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目录


  1. Pristine Affluence: Daoist Roots in the Stone Age

    Livia Kohn (2017)


  2. Daoist Priests of the Li Family: Ritual Life in Village China

    Stephen Jones (2017)


  3. Ecofamilism: Women,Religion,and Environmental Protection in Taiwan

    Wan-Li Ho (2016)


  4. Science and the Dao: From the Big Bang to Lived Perfection
    Livia Kohn (2016)


  5. Tao of Sustainability: Cultivate Yourself to Heal the Earth

    Gregory Ripley (2016)


  6. Flowers in Chinese Culture: Folklore, Poetry, Religion

    An Lan Zhang (2015)


  7. Daoism Excavated: Cosmos and Humanity in Early Manuscripts

    WANG Zhongjiang (2015)


  8. New Visions of the Zhuangzi

    Livia Kohn, ed. (2015)


  9. Rediscovering the Roots of Chinese Thought: Laozis Philosophy

    CHEN Guying (2015)


  10. The Gourd and the Cross: Daoism and Christianity in Dialogue

    Sung-hae Kim (2014)


  11. Zhuangzi: Thinking through the Inner Chapters

    WANG Bo (2014)


  12. Zhuangzi: Text and Context

    Livia Kohn (2014)


  13. Declarations of the Perfected, Part 1: Setting Scripts and Images into Motion

    Thomas E. Smith (2013)


  14. A World of Their Own: Daoist Monks and Their Community in Contemporary China

    Adeline Herrou (2013)


  15. The Pheasant Cap Master and the End of History: Linking Religion to Philosophy in Early China

    Marnix Wells (2013)


  16. Empowered Writing: Exorcistic and Apotropaic Rituals in Medieval China

    Stephan Peter Bumbacher (2012)


  17. A Source Book in Chinese Longevity

    Livia Kohn (2012)


  18. Qigong Meets Quantum Physics: Experiencing Cosmic Oneness

    Imke Bock-Mobius (2012)


  19. Living Authentically: Daoist Contributions to Modern Psychology

    Livia Kohn, ed. (2011)


  20. The Eight Immortals,Revolving Sword of Pure Yang

    Baolin Wu with Michael McBride and Vincent Wu (2011)


  21. Sex in the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions

    Jessieca Leo (2011)


  22. Sitting in Oblivion: The Heart of Daoist Meditation

    Livia Kohn (2010)


  23. The Way of Poetry

    John Leonard (2010)


  24. Daoist Dietetics: Food for Immortality

    Livia Kohn (2010)


  25. Experimental Essays on Zhuangzi

    Victor Mair, ed. (2010)


  26. Beyond the Daodejing: The Thought of Twofold Mystery

    Friederike Assandri (2009)


  27. Internal Alchemy: Self, Society,and the Quest for Immortality

    Livia Kohn and Robin R. Wang, eds. (2009)


  28. Readings in Daoist Mysticism

    Livia Kohn (2009)


  29. Meditation Works: In the Hindu,Buddhist,and Daoist Traditions 

    Livia Kohn (2008)


  30. The Way of Highest Clarity: Nature, Vision, and Revelation in Medieval Daoism

    James Miller (2008)


  31. Laughing at the Dao: Debates among Buddhists and Daoists in Medieval China

    Livia Kohn (2008)


  32. Myth and Meaning in Early Daoism: The Theme of Chaos (Hundun)

    Norman Girardot (2008)


  33. Daoist Mystical Philosophy: The Scripture of Western Ascension

    Livia Kohn (2007)


  34. Daoist Body Cultivation: Traditional Models and Contemporary Practices

    Livia Kohn, ed. (2006)


  35. Divine Traces of the Daoist Sisterhood

    Suzanne Cahill (2006)


  36. Health and Long Life: The Chinese Way

    Livia Kohn with Stephen Jackowicz (2005)


  37. Cosmos and Community: The Ethical Dimension of Daoism

    Livia Kohn (2004)

     

  38. Women in Daoism

    Catherine Despeux and Livia Kohn (2003)

     

  39. Daoism and Chinese Culture  

    Livia Kohn (2001)


  40. Living with the Dao: Conceptual Issues in Daoist Practice

    Livia Kohn(2001)


  41. Journal of Daoist Studies

    Vol. 1 (2008) - Vol. 11 (2018)



1. Pristine Affluence: Daoist Roots in the Stone Age

Livia Kohn (2017)


The golden age of Daoists, rather than being imaginary, cemplosely matches life in the Mesolithic, ca. 9000-5000 BCE, a sedentary form of hunting and collecting before the full development of agriculture and the rise of stratified societies and discriminating consciousness. The book examines fundamental Daoist values, modes of thinking, dietetics, communities, leadership ideals, nonviolence, gender equality as well as methods of selfcultivation in relation to prehistoric patterns. An enlightening account of Daoism in the context of human development since the Paleolithic, Pristine Affluence offers a new vision of the Daoist tradition, Chinese history, and essential human choices.

