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1. The Inner Teachings of Taoism by Chang Po-tuan | |
Paperback: 144
Pages
(2001-01-09)
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A Cleary text become more Confusian and Buddhist than Taoist
A must read for any who read books on the tao and are left confused
alchemy review
a wonderful book.
Taoist Alchemy |
2. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Taoism by Brandon Toropov, Chad Hansen | |
Paperback: 336
Pages
(2002-03-05)
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Confusing even if you are not an idiot
vague
Unduly vague
not bad at all
Not recommended While the back cover was probably written by the publisher and not the authors (it even mentions "ying-yang" instead of the correct "yin-yang"), the material inside the book is what counts.But because of the faults I mentioned with the material inside, I found myself taking everything else I read in the book with a grain of salt because I was unsure of its accuracy.And while it does provide some information on the history of taoism, chinese dynasties, and taoist religion, I'm concerned that this book would mislead those new to taoism. If you are new to taoism and would like to learn more, I recommend picking up a good translation of the Tao Te Ching and starting there."Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Translation" by Jonathan Star is my personal favorite translation because it includes a verbatim, word-for-word translation of the text.Also recommended is the translation by Brian Browne Walker. ... Read more |
3. Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance by C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen Simpkins | |
Paperback: 192
Pages
(1999-05-15)
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Simple Taoism
Missing the point
Great Introduction!
A good book
Good Introduction to Taoism |
4. Practical Taoism by Thomas Cleary | |
Paperback: 92
Pages
(1996-05-28)
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Not exactly "Practical"
Cant understan a word
A Most Concise Illumination of The Tao
The Search
another classic rendered for our sake |
5. The Shambhala Guide to Taoism (Shambhala Guides) by Eva Wong | |
Paperback: 268
Pages
(1996-12-17)
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Sloppy and dated
An Excellent Overview of Taoism
Wonderful Historical Reference
This book put the pieces together for me
Excellent Book! |
6. Taoism: Growth of a Religion by Isabelle Robinet | |
Paperback: 320
Pages
(1997-05-01)
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Does not investigate Taoism's growth or Philosophical vs. Religious Taoism
A key text on Taoism
A must for serious students of Chinese religious history |
7. Taoism: The Enduring Tradition by Russell Kirkland | |
Hardcover: 304
Pages
(2004-07-06)
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Treasure and tool
Criticism of Taoist Scholarship
Real Taoism
Taoism - a fresh viewpoint |
8. Do Nothing and Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism by Qiguang Zhao | |
Hardcover: 240
Pages
(2010-04-01)
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Definitely recommend!
Effortless Efforts |
9. Taoism: The Road to Immortality by John Blofeld | |
Paperback: 212
Pages
(2000-08-08)
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To die and not to perish - Immortality!
Dogmatising a No-Dogma Perspective of Taoism
A beautiful view
A Road Less Traveled |
10. Harmony: Radical Taoism Gently Applied by Eulalio Paul Cane | |
Paperback: 420
Pages
(2002-08-07)
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Editorial Review Product Description HARMONY offers the reader a complete course on the first significant developments in five element theory since the Neijing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine). Eulalio Paul Cane dove deeply into traditional Chinese medicine to find answers to his own enigmatic health troubles—and indeed he found the personal answers he sought. But his strong interest and philosophical background enabled him as well to recognize novel universal connections lying hidden within Taoist thought, connections that linked the previously separate systems describing the five elements, yin and yang, and the notion of the Tao itself. When the dust had settled, what emerged at the core of these discoveries was something wholly original: a rigorous model for translating directly between what goes on in the mind and what takes place in the body. HARMONY presents its ideas with remarkable clarity. The reader will come away fully appreciating and understanding Taoism both in terms of the book's radical new conclusions about the universal and in its gentle applicability to the personal struggles with harmony and naturalness in which we all engage. This latter task will be explored by means of a detailed "five element profile" which the reader will construct based on his or her own unique symptoms, quirks, feelings, and experiences. Learning to interpret the messages inherent in the states of the mind and the body empowers one both with self-knowledge and with a personal map that can be used to chart a course back toward harmony, using a tailored approach of Taoist yoga, beneficial diet, meditation, and self-massage of acupressure points. |
11. Taoism by Ken Cohen | |
Audio CD:
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(2004-11)
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Taoism
Great Overview Of Taoism!!!
