Contemplating on Buddhism and Taoism

Author: Guo Guolong
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: This book is the academic experience and achievements of the author over the years immersed in Buddhist and Taoist studies. The first part, "Immersing the Mind in Buddhism—Glimpses of Tianqiang's Academic Journey," includes the author's early writings on Chinese philosophy, chemistry, and other subjects, primarily centered around several papers on the study of the Tiantai Buddhist school. These articles tell the story of a modern intellectual falling in love with traditional Chinese culture through personal experience, reflecting the author's journey from amateur interest to professional research. They also provide insight into the author's knowledge background and research perspective when writing the second part, "Immersing the Mind in Taoism—Exploring the Depths of Neidan," aiding readers in comparative and comparative studies of Buddhism and Taoism. The second part is a revised edition of the author's doctoral dissertation, "Exploring the Depths of Taoist Neidan," where the author focuses on the four major issues of "reversal and progression," "life and nature," "yin and yang," and "existence and non-existence," offering a creative modern interpretation of neidan from the perspective of inner wisdom. The author conducts an in-depth and insightful study of the philosophical principles of Taoist neidan, proposing a comprehensive framework. The book is characterized by the author's profound style of integrating enlightenment and scholarship, making it a refreshing breeze that touches the depths of our souls, beyond purely academic works.