Daoism in China

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五洲传播出版社, 2004 - Religion - 218 pages
This book provides a systemic introduction of Daoism in China. Subjects includes the spirituality in early China, establishment and lineage of the celestial masters, Daoist deities, temples, and sacred places, the influence of Daoism in culture and customs. With black and white photographs, including shrines, temples, and deities.
 

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Preface
1
Introduction
7
Spirituality in Early China
9
The Establishment of Daoist Organizations
23
The Development of Daoism and the Formation
41
Daoist Deities
59
Daoist Temples and Sacred Places
93
Important Daoist Scriptures and the Compilation
131
The China Taoist Association
147
The Influence of Daoism
189
of China207
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