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Russell Kirkland offers a clear, reliable introduction to Taoism (Daoism) that bridges ancient roots, contemporary scholarship, and everyday practice. The book surveys sacred texts and modern research to trace Taoism’s development, its philosophical and spiritual dimensions, and its practical applications in areas such as life and death, self‑cultivation, morality, society, leadership, and gender. Kirkland also explores how Taoist ideas shape familiar practices like Feng Shui and Tai Chi, presenting their real contexts within a broader religious and cultural framework.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Authors: Russell Kirkland
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