 

 

2. Daoist Priests of the Li Family: Ritual Life in Village China

Stephen Jones (2017)

 

Along with Jones’ moving film “Li Manshan: Portrait of a Folk Daoist” 一watch here: https://vimeo.com/155660741—this engaging and original book describes a hereditary family of household Daoist priests in rural north China. It traces the vicissitudes of their lives— and ritual practices—over the turbulent last century through the experiences of two main characters: Li Manshan (b. 1946), and his distinguished father Li Qing (1926-99). The story anchors changing ritual practice in the ethnography of ritual specialists and their patrons today. A vivid portrait of a rapidly changing society, the work will fascinate anthropologists, scholars of Daoism and folk religion, world-music aficionados, and all those interested in Chinese society.

 

 

3. Ecofamilism: Women,Religion,and Environmental Protection in Taiwan

Wan-Li Ho (2016)

 

Based on extensive interviews with women founders, leaders, and members of six non-governmental, often religious-based, organizations 19902015, Ecofamilism presents contemporary issues in Taiwan from the perspectives of social anthropology, geography, inter-religious cooperation, and global ethics. The book offers a new way of approaching life in contemporary Asia, portraying the experiences of Taiwanese women—whose gender roles are ancillary to motivations of family, religion, and society. Its key concept of ecofamilism pairs the notions of ecology and family while drawing on Chinese religio-cultural traditions of responsibility to the family to illuminate ecologically responsible positions toward society, environment, and all living beings.

 

 

4. Science and the Dao: From the Big Bang to Lived Perfection
Livia Kohn (2016)

 

Science and the Dao presents a comprehensive examination of core Daoist facets from the point of view of modern science. Exploring its cosmology, physiology, psychology, cultivation, and visions of immortality in the light of astrophysics, particle physics, paleoanthropology, behavioral kinesiology, cell biology, and more, the book enhances the credibility of traditional Daoist ideas and practices, thereby making them more accessible to modern people. At the same time, it offers additional perspectives to scientific understanding as well as new dimensions of practical application, offering a new and enhanced level of translation—of Daoism into Western science as well as of theory into practice—with beneficent effects for both. It is an absolute must for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the interface of religion and science.

 

 

5. Tao of Sustainability: Cultivate Yourself to Heal the Earth

Gregory Ripley (2016)

 

This work presents the traditional Daoist path of self-cultivation as a framework for bringing human beings back into a sustainable relationship with the Earth. It also explores how health, both mental and physical, is impacted by nature, drawing on research in Green Exercise, Nature and Forest Medicine, and Ecopsycology. Part philosophy, part meditation manual, part nature awareness guide, Tao of Sustainability draws on a variety of disciplines and traditions, from Daoism to Stoicism, from Ecopsychology to Buddhist mind training, from the visual arts to movement, and thereby offers numerous pathways towards reconnecting with nature and the Dao.

 

 

6. Flowers in Chinese Culture: Folklore, Poetry, Religion

An Lan Zhang (2015)

 

Flowers and blossoms are intricate and dainty, beautiful and transient. Marking the passing of the seasons while flourishing in radiant splendor, they open our hearts to beauty, provide creative inspiration, and connect us to the divine. Each culture has its own unique symbolism and lore associated with its flowers. Flowers in Chinese Culture presents the subtle and potent relevance of thirty flowering plants in Chinese Daoist culture, exploring religion, literature, folklore, and sayings. A delight to behold, it is a treasure trove of learning and insight.

 

 

7. Daoism Excavated: Cosmos and Humanity in Early Manuscripts

WANG Zhongjiang (2015)

 

A first detailed exploration of Daoist cosmology, philosophy, and political vision as found in recently unearthed bamboo slips and silk manuscripts, this book presents a detailed, and often carefully philological, examination of the early materials, including various versions of the Laozi. It focuses particularly on different visions of creation and the unfolding of the universe and on the application of these alternative cosmologies in political thought and practice. Revising and expanding our understanding of traditional Chinese thinking, the book makes an essential contribution to Chinese studies, philosophy, and religion.

