Discussing Taoist Customs

Author: Shi Xiaojin / Liu Zhongyu (Editor-in-Chief) / Huang Jingchun et al. (Editors)
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The book is titled "Talks on Taoist Customs," aiming to introduce the influence of Taoism in Chinese customs to readers and highlight the widespread and profound penetration of Taoism in folk traditions. Customs are closely intertwined with the daily lives of the people, making them inseparable. However, people living by certain customs in each era may not necessarily know their origins, and many may not even bother to investigate them. The phrase "customs formed through gradual adherence" refers to how people unknowingly follow them. There are many factors influencing Chinese folk customs, and Taoism is one of the indispensable ones. If someone wants to understand the origins of Chinese folk customs and the cultural spirit they embody, they cannot help but examine the Taoist elements within them.