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.

Author: Eva Wong
Publisher: Shambhala
Published: 12/17/1996
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.44h x 5.68w x 0.41d
ISBN13: 9781570622458
ISBN10: 1570622450
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Taoist
- Religion | Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY | Taoist)

About the Author
Eva Wong is an independent scholar and a practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including A Master Course in Feng-Shui; Tales of the Taoist Immortals; and Taoism: An Essential Guide.