Admonitions to the Good: Annotations and Translations

Author: Tang Dachao et al. Translated and Annotated
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Publishing Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This manuscript collection includes seven influential Taoist precepts on goodness that have had a significant impact on history and social life: "The Great Upper Sovereign's Response to Causes and Effects," "The Wenchang Emperor's Secret Deeds of Darkness," "The Filial Piety Classic of Emperor Wen," "The Meritorious and Demeritorious Record of the Great Lord," "The Treasure of Awakening the World by the Lord Guansheng," "The Theory of Happiness and Longevity by the Great Ancient Master Tang Taiguo," and "The Middle Austerity Classic of the Red Pine Immortal." These texts borrow the voices of various deities and immortals commonly revered by people to elaborate on the ethical norms advocated by Taoism.