Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao: A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Taoist Book in China (Sacred Literature Trust) (The Spirit of ...)

Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao: A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Taoist Book in China (Sacred Literature Trust) (The Spirit of ...)

by Eva Wong (Translator), Li Ying-Chang (Author)

Synopsis

Considered by many Taoists and non-Taoists alike to be an essential guide to living, Lao-tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao was written by the twelfth-century sage Le Ying-chang. Presenting foundational teachings and practices of the Action and Karma school of Taoism, it is replete with folk stories illustrating the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meaning of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced healthy life.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 150
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 12 Jul 2010

ISBN 10: 030016517X
ISBN 13: 9780300165173

Author Bio
Li Ying-chang was founder of the Action and Karma school of Taoism. Dr. Eva Wong is a full initiate of the Hsin T'ien Wu-ch'i sect of Taoism and Director of Studies for the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism (International).