Understanding Taoism by Jennifer Oldstone-Moore

Understanding Taoism by Jennifer Oldstone-Moore

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A vivid portrait of a profound tradition - from the Tao Te Ching to the ethics of 'going with the flow'

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Understanding Taoism by Jennifer Oldstone-Moore

This concise, illustrated introduction is an accessible guide to nine key themes of Taoism - including the life of its founding sage Laozi and his teachings, the influential sacred writings of the Tao Te Ching and Zhuangzi, the concept of wu wei (non interference), the cultivation of simplicity and detachment, the attainment of harmony and the quest for immortality. Jennifer Oldstone-Moore provides a unique distillation of this highly distinctive tradition, from its origins in ancient China to its place in society today.
Jennifer Oldstone-Moore is Assistant Professor at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where she is a member of the departments of Religion and East Asian Studies. She has contributed to a number of publications including China: The Land of the Heavenly Dragon, World Religions: The Illustrated Guide and scholarly journals. She has written and lectured on various aspects of Taoism, especially its legacy in the modern world. Her previous publications include Understanding Confucianism.
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ISBN 13 9781907486722
ISBN 10 1907486720
Title Understanding Taoism
Author Jennifer Oldstone-Moore
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Watkins Media Limited
Year published 2011-06-09
Number of pages 244
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