TaoismProvides a history of this Chinese religion, discussing scriptures, rituals, worldview, festivals and holidays, and its status in the world today. A Chinese mystical philosophy, Taoism was founded by Lao-tzu in the sixth century B.C. Taoism is a way of life in that the "Tao" is a force that flows through all sentient beings and when the Tao is in balance, perfect happiness is possible. |
Contents
Introduction | 2 |
Foundations | 8 |
Scriptures | 16 |
Worldview | 25 |
Worship A Visit to a Taoist Temple | 33 |
From the Taoist Tradition | 43 |
Growing Up Taoist | 43 |
Cultural Expressions | 52 |
Chronology Timeline | 86 |
Notes | 90 |
Glossary | 92 |
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Further Reading | 97 |
Websites | 98 |
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Picture Credits | 107 |
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