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Taoism: The Road to Immortality

By John Blofeld

Book information

Publisher
Shambhala
Year
1979
ISBN
0877731160, 9780877731160
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
31 MB (32638400 bytes)
Edition
Paperback
Pages
195\220
Time added
2019-02-11 12:19:25

Description

A religion with roots stretching back nearly five thousand years, Taoism combines elements of folklore, occult sciences, cosmology, yoga, meditation, poetry, and exalted mysticism. Mysterious and charmingly poetic, it is a living remnant of a way of life which has almost vanished from the world. In this comprehensive study, John Blofeld explains the fundamental concepts of Taoism, tells many stories of ancient masters, and provides incisive reflections on Taoist verse. He writes in a colorful and unique way about his visits to Taoist hermitages in China and his interchanges with contemporary masters. Taoist yoga, a little known aspect of Taoist practice, is also discussed in detail. This book captures the spirit of the Tao, communicating the serenity and timeless wisdom of this tradition.

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