A Translation of the Ancient Chinese: The Book of Burial (Zang Shu) by Guo Pu (276-324)Juwen Zhang The Book of Burial defined fengshui for the first time: it integrated various local beliefs and practices into the dominant Confucian tradition. It is, therefore, key to any understanding of Chinese culture. Based on the edition of the Book of Burial (Zang Shu) most popular during the last millennium, this translation makes available the text that links the widespread Chinese practice of fengshui (geomancy) to the fundamental beliefs and moral principles of Chinese culture. This annotation and commentary serve to place the text and the history of burial ritual in the proper cultural context. The translator's introduction, which explores the questions of the interaction between elite and folk culture and the continuity of tradition, suggests an interdisciplinary approach to the study of fengshui. |
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Introduction | 1 |
The Book of Burial | 39 |
From The Illustrations to the Annotated Classic of Burial | 171 |
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