Views on Taoist Culture

Author: Institute of Islamic Studies, World Religious Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
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Publish Date: 1990-05-01
Features: It is a path to liberation, enabling one to live harmoniously in the world, treat all living beings with compassion, and grasp the world and face life with an open mind. This is Buddhism, a corner of the spiritual realm. Facing Buddhism, we can understand it in another way—this is culture. For thousands of years, it has been integrated into the bloodstream of Chinese culture, becoming a foundation. Taoism is a native religion of China, which has had a significant influence on various aspects of ancient feudal society in China, including politics, economy, literature, science and technology, academic thought, and folk customs. This book introduces the history, myths and legends, rituals, cultivation methods, famous mountains and temples, and the relationship between Taoism and Chinese folk secret religions in an easy-to-understand manner. The content is extensive, combining knowledge and interest, making it suitable for readers with a medium level of education, especially young readers.