 

 

8. New Visions of the Zhuangzi

Livia Kohn, ed. (2015)

 

A collection of thirteen essays on the ancient Daoist philosophical work Zhuangzi, this presents new angles and approaches. It overcomes the traditional division of schools in favor of topics, sheds new light on key philosophical notions, examines Zhuangzi's use of language, and explores issues of his use of language. In addition, it also applies modern neuroscience to its instructions, explores its vision of the ideal mind, and connects Zhuangzi's teachings to issues of education and community relevant in contemporary society.

 

 

9. Rediscovering the Roots of Chinese Thought: Laozis Philosophy

CHEN Guying (2015)

 

This book translates Lao Zhuang xinlun, a key work in contemporary Chinese Daoist scholarship. It offers a unique discussion of the Laozi, arguing —in contrast to standard Western scholarship— that the text goes back to a single author and identifying him as an older contemporary, and even teacher, of Confucius. This places the Confucian Analects after the Laozi and makes the text the most fundamental work of ancient Chinese thought. Chen explores these debates regarding these points, providing evidence based on materials excavated from Mawangdui and Guodian. His book is fascinating documentation of contemporary Chinese arguments and debates previously unavailable in English. It is nothing less than a complete revision of the history of Chinese thought with Daoism as its major focus.

 

 

10. The Gourd and the Cross: Daoism and Christianity in Dialogue

Sung-hae Kim (2014)

 

Going back to an actual dialogue, first published in Korean in 2003,this correlates Dao and the reign of God, compares Jesus and the sage of the Daode jing, and matches ideas of freedom in the Zhuangzi and the New Testament. It establishes a dialogue between Daoist mind-fasting and Christian unknowing, examines concepts of Eastern immortality versus Western egalitarianism, and discusses visions of nature and humanity, both traditionally and in terms of modern ecology. It concludes with an exploration of the interaction of Daoism and Christianity in Korean folk piety. Breaking exciting new ground, it brings Daoism to the fore in the growing field of interreligious dialogue.

 

 

11. Zhuangzi: Thinking through the Inner Chapters

WANG Bo (2014)


A major contribution to the philosophical understanding of Zhuangzi, this presents a systematic study by the foremost representative of new Chinese scholarship. Besides giving detailed readings of all seven Inner Chapters, the book also provides historical and textual context, plus an in-depth examination of key philosophical concepts. Opening new and often startling insights, it flushes out the relevance of Zhuangzi’s thought especially in relation to Confucian and Mohist teachings as well as to Chinese history and culture. A must for anyone interested in Chinese and comparative philosophy.

 

 

12. Zhuangzi: Text and Context

Livia Kohn (2014)

 

This is a comprehensive discussion of the ancient Daoist work Zhuangzi in 24 chapters, providing a chronologically-based outline of the context of the work, from the compilation of the text to its reading in 21st century ecology, plus a systematic discussion and interpretation of its central concepts from perfect happiness to playful uselessness. The book integrates a vast spectrum of original and secondary sources, examines the history and ideas in a wide context, both within China and cross-culturally, and relates many of the Zhuangzi's key notions and practices to modern science, notably physics, biology, and psychology. Encyclopedic in scope, meticulous in execution, and skillfully presented, it is a must for anyone interested in traditional Chinese thought.

 

 

13. Declarations of the Perfected, Part 1: Setting Scripts and Images into Motion

Thomas E. Smith (2013)


This is the first complete, annotated translation of the Zhen’gao, Tao Hongjing’s (456-536) masterful compilation of the Shangqing or Higher Clarity revelations, setting the stage for the heyday of medieval Daoism. This volume presents its first part (fasc.1 -4), centering around the practice of achieving “spiritual union,” a spiritual analogue to sexual intercourse, with Perfected partners. The book is the first to examine in depth the full process of this practice—from preliminary courtship to the act of union itself, the gestation of the Perfected embryo in the body of the adept, and finally the adept’s rebirth.

