Teachings of the Tao: Readings from the Taoist Spiritual Tradition

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
• | Publisher: Shambhala
• | Publication Date: Dec 17, 1996
• | Number of Pages: 160 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1570622450
• | ISBN-13: 9781570622458