Nature. History. Taoism - Wudang Mountain Research Paper Collection

Author: Yang Lizhi
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Wudang Mountain is one of the four sacred mountains of Taoism in China. The ancient architectural complex of Wudang Mountain was designated as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. This book compiles over 80 research papers on Wudang Mountain and Wudang culture, with most of the authors being experts and scholars engaged in the study of local history, culture, Taoism, and Taoist traditions in Wudang. Based on content, the editor has categorized the articles into six sections: Taoist Thought and Wudang Taoist Studies, Historical and Cultural Studies of Wudang Mountain, Architectural and Archaeological Studies of Wudang Mountain, Hydrological and Taoist Literary Studies of Wudang Mountain, Wudang Martial Arts and Folk Culture Studies, and Wudang Tourism Development and Others. These papers nearly cover all aspects of Wudang culture research, presenting a concentrated display of research achievements in Wudang culture over the past two decades.