Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao: A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Taoist Book in China
Author:   Eva Wong ,  Li Ying-Chang
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
ISBN:  

9780761989981


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 May 2003
Format:   Paperback
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Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao: A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Taoist Book in China


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Taoists and non-Taoists alike consider ""Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao"", written by the 12th-century sage Li Ying-Chang, an essential guide to living. Presenting foundational teaching and practices of the Action and Karma school of Taoism, it is replete with stories illustrating the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meanings of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced, healthy life.

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Author:   Eva Wong ,  Li Ying-Chang
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
Imprint:   AltaMira Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.240kg
ISBN:  

9780761989981


ISBN 10:   0761989986
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   01 May 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

Language:   Chinese

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Lao-Tzu's treatise on the response of the Tao - historical introduction; translator's introduction; dates of the Chinese dynasties; understanding the principles; words of warning; the guardians; accumulating good works; reward for good deeds; retribution for evil deeds; instruction for important principles; repentance; actions; folk tales - the light of truth; the pious scholar's fortune; charity rewarded; the power of a good person's name; a bully's reform; the irresistible minister; a visit to hell; disrespect for sacred texts; punishment apportioned to crime; the North Star constellation; offence against a deity; the god of the hearth; the Dragon Lord's wrath; Ho-kuan and the ants; the cruel hunters; Fung Loy Institute of Taoism.

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