Daoism : a short introduction

by James Miller

Paperback, 2003

Publication

Oxford : Oneworld, c2003.

Call number

History / Mille

Barcode

BK-06482

ISBN

1851683151 / 9781851683154

Collections

Your library, Adult Materials, Religious Studies

Tags

Daoism, China, history, introduction, history of religion, intended audience - adult

Physical description

xviii, 174 p.; 23 cm

Description

In this guide, James Miller emphasizes the role of Daoism as a livingradition not only in China, but also in the West. He examines the classicaloots of Daoism and Chinese mysticism, exploring such key areas as cosmology,estivals, meditation and shamanic journeys. He also explains the linketween Daoism, ecology and the growing popularity of Chinese medicine in theest.

Language

English

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Subjects

Taoism

Rating

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