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The Elements of Taoism
Learn the basics about this ancient religion which has shaped China for over five thousand years.
144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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October 4, 2022
A scholar’s history of Taoism. Palmer oscillates between discussing meticulous details such as Lao Tzu’s real name and grand claims about how a single shamanistic culture spread from Siberia to China and North America. It also devotes a lot of time to the more arcane aspects of Taoism such as immortality, metaphysics, deities, etc.
If you want to approach Taoism as a practitioner, there is no substitute for the Tao Teh Ching
If you want to approach Taoism as a practitioner, there is no substitute for the Tao Teh Ching
January 22, 2024
❤️ not the most analytical but still
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