Teachings of the Tao (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781570622458)

The readings in this book are a beginner's entree into the vast treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity.

Author: Eva Wong
ISBN-10: 1570622450
ISBN-13: 9781570622458
Publisher: Shambhala
Language: English
Published: 12/17/1996
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.44h x 5.68w x 0.41d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/13/1997 pg. 71

About the Author
Eva Wong is an independent scholar and a practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including A Master Course in Feng-Shui; Tales of the Taoist Immortals; and Taoism: An Essential Guide.