Daoist Tradition

An Introduction

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

AvLouis Komjathy,Professor Louis Komjathy

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Using a historical, textual and ethnographic approach, this is the most comprehensive presentation of Daoism to date. In addition to revealing the historical contours and primary concerns of Chinese Daoists and Daoist communities, The Daoist Tradition provides an account of key themes and defining characteristics of Daoist religiosity, revealing Daoism to be a living and lived religion. Exploring Daoism from a comparative religious studies perspective, this book gives the reader a deeper understanding of religious traditions more broadly. Beginning with an overview of Daoist history, The Daoist Tradition then covers key elements of Daoist worldviews and major Daoist practices. This is followed by a discussion of the importance of place and sacred sites as well as representative examples of material culture in Daoism. The work concludes with an overview of Daoism in the modern world. The book includes a historical timeline, a map of China, 25 images, a glossary, text boxes, suggested reading and chapter overviews. A companion website provides both student and lecturer resources: http://www.bloomsbury.com/the-daoist-tradition-9781441168733/

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Utgivningsdatum2013-06-20
Mått168 x 241 x 23 mm
Vikt681 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor400
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781441168733

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Part 1: Historical Overview 1. Approaching Daoism 2. The Daoist Tradition Part 2: The Daoist Worldview 3. Ways to Affiliation4. Community and Social Organization 5. Informing Views and Foundational Concerns 6. Cosmogony, Cosmology, and Theology 7. Virtue, Ethics and Conduct Guidelines Part 3: Daoist Practice8. Dietetics 9. Health and Longevity Practice 10. Meditation 11. Scriptures and Scripture Study 12. Ritual Part 4: Place, Sacred Space and Material Culture13. Temples and Sacred Sites 14. Material Culture Part 5: Daoism in the Modern World15. Daoism in the Modern World