Taoism For Dummies
Learn to:Explore the origins of Taoist philosophy and religionGrasp the multiple interpretations of Taoism todayFind out about Taoist practices and customsThe friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism!Exploring the philosophy, practices, and scriptures of one of the world's major religions — and one of the oldest —Taoism For Dummiesprovides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and influential religious tradition. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious about Taoism, this fun and friendly guide explains in plain English the fundamental concepts of Taoism, explores in depth the origins and multiple interpretations of the religion, and goes into detail about what it means to be a Taoist.Start with Taoism 101 — learn the fundamentals and debunk the main myths about TaoismFollow the evolution of Taoism — find out how Taoism has developed from Classical Taoist philosophy to institutionalized religion to western TaoismUnlock important Taoist concepts — explore theTao, yinandyang,andwu-weiLearn about the many texts of Taoism — delve into theTao Te Ching,as well as other texts from the rich body of Taoist scripturesExplore Taoist practices — find out how followers bring Taoism into their daily livesOpen the book and find:The origins of TaoismTaoist attitudes toward lifeThe life and teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang TzuTypes of Taoism in China and the West todayHow to understand the Taoist concept of doing everything by doing nothingA look at the Taoist practices of alchemy, meditation,t'ai-chi,and martial artsAdvice on acquiring Taoist wisdomTen common misconceptions about Taoism