Title: An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages (Treasures of t

Title: An Illustrated Introduction to Taoism: The Wisdom of the Sages (Treasures of the World's Religions)

Author(s): Jean C. Cooper

Publisher: World Wisdom

Year: 2010

Description:


This beautifully illustrated book introduces the reader to the history and development of Taoism, one of the great religious and philosophical movements in Chinese thought. Chapters include discussions on the concept of the Tao (or Way), the symbolism of Yin-Yang, the relationship between Taoism and the natural world, and the work and philosophy of the leading Taoist sages. The last section of the book deals with Taoist art, the symbolism of plants and animals, the Taoist garden, and the relationship of Taoism with Buddhism and Hinduism. This edited edition of selected chapters from J.C. Cooper’s writings on Taoism contains 118 stunning color illustrations and includes an index.

TOC:



Editor’s Preface

Foreword by William Stoddart

The Tao

Te

Yin-Yang

The Pa Kua

Chuang Tzu and the Sages

Wu-Wei

The Natural

The Great Triad

Art

Symbolism

The Taoist Garden

Taoism and Hinduism

Taoism and Buddhism

List of Illustrations

Index

Biographical Notes

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