The general theory of Taoism / author, Fuchen Hu ; translator, Zhonghu Yan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hu, Fuchen.

Contributor:

Christine Hikawa Fund.

Series:

Chinese culture and philosophy series

Standardized Title:

Dao xue tong lun. English

Language:

Chinese

English

Subjects (All):

Taoism--China.

Taoism.

China.

Taoist philosophy.

Physical Description:

iv, 392 pages ; 26 cm.

Other Title:

Cover title also in Chinese: Dao xue tong lun

Place of Publication:

United Kingdom : Paths International Ltd. ; [Beijing] : Social Sciences Academic Press (China), [2013]

Summary:

To understand Taoism is to understand the roots of contemporary Chinese culture. This vital new book highlights the significance of Taoism in modern day China, supplying detailed information covering all aspects of a philosophical and religious tradition which is followed by as many as 400 million people worldwide. Comprehensive and user-friendly, it outlines the key theories and categories of Taoism covering each element in great-detail. Whether new to the subject or a follower, this essential book will enable you to better understand all aspects of Taoism and appreciate its central role within a radically reformed China. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Daoxue 1

Chapter 1 Rectification of the Name for Daoxue 3

Chapter 2 The Cultural Roots of Daoxue 11

Chapter 3 Evolution of The Traditional Culture and Daoxue 17

Section 1 "Philosophical Breakthrough" in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods 17

Section 2 Historical Conditions and Schools of Thought 25

Section 3 The Formation and Evolution of Taoist Scholarship 35

Section 4 The Thread of Development in Taoist Learning 43

Section 5 Eight Pillars of Daoxue 57

1 Qian (Heaven): The Philosophy of Man, Action and Dao 60

2 Dui (Marsh land): Political Administration 60

3 Li (Fire): Learning in Culture and Art 62

4 Zhen (Thunder): Medicine and the Learning of Nourishing Life 63

5 Xun (Wind): Religious Folklore 64

6 Kan (Water): Social Ethics 64

7 Gen (Mountain): Inner Alchemy 65

8 Kun (Earth): Alchemical arts and Numerology $$ 66

Section 6 Synopsis of Taoist Personalities 67

Chapter 4 The Central Thoughts of Daoxue 75

Section 1 The Theory of Daoxue 75

Section 2 The Virtue of Centrality and Harmony 79

Section 3 Remove Misunderstandings 86

Section 4 Taoist Themes 94

1 Naturalness and Non-action 95

2 Conflict and Transformation 97

3 Moving around without stop 98

4 Seeing the Unadorned and embracing uncarved block 100

5 Femininity, Softness and No Contention 102

6 Compassion and Valuing Life 105

7 The Way of Heaven is impartial 107

8 Taoist Realms 110

Part 2 Religious Taoism 115

Chapter 1 What is Religious Taoism? 119

Section 1 A Definition of Religious Taoism 119

Section 2 The Conditions for the Emergence of Religious Taoism 120

Section 3 Characteristics of Religious Taoism 126

Chapter 2 A History of Development of Religious Taoism 135

Section 1 The Way of Recipe and Immortality, the Way of Huang-Lao and the Way of Shamans and Ghosts 137

Section 2 Early Religious Taoism at the End of the Han 147

Section 3 Religious Taoism in the Transitional Period of Wei-Jin 159

Section 4 The Reform of Religious Taoism and Its Maturity in the Southern and Northern Dynasties 182

1 The Reform of the Way of Celestial Masters by Kuo Qianzhi 182

2 Wei Taiwu's Abolition of Buddhism and the Decline of the Celestial Masters in the North 184

3 Lu Xiujing established a new Taoism 186

Section 5 Prosperity of Taoism and Its Becoming a State Religion in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties Periods 194

1 Relationship Between Taoism and Politics in the Sui and Tang 195

2 Important Taoist Lineages and Scholars 200

3 the Characteristics of Taoism in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties 206

Section 6 Proliferation and Innovation of Taoism in the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Periods 210

1 Taoism in the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties 210

2 Taoist Sects in China in the Periods of the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan 218

Section 7 The Decline of Taoism in the Ming and Qing and Its Secularization 229

1 the Ming Religious Policy and The Secularization of Taoism 229

2 General Condition of Taoism and Its Social Context in the Qing Period 236

3 Taoist Sects in the Ming and Qing 239

Chapter 3 Taoist Rules and Observances, Purification and Offering, and Precepts 249

Part 3 Taoist Techniques 252

Chapter 1 Meditation, Gymnastics, Breathing Exercises and Arts of Body Building 255

Section 1 Massage, Gymnastics and Martial Arts 255

Section 2 Abstention from grains, inhaling and gathering qi 260

Section 3 Meditation, Guarding the One and Sitting in forgetfulness 266

Section 4 Breathing Exercises, Spreading Breath and Embryonic Breathing 271

Chapter 2 Medicine, Drug Ingestion and Nourishing Life 277

Section 1 Taoist medicine 277

Section 2 Drug Ingestion, cosmetics and food therapy 284

Section 3 Daily Routine and Nourishing Life 292

Section 4 Sleep Recipes and Techniques 302

Chapter 3 Nourishing Life through the Art of the Bedchamber 307

Section 1 The Cultural Origin of Life Nourishment through the Arts of the Bedchamber 310

Section 2 A General Survey of the Historical Development of Life Nourishment through the Art of the Bedchamber 313

Section 3 The Theory, Principle and Basic Contents of the Art of the Bedchamber as a Way of Life Nourishment 320

1 Choosing the Right Partner and the Right Time to Move 322

2 Seasons in Sexual Life and Necessary Knowledge of What to Do and What not to Do 324

3 Treasuring Essence and Strengthening Yang: Seven Injuries and Eight Benefits 327

4 Foreplay and Enjoyment for Both, Let the Heart not be perturbed 330

5 Coordination of Sexual Impulses and Copulation When Readiness is Apparent 331

6 Shallow Penetration and Slow Movements, and Cherishing Harmony 334

7 Vary Positions and Achieve Best Effects 335

8 Weak Entry and Strong Withdrawal, Protect Essence and Limit Ejaculation 339

9 Gatherding Qi and Swallowing Saliva, Reversing Essence and Repairing the Brain 340

Chapter 4 Outer Alchemy and Techniques of Yellow (Gold) and White (Silver) 343

Section 1 Historical evolution of Outer Alchemy 343

Section 2 The Thread of Thought and Theoretical System of Alchemists 353

Section 3 Operational Procedures for Alchemical Drugs and the Chemical Reactions Involved 371

1 The chemical reaction in the making of reverted cinnabar 378

2 The chemical reaction of making yellow and white 379

3 Gold liquid and reaction of water method 380

4 The Making of Sexual Stimulants such as "Autumn Stone" 381

5 The making of medical use alchemical drug 382.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Christine Hikawa Fund.

ISBN:

9781844640966

1844640965

OCLC:

840464336

Publisher Number:

99953203983