Teachings of the Tao

"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the real Way," reads a famous line from the Tao-te-ching. But although the Tao cannot be described by words, words can allow us to catch a fleeting glimpse of that mysterious energy of the universe which is the source of life. The readings in this book are a beginner's entr e 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, and sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 12/17/1996
ISBN: 9781570622458
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.44h x 5.68w x 0.41d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/13/1997 pg. 71