{"product_id":"taoism-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Taoism For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJonathan Herman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive guide to understanding Taoism--no matter your background or faith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLao Tzu's \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the hundreds of millions. Yet there remains a remarkable lack of reliable information about Taoism for curious westerners. \u003ci\u003eTaoism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides comprehensive coverage of Taoism's origins in China's Chou Dynasty, its underlying quietist principles, its emergence as a major religion, various interpretation of its core texts, including both Eastern and Western interpretations, key Taoist concepts, and much more. It also provides a fascinating glimpse of Taoism in contemporary China.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ideal guide for readers interested in this influential religion, as well as those taking an introductory course on Taoism or Chinese Religion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA valuable source of insight for those with an interest in modern Chinese culture and beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe friendly guide to understanding the rich history and modern practice of Taoism!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the philosophy, practices, and scriptures of one of the world's major religions -- and one of the oldest -- \u003ci\u003eTaoism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive introduction to this fascinating and influential religious tradition. Whether you're a student of religion or just curious about Taoism, this fun and friendly guide explains in plain English the fundamental concepts of Taoism, explores in depth the origins and multiple interpretations of the religion, and goes into detail about what it means to be a Taoist. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart with Taoism 101 -- learn the fundamentals and debunk the main myths about Taoism \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow the evolution of Taoism -- find out how Taoism has developed from Classical Taoist philosophy to institutionalized religion to western Taoism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnlock important Taoist concepts -- explore the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTao\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eyin\u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003eyang, \u003ci\u003e and \u003c\/i\u003ewu-wei\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about the many texts of Taoism -- delve into the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eTao Te Ching, \u003ci\u003e as well as other texts from the rich body of Taoist scriptures \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Taoist practices -- find out how followers bring Taoism into their daily lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Herman\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is the Director of Undergraduate Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he teaches courses in Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, Shinto, world religions, comparative mysticism, and critical theory in the study of religion. He has written extensively on various aspects of Taoism, Chinese religion, and modern religious issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.19 x 7.44 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42634696032352,"sku":"9781118423967","price":33.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/TUYxbllvUnJCRS9JNERhaEFmWHAyQT09.webp?v=1772657448","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/taoism-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}