 

 

14. A World of Their Own: Daoist Monks and Their Community in Contemporary China

Adeline Herrou (2013)


Joining the life of a small Daoist community temple, the author examines its structure, inhabitants, surrounding community, and gods. She outlines the individual’s choices, training, and path, then discusses the greater Daoist community in terms of pseudo-kinship structures and gender issues. Based on years of careful observation, A World of Their Own is a rich source of information on the life of Daoist monastics in contemporary China. The book is full of amazing detail and reliable, on-the-ground information: a must for anyone interested in the true face of religiosity and spiritual practice in China today.

 

 

15. The Pheasant Cap Master and the End of History: Linking Religion to Philosophy in Early China 

Marnix Wells (2013)


Following a catastrophic defeat at Changping in 260 BCE, and the reported immolation of close to half a million Zhao soldiers by Qin, a mysterious figure appeared on the stage of history: Heguanzi, the Pheasant Cap Master. A political refugee, he warned against a looming danger of total collapse and Zhao’s imminent annexation Qin. His writings, long neglected and misunderstood which stand in close connection to the Daode jing, combine a potent mix of religion, metaphysics, philosophy, politics, and strategy to unroll a vibrant picture of life and death in the late Warring States. The book offers the first full translation and an indepth analysis.

 

 

16. Empowered Writing: Exorcistic and Apotropaic Rituals in Medieval China

Stephan Peter Bumbacher (2012)


A systematic study of the inherent powers of Chinese talismans, petitions, registers, and holy scriptures. Using a vast arsenal of original sources, the book traces the unfolding and transformation of empowered writing from the Warring States period through the Six Dynasties, closely examining the different kinds of writing, their uses, and interpretation as well as relating uniquely Daoist features to imperial and Buddhist usages. The book is path-breaking in its endeavor and stunning in its depth of analysis. It is a must for all China historians and scholars of religion.

 

 

17. A Source Book in Chinese Longevity

Livia Kohn (2012)


People today live longer than in any time in history and they want to stay young and active for many years to come. The Chinese have successfully practiced longevity techniques for millennia, working with process-oriented and energy-based methods, and their literature is full of essential insights and practical guidelines. The Source Book is the first comprehensive collection of traditional Chinese longevity sources in English translation. Arranged chronologically, it presents materials from ancient medical manuscripts through medieval manuals and Daoist scriptures to late imperial works that specifically focus on women. Well organized and illustrated, it provides easy access to a treasure trove of information.

 

 

18. Qigong Meets Quantum Physics: Experiencing Cosmic Oneness

Imke Bock-Mobius (2012)


A comprehensive overview of qigong, joined by an outline of quantum physics and an appreciation of mysticism. All three speak of understanding the universe in terms of cosmic oneness. Qigong with its Daoist background is a powerful way to integrate all three ways of apperception and bring them physically into the body. The book contains many illustrations and set of easy-to-follow qigong exercises.

 

 

19. Living Authentically: Daoist Contributions to Modern Psychology

Livia Kohn, ed. (2011)


This brings together Daoist scholars, psychologists, psychotherapists, physicians, and alternative health practitioners in an exciting new journey of discovery. This fruitful venture, born during panels at several Daoist conferences, explores ways of living in the world, sustaining relationships, and educating children, in a stress-free, truly authentic way. It outlines different Daoist visions and concepts of the conscious and subconscious mind and its transformations; it correlates these to different schools of psychology today; and it explores options on how we can best become fully authentic, allowing the universal power of Dao to flow freely through all our attitudes and actions.

 

 

20. The Eight Immortals,Revolving Sword of Pure Yang

Baolin Wu with Michael McBride and Vincent Wu (2011)

 

The second volume in the “Dao Today” series, this is the story of Master Wu and the esoteric sword practice he learned at the White Cloud Monastery in Beijing. It opens both the practice and the intricacies of contemporary Daoist worldview to the outside world for the first time, using a cheerful narrative style and an internally revolving mode of presentation in conjunction with numerous practical details and beautiful illustrations.

 

 

21. Sex in the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions

Jessieca Leo (2011)

 

Jessieca Leo's work is a study of sexuality as an aspect of medical knowledge with particular reference to the social and literary context of the Han period and the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions. The work outlines traditional views of the reproductive process and provides detailed analyses of traditional anatomy and ancient understanding of procreation. It also deals with healthcare, examining how bedchamber arts can help to prevent and cure diseases. Thoroughly researched and well founded, the book is a pleasure to reading and easy to understand. Its rich presentation of how sexual culture was perceived in early China contributes greatly to a better understanding of Chinese history and culture and also of human nature.

