Talks on Taoist Culture

Author: Guo Zhongwei (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-06-24
Features: This book explores the origins, development, sects, literary and artistic traditions, and health practices of Taoist culture, providing an in-depth yet accessible explanation of Taoist history and culture. Taoist culture is ancient and profound. The book is primarily organized around the "culture" of Taoism, with "religious affairs" taking a secondary role. Over 80% of the content focuses on Taoist culture, even when discussing the formation, development, and sects of Taoism, emphasizing their cultural implications. The second key objective of this book is "discourse." Throughout the narrative, to help readers gain a deeper understanding of these knowledge within their specific historical contexts, the author includes numerous comments and explanations. This demonstrates the book's intention to enable general readers to, to a certain extent, understand Taoism after reading it. It aims to help readers recognize that the formation and development of Taoism are cultural phenomena, understand Taoism's position and role in traditional Chinese culture, grasp the close relationship between Taoist culture and feudal Chinese society, and ultimately convince readers that Taoist culture is a treasure within traditional Chinese culture.