Wonderful introduction to many aspects of Taoism
Intelligible, Practical Presentation of Non-Western Thought Taoism is a 4 1/2 hr. course covering Taoism as religion, as philosophy, its influence on thearts and science of China, and how it connects and contrasts with othersystems of thought, both Chinese and Western. This course is presented ona practical basis with the goal of improving the quality of one's life andhealth.This is demonstrated right from the start with Ken Cohen's carefulenunciation of Chinese words.Because of the relational nature of Taoistthinking, some areas could be difficult or even strange, except for theexcellence of the presentation. An unusual section is given on Chinese(Taoist) poetry.This type of poetry strives to express directly anexperience from Nature, the experience being more important than clevernesswith words.The principles are illustrated using Ken Cohen's owntranslations of classical poerty.Then he invites the listener to"cap" a poem by adding a line to one he provides.Finally thelistener is encouraged to try alternating lines with friends, the poemsfinishing themselves. Feng Shui (geomancy) is presented through therelational "5 element" scheme.But it is also pointed out thatthe Earth can be considered to have "meridians" and by usingstanding meditation, one can relate the body's meridians to those of theEarth. Not only for Feng Shui, but also for the other areas of Taoistthought, Ken Cohen emphasizes the bottom line is harmony, balance andsense.Anecotes drawn from a lifetime of study are included to helpdemonstate important ideas.
Excellent introduction to Taoism |
12. The Tao of Teaching: The Ageless Wisdom of Taoism and the Art of Teaching by Greta K. Nagel | |
Paperback: 240
Pages
(1998-11-01)
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A philosophical look at teaching
Simple Pleasures!
TAO for us and our next generations |
13. Eastern Religions: Hinduism, Buddism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto | |
Paperback: 552
Pages
(2005-05-06)
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Global Religions - lack of essence
great
nice :3
an unusual introductory text |
14. Buddhism and Taoism Face to Face: Scripture, Ritual, and Iconographic Exchange in Medieval China by Christine Mollier | |
Paperback: 241
Pages
(2009-06)
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Useful for Laypersons as well as the religious or scholarly
Good scholarly work |
15. Taoism: The Parting of the Way by Holmes Welch | |
Paperback: 208
Pages
(1971-06-01)
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Good book
The Perfect Overview
Excellent intro to Taoism
A valuable introduction
Possibly the worst book I've ever read It doesn't take long for the reader to realize that Welch regards Taoism and the Tao Te Ching with condescension and contempt. Aside from many factual errors, nearly every page yields some interpretation that is patently absurd. Throughout the book Welch disdainfully references the fruits of Taoist meditation and self-cultivation as mere "trance". I noted at least one instance where Welch left out the last lines of a translation from the Tao Te Ching to make his point stronger, but in so doing he totally distorted the meaning of the passage. Welch's grasp of the most fundamental of Taoist terms and concepts is laughably childish and shallow. For instance, Part II, chapter 1 of this book is entitled "Inaction"--his translation of "Wu Wei". Therein Welch constantly accuses Lao Tzu of passivity and pacifism. As a scholar, you'd think Welch would know that Taoist temples are filled with images of warrior dieties and that they display swords and other marital implements and regalia as symbols of the conflict inherent in society and nature. Some of China's greatest military strategists were, of course, Taoists and Taoist philosophy is the foundation of many of the Chinese martial arts. Wu Wei would be far more accurately translated as "non-interference". Taoists are certainly aware that perhaps only in death is there "inaction". Curiously, for a general book about Taoism, Welch devotes almost all of hisattention to (mis)interpreting Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching. There is little discussion of other essential figures such as Chuang Tzu and Lieh Tzu. Welch fails to acknowledge the extent to which Taoist philopshy and sensibilities have influenced and permeated every aspect of Chinese life and culture. Welch's most astonishing statements are to be found in Part Four, in the latter part of this book: "We [Americans]believe...that it is good to be vigorous, progressive, and forward looking, Lao Tzu believes it is good to be weak and to look inwards andbackwards. We believe that what America needs is dynamic, aggressive leadership. He prefers leadership that is listless and passive. We believe in keen competition. He believess in dull indifference. We believe in education. He considers it dangerous." Welch therefore perfectly reflects the triumphalism, materialism, reductionism