 

 

22. Sitting in Oblivion: The Heart of Daoist Meditation

Livia Kohn (2010)


Sitting in Oblivion outlines the history and intricacies of zuowang, an essential form of Daoist meditation. It divides into two parts. “Discussion” begins by placing the practice in the larger context of the phenomenology of meditation and Chinese religious history. It then discusses early forms, Tang developments, the Buddhist impact, and its role today. The part called “Translation” presents eight core texts, all with ample annotation. Drawing on decades of Daoist scholarship and meditation experience, this book is the culmination of Kohn's extensive, path-breaking work. It greatly enhances our understanding of the complex methods and concepts involved in attaining Dao.

 

 

23. The Way of Poetry

John Leonard (2010)


The Way of Poetry is a concise, potent essay that presents a first comprehensive theory of what "Daoist" poetry might involve. Beginning with the vision of the ancient classics and informed by Daoist practice, John Leonard searches through poetry from different cultures to find a class of putatively Daoist poetry outside the Chinese tradition. He then suggests ways to recognize its following of the Way and outlines basic principles and guidelines, also including a number of his own poems.

 

 

24. Daoist Dietetics: Food for Immortality

Livia Kohn (2010)

 

Daoist Dietetics provides an introductory overview of the main characteristics, historical developments, and recipes of the Daoist diet. It begins with two analytical parts: on medicinal diets and on they theory and history of Daoist nutrition. Beyond this, the book presents a number of translations of medieval documents on Daoist fasting. It concludes with a selection of recipes that can be easily used in a Western kitchen. An exciting new venture, Daoist Dietetics opens new insights into the longevity methods and religious technology of traditional China.

 

 

25. Experimental Essays on Zhuangzi

Victor Mair, ed. (2010)


Experimental Essays on Zhuangzi is a classic in the field. Originally published in 1983, this edition makes it available again in an expanded version, with four additional contributions by Harold Roth, Deborah Sommer, Erin Cline, and Ronnie Littlejohn. The volume is updated in format, with pinyin transliteration, Chinese characters embedded in the text, and reference-style notes. The work is a well-respected textbook and essential reader in Daoist thought. It continues to constitute an essential contribution to the study of Daoism and Chinese philosophy.

 

 

26. Beyond the Daodejing: The Thought of Twofold Mystery

Friederike Assandri (2009)

 

Beyond the Daode jing is the first monograph to present early Twofold Mystery (chongxuan). teachings systematically to a Western audience. Dividing into four parts that cover historical context, key thinkers, major texts, and philosophy, the book ranges in its discussion through various dimensions, including cosmogony, epistemology, salvation, and the pantheon. It not only provides a superb introduction to the intricate philosophy of Twofold Mystery, but also explores Tang Daoist religious philosophy an important but largely unknown field in the intellectual history of China. Offering a prime example of the continuous literati engagement with ancient Daoist thought in general and the Daode jing in particular, this is a topnotch scholarly work of great relevance.

 

 

27. Internal Alchemy: Self, Society,and the Quest for Immortality

Livia Kohn and Robin R. Wang, eds. (2009)


Internal alchemy has been the dominant system of Daoist spiritual practice since the Song dynasty. Its practitioners transform body energies into subtle levels of spirit and pure cosmic being, hoping to find illumination by returning to the fundamental order of the cosmos and in the process reconcile physiological training with intellectual speculation. Bringing together the best work of leading scholars in the field, this book provides a thorough and easily accessible introduction to this important tradition. It describes the cultivation methods at the root of internal alchemy, presents its historical development and key concepts, and explores comparative dimensions, such as Kundalini Yoga and Hermeticism.

 

 

28. Readings in Daoist Mysticism

Livia Kohn (2009)


A comprehensive reader, suitable equally for students and teachers of mysticism in theory and practice, this collects seven scholarly articles together with seven easily accessible translations of relevant primary sources. Topics covered include notions of body and mind, key features of mystical practice, distinctions between enstatic and ecstatic experiences, as well as the role of mystics in the world. Texts selected cover ancient philosophers, medieval manuals, and hagiographic accounts. The book is perfect for classes covering Daoism and Chinese religions, courses on Asian religions, and introductions to mysticism in comparative perspective. It can also be used for general information on the subject or to access relevant sources.

