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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