and positivism that permeated the zeitgeist of the 1950's. The world is a very different place now. Whatever the reason, Welch was unable to understand Taoism. It is unfortuante that he chose to write about a topic of which he had no useful understanding or insight and to thereby pass his ignoranceand bias on to his readers. It is unfortunate that his book is still in print to contribute further misunderstanding and distortion of Taoism and the Tao Te Ching. Unfortunately, I have not encountered any book that provides a really good introdcutory overviewof Taoism.Eva Wong's: The Shambhala Guide to Taoism has a good deal useful information. It unfortunately lacks a discussion of basicTaoist concepts. The Tao Te Ching continues to be publishedin an astonishing number oftranslations. Many of them are very poor translations. I've noted that many newer translations have a new age, politically correct flavor that may be stylish but is very inaccurate. A good and venerable translation is that of Lin Yutang and should be readily available inexpensively from used book dealers. The scholarly translation by Ellen Chen is useful but may be too daunting for the casaul reader. Though not exhibiting any depth of scholarly knowledge, the books by John Blofeld are worthwhile as they contain a good deal of charming anecdotal material from his experiences visiting Taoist monasteries before the communist revolution in China. Blofeld provides a delightful glimpse of a world that is tragically gone forever. A brief monograph by Julius Evola entitled, Taoism-The Magic, The Mysticism, is worth acquiring. Evola is a metaphyscian and esotericist rather than an academic sinologist. His insights into Taoism in this very short work are excellent. ... Read more |
16. Historical Dictionary of Taoism by Julian F. Pas | |
Hardcover: 480
Pages
(1998-06-04)
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A very timely and valuable book Fang YuQing
An essential English-language reference book. |
17. Taoism and the Arts of China by Stephen Little | |
Hardcover: 352
Pages
(2000-11-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description To represent the art inspired by Taoism over the millennia, the Art Institute of Chicago brought together 151 ritual implements, paintings, sculptures, and documents from 50 national museums, temples, and private collections worldwide. These objects are divided into three sections in the catalog and used to illustrate Taoism's philosophical origins; its organization and ceremonies; and its development into popular religion. Lively captions explain the significance of each item; for example, a 2,000-year-old stone panel showing the supposedly historical meeting of Confucius and Laozi, after which an awed Confucius described Laozi as a dragon (a symbol of the Tao). Essays by five leading scholars place religious Taoism in the context of Chinese art and history--a complex task, lucidly handled. This is a landmark study. With popular Taoism rebounding in modern China, Taoism and the Arts of China presents truly pioneering scholarship, expanding our appreciation of a once unfashionable area of research. --John Stevenson Customer Reviews (2)
A scholarly and informative historical artwork survey
The Magical Art of the Tao The curators begin with the sage Laozi and his cognition of an unmanifest source of creation, which is called the Tao, or "way." As the collection progresses, the viewer sees the universal principle of the Tao enter the weave of Chinese culture. The teaching becomes visibly more elaborate and eventually the Way becomes a religion, acquiring deities, priests, rituals, and magic elixirs. Like an alchemist in reverse, the cycle of time takes a transcendent reality and turns it into the denser element of doctrine, right before our very eyes. Some say the artists that served Taoism mixed potent elixirs into the paints they used. Whether or not this is true, I couldn't stop looking at their work. I wish the printed page could capture the exquisite detail, color and charisma of the originals. Still, Taoism and the Arts of China achieves its purpose. I showed the book to friends at a dinner party. They huddled over it a while, then resolved to drive off that very night to reach Chicago by morning, the last day of the exhibit. It was the right idea. This art should not be missed. ... Read more |
18. Creativity and Taoism: A Study of Chinese Philosophy, Art and Poetry by Chung-Yuan Chang | |
Paperback: 272
Pages
(2011-02-15)
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19. Taoism Way Beyond Seeking (Alan Watts Love of Wisdom) by Alan Watts, Mark Watts | |
Paperback: 128
Pages
(2001-10-01)
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the dualism exposed |
20. Encyclopedia of Taoism (2 Volume Set) | |
Hardcover: 1551
Pages
(2008-01-10)
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I did not have the same problem
Amazon stupidly thinks that selling only volume one is good enough. |
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