 

 

29. Meditation Works: In the Hindu,Buddhist,and Daoist Traditions 

Livia Kohn (2008)


Based on extensive cultural studies and long years of practice, Livia Kohn here creates a new typology of meditation based on six distinct ways of accessing the subconscious. In a special chapter on each type, she outlines the physiology, world view, and traditional practice as well as its modern medical adaptations and organizational settings. Providing a thorough theoretical framework combined with a comprehensive, analytical overview and extensive practical applications, the book greatly advances our understanding of meditation.

 

 

30. The Way of Highest Clarity: Nature, Vision, and Revelation in Medieval Daoism

James Miller (2008)


Highest Clarity (Shangqing) was a Daoist religious movement that flourished for a thousand years in medieval China. This book explores its chief religious ideas and practices through three key texts, translated into English for the first time. Together with introductory essays on the concepts of nature, vision, and revelation, the book provides an overview of a unique and fascinating religious imagination, of interest to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of humanity's cultural heritage. It is a prime study of a major Daoist school, offering path-breaking research of this little-known aspect of medieval Chinese culture.

 

 

31. Laughing at the Dao: Debates among Buddhists and Daoists in Medieval China

Livia Kohn (2008)

 

The Xiaodao lun (Laughing at the Dao) is an important document of the debates among Buddhists and Daoists in sixth-century China. Written by the Daoist renegade Zhen Luan in the year 570, the text aims to expose inconsistencies in Daoist doctrine, cosmology, ritual, and religious practice. In this complete and fully annotated translation, Livia Kohn places the work within the context of the debates and exposes the political schemes behind the apparently religious disputes. The translation is framed by an introduction on the history of the debates as well as by two appendixes, on materials of earlier and later debates and on the Daoist sources cited in the Xiaodao lun. Richly informed and highly relevant to an understanding of medieval China, Kohn's work enhances the study of medieval Buddhist and Daoist myth, rhetoric, and ideology.

 

 

32. Myth and Meaning in Early Daoism: The Theme of Chaos (Hundun)

Norman Girardot (2008)


Examining early Daoist texts, this work finds a thematic and soteriological unity rooted in the mythological symbolism of chaos, fundamental for both philosophy and practice in cosmic, social, and individual life. Interdisciplinary and interpretive in outlook, it challenges prevailing conceptions of the Daode jing and Zhuangzi as philosophical texts without religious significance or affinity with later organized schools while also placing Daoist gourd imagery and creation mythology into a wider comparative context. Controversial and at times playfully provocative, the book with its the unique methodology and intriguing findings is essential for understanding key facets of Daoism both China and the world.

 

 

33. Daoist Mystical Philosophy: The Scripture of Western Ascension

Livia Kohn (2007)


The Xisheng jing (Scripture of Western Ascension) is a central text of medieval Daoist mysticism, containing oral instructions Laozi gave to Yin Xi, the Guardian of the Pass, when he transmitted the Daode jing, which it resembles in structure and contents. Written in the fifth century, the text has played an important role in Daoist religious thought and had a major impact on the school of Twofold Mystery in the early Tang. This study examines the text in its historical unfolding and studies its mythological framework narrative as well as philosophical, mystical dimensions. The book also contains a full translation of the text, carefully annotated with regard to textual variants. It is an exemplary study of an important philosophical Daoist document.

 

 

34. Daoist Body Cultivation: Traditional Models and Contemporary Practices

Livia Kohn, ed. (2006)

 

This comprehensive volume covers the key practices of medical healing, breathing, diets, exercises, sexual practices, qigong, and taiji quan. Each presentation places the practice in its historical and cultural context and relates its current application and efficaciousness. Ultimately aiming to energetically transform the person into a spiritual and transcendent being, Daoist cultivation techniques have proven beneficial for health time and again and can make an important contribution in the world today. The book provides a deeper understanding of the practices in their cultural and historical contexts, bridging the gap between healing and religion.

 

 

35. Divine Traces of the Daoist Sisterhood

Suzanne Cahill (2006)


Divine Traces of the Daoist Sisterhood presents unique materials on the lives and religious quests of Daoist women in medieval China. Based on Du Guangting’s (850-933) extensive record of Daoist women's biographies, covering the entire scope of medieval Chinese society and ranging from the 3rd to the 9th centuries, the book explores the social context, ideals, and specific techniques of their practice. It also relates the stories to overall Daoist themes and contemporaneous political events, carefully analyzing both the spiritual and lifestyle choices women made in ancient China. A well- crafted work and unique in its scholarly solidity and breadth of insights, Divine Traces is a classic in the field.

