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9780761989981

Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao : A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Book Taoist Book in China

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  • ISBN13:

    9780761989981

  • ISBN10:

    0761989986

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2003-05-01
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
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Summary

Taoists and non-Taoists alike consider Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao, written by the twelfth-century sage Li Ying-Chang, an essential guide to living. Presenting foundational teaching and practices of the Action and Karma school of Taoism, it is replete with stories illustrating the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meanings of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced, healthy life. Sponsored by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism

Author Biography

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)

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Historical Introduction xv
Translator's Introduction xxvii
Dates of the Chinese Dynasties xxxxiv
LAO-TZU'S TREATISE ON THE RESPONSE OF THE TAO
Understanding the Principles
3(2)
Words of Warning
5(4)
The Guardians
9(4)
Accumulating Good Works
13(4)
Reward for Good Deeds
17(2)
Evil Deeds
19(6)
Retribution for Evil Deeds
25(4)
Instructions on Important Principles
29(2)
Repentance
31(2)
Actions
33(68)
FOLK TALES
The Light of Truth
37(4)
The Pious Scholar's Fortune
41(4)
Charity Rewarded
45(4)
The Power of a Good Person's Name
49(4)
A Bully's Reform
53(4)
The Irresponsible Minister
57(4)
A Visit to Hell
61(4)
Disrespect for Sacred Texts
65(4)
Punishment Apportioned to Crime
69(4)
The North Star Constellation
73(4)
Offence against a Deity
77(4)
The God of the Hearth
81(8)
The Dragon Lord's Wrath
89(4)
Ho-kuan and the Ants
93(4)
The Cruel Hunters
97(4)
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