Teachings of the Tao

The readings in this book are a beginner's entree into the vast treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity.

Author: Eva Wong
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 12/17/1996
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.44h x 5.68w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781570622458