 

 

36. Health and Long Life: The Chinese Way

Livia Kohn with Stephen Jackowicz (2005)


A comprehensive and integrated overview of the wide variety of Chinese medical and spiritual practices, this volume provides not only a basic description of numerous different facets of Chinese healing, but also discusses their relationship to contemporary Western science and religious Daoism. It provides a clear outline of the worldview underlying the practices, focusing on Dao, qi, and discussing the understanding of body and mind. It then describes the key features of diagnosis, acupuncture, and massage. In addition, it furnishes a detailed outline of key longevity practices, including dietetics, herbal remedies, Feng Shui, self-massages, qigong, taiji quan, and meditation. Clear in presentation and lovingly illustrated, the book is a wonderful primer of all the different dimensions of Chinese health.

 

 

37. Cosmos and Community: The Ethical Dimension of Daoism

Livia Kohn (2004)


Cosmos and Community is the first English study of Daoist religious ethics. Based on original translations of primary sources, it presents a thorough comparative analysis of various kinds of Daoist rules, divided into four maj or kinds: prohibitions, admonitions, injunctions (concrete behavioral guidelines), and affirmations (positive personal prayers). They all serve to place the practitioner firmly into the overarching goodness of Dao. The book also presents extensive translations of original sources, ranging from the 3rd to 17th centuries. Further enhanced by a separate volume, Supplement to Cosmos and Community, the work is essential reading for anyone interested in Daoism, comparative ethics, or Chinese history.

 

 

38. Women in Daoism

Catherine Despeux and Livia Kohn (2003)


Women in Daoism focuses on the position and activities of women in the Daoist tradition from its inception to the present day. It describes how the role of Daoist women in Chinese society developed throughout history, focusing on the different ideals women stood for as much as on the religious practices they cultivated. Presenting first materials on major goddesses, including the Mother of the West, it then discusses the reality of historical women practitioners, and their role in Chinese society. The third part focuses on women’s transformation, describing the way the female body is viewed in Daoist cosmology and outlining specific practices of internal alchemy. With its wide scope, the book it presents the richness of the tradition in all its multiple facets.

 

 

39. Daoism and Chinese Culture  

Livia Kohn (2001)

 

This textbook introduces the major schools, teachings, and practices of Daoism in a chronological survey. It offers an integrated vision of the Daoist tradition in its historical and cultural context, establishing connections with relevant information on Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism, popular religion, and political developments. It also places Daoism into a larger theoretical and comparative framework, relating it to mysticism, millenarianism, forms of religious organization, ritual, meditation, and modernity. The book makes ample use of original materials and provides references to further readings and original sources in translation. It is a powerful resource for teaching and studying alike.

 

 

40. Living with the Dao: Conceptual Issues in Daoist Practice

Livia Kohn(2001)


Daoist practice is often seen as a predominantly physical and meditational activity, where the alignment of the body and harmonization of qi bring about the transformation of the emotions and unfolding of the spirit. While this is entirely plausible, progress along the path in all cases also requires the rethinking and reformulation of one's basic ideas about the world, the adjustment of the mind and sense of identity to the flow of the Dao.


Little has been written on this subject, practitioners focusing largely on the presentation of techniques, while thinkers and scholars tend to concern themselves mainly with cosmological, philosophical, and historical issues. This 250-page collection is designed as a first step to fill this gap, and for this it presents ten papers on difference conceptual issues relevant to Daoist practice.


In conversations with practitioners, often questions arise in regard to the tradition's understanding of the mind, the emotions, and the self, its views on the origins and manifestations of evil and on the role of family, society, deities, and the various levels of the otherworld. The thirteen essays collected here provide some answers to these questions.


The papers divide into three groups. The vast majority are articles written ten to fifteen years ago and published in journals or collections that are difficult to find and often already out of print. Some papers are more recent and appeared in more accessible venues, whose editors kindly agreed to allow this electronic redistribution. A third group has never appeared in English, but was written for presentation and/or publication in German.




41. Journal of Daoist Studies

Vol. 1 (2008) - Vol. 11 (2018)

 

The Journal of Daoist Studies is an annual publication dedicated to the scholarly exploration of Daoism in all its different dimensions. Each issue has three main parts: Academic Articles on history, philosophy, art, society, and more (limit 8,500 words); Forum on Contemporary Practice on issues of current activities both in China and other parts of the world (limit 5000 words); and News of the Field, presenting relevant information on recent publications, dissertations, conferences, websites, and more. 


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