Taoism

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities UjAOJSM Taoism is one of the great philosophical and religious traditions that grew and flowered in China. Unlike the great Western religions, Taoism has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central beliefs is that each person must follow his or her own path to the Tao, or "Way of Life." By being so universal and yet so personal, Taoism has exerted a significant influence on... Tovább

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What are the great religions? When did they come into being, and how are they practiced today? How much influence do they exert on the conduct of individuals and nations? The books in the World Religions series are specifically designed to address such questions in clear, accessible language. Rigorously nonsectarian, they offer an objective survey of the major spiritual traditions, including: • Historical origin • Fundamental beliefs • Organizational structure • Population of believers • Geographical distribution • Cultural contributions • Rituals and ceremonies • Sacred sites • Current activities UjAOJSM Taoism is one of the great philosophical and religious traditions that grew and flowered in China. Unlike the great Western religions, Taoism has no one God or even a founding prophet. One of its central beliefs is that each person must follow his or her own path to the Tao, or "Way of Life." By being so universal and yet so personal, Taoism has exerted a significant influence on the spiritual life of many cultures, both in Asia and throughout the world. For somé, Taoism has been a refuge from the excesses of other religions. This book traces the progress of Taoist thought, from the great Tao Te Ching, "The Book of the Way and Its Power," by Laozi to the contemporary Tao ofPhysics by Fritjof Capra. It reveals the essence of a mystical tradition that has quietly evolved over the centuries and kept its peace amidst the rise and fali of civilizations. PAULA R. HARTZ, formerly a teacher and a textbook editor, now specializes in writing nonfiction and educational materials for elementary and secondary school students. She holds an A.B. degree from Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont. Vissza