The Daoist Monastic Manual
Subtitle: A Translation of the Fengdao Kejie (Aar Texts and Translations)
Publisher: An American Academy of Religion Book
Published: June 3, 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780195170702
First sentence: Daoist monasteries and priestly training seminaries arose in the sixth century and came to flourish greatly under the Tang dynastly (618-907), which saw itself as divinely supported by Lord Lao, the central deity of the Daoist religion and claimed ancestor of the Tang ruling house.
Description: "The Fengdao kejie or "Rules and Precepts for Worshiping the Dao" dates from the early seventh century and is a key text of medieval Daoist priesthood and monasticism, which was first formally organized in the sixth century. Compiled to serve the needs of both monastic practitioners and priests in training, it describes the fundamental rules, organizational principles, and concrete establishments of Daoist institutions. Speaking in their own voices and presenting the ideal Daoist life of their time, priests and recluses come to life in this ancient document."--BOOK JACKET.