Du Guangting's Thought and the Transformation of Tang and Song Taoism

Author: Sun Yiping
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Du Guangting is the synthesizer of Tang Dynasty Taoist thought and also an important pioneer of the new development of Taoism in the Song and Yuan dynasties. This book comprehensively and systematically studies the thought of Du Guangting, the "leader of the Taoist sect" in the late Tang and Five Dynasties period. It not only explores his cosmology, metaphysics, Chongxuan theory, theory of mind and nature, and theory of self-cultivation, but also examines his thought within the context of the transformation of Tang and Song Taoism. The book argues that Du Guangting inherited the tradition of Tang Dynasty Taoist thought and pioneered the inner alchemy and theory of mind and nature in Song Dynasty Taoism, playing a connecting role in the theoretical transformation of Tang and Song Taoism. By studying Du Guangting's thought, this book provides insights into the transformation of Tang and Song Taoism, which is of great significance for understanding the evolution and development of Chinese Taoist thought, as well as the historical role and practical value of Taoism in traditional Chinese culture.