Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook (Shambhala Dragon Editions)

Type

Book

Authors

Thomas Cleary

ISBN 10

0877735190

ISBN 13

9780877735199

Tags

Taoism, Philosophy, Religious Studies

Description

The "three treasures" of human life—vitality, energy, and spirit—are envisioned in Taoist thought as the source of creativity, capability, and intelligence. This comprehensive anthology traces the teachings on these three treasures through the long history of Taoism, highlighting the quintessential works on their practical