Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao to Human Actions: T'AI-Shang Kan-Ying P'Ien (The sacred literature series) - Hardcover

Li Ying-chang

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060649569 ISBN 13: 9780060649562

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1994

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 Li 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 meanings of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced, healthy life.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text of Taoism, written by the 12th-century sage Li Ying-chang, is an accessible introduction to Taoist thought and practice. It offers direct teachings, which focus on leading a balanced, healthy life. Included are 20 folk stories that illustrate the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meanings of the passages. The book presents the foundational teachings of the Action and Karma school of Taoism - relevant teachings on how to lead a spiritually and physically fulfilling life.

About the Author:

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).

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0060649569
• ISBN 13: 9780060649562
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128