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An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages (Treasures of the World's Religions)

By Jean C. Cooper

Book information

Publisher
World Wisdom
Year
2010
ISBN
1935493167, 9781935493167
LCC
BL1920 .C59 2010
Open Library ID
OL24054753M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (19620992 bytes)
Pages
170\170
Topic
Religion
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Религиоведение;Религиоведение даосизма

Description

Containing 118 stunning color illustrations, this beautiful book provides an introduction to Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Incorporating selections from J.C. Coopers writings, it explores the concept of the Tao (Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, and the thought of the leading Taoist sages. Also included are sections on Taoist art, the symbolism of plants and animals, the Taoist garden, and the relationship of Taoism with Buddhism and Hinduism.

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