Alchemy in Early Medieval China (Stanford University Press, 2006) and the editor of The Encyclopedia of Taoism (Routledge, 2008).
The Cambridge Companion To The Trinity
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Author : Peter C. Phan
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-06-30
The Cambridge Companion To The Trinity written by Peter C. Phan and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-30 with Religion categories.
How do Christians reconcile their belief in one God with the concept of three divine 'persons'? This Companion provides an overview of how the Christian doctrine of the Trinity has been understood and articulated in the last two thousand years. The Trinitarian theologies of key theologians, from the New Testament to the twentieth century, are carefully examined and the doctrine of the Trinity is brought into dialogue with non-Christian religions as well as with other Christian beliefs. Authors from a range of denominational backgrounds explore the importance of Trinitarian thought, locating the Trinity within the wider context of systematic theology. Contemporary theology has seen a widespread revival of the doctrine of the Trinity and this book incorporates the most recent developments in the scholarship.
Modern Chinese Religion I 2 Vols
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2014-12-04
Modern Chinese Religion I 2 Vols written by and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-04 with Religion categories.
A follow-up to Early Chinese Religion (Brill, 2009-10), Modern Chinese Religion focuses on the third period of paradigm shift in Chinese cultural and religious history, from the Song to the Yuan (960-1368 AD). As in the earlier periods, political division gave urgency to the invention of new models that would then remain dominant for six centuries. Defining religion as “value systems in practice”, this multi-disciplinary work shows the processes of rationalization and interiorization at work in the rituals, self-cultivation practices, thought, and iconography of elite forms of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism, as well as in medicine. At the same time, lay Buddhism, Daoist exorcism, and medium-based local religion contributed each in its own way to the creation of modern popular religion. With contributions by Juhn Ahn, Bai Bin, Chen Shuguo, Patricia Ebrey, Michael Fuller, Mark Halperin, Susan Huang, Dieter Kuhn, Nap-yin Lau, Fu-shih Lin, Pierre Marsone, Matsumoto Kôichi, Joseph McDermott, Tracy Miller, Julia Murray, Ong Chang Woei, Fabien Simonis, Dan Stevenson, Curie Virag, Michael Walsh, Linda Walton, Yokote Yutaka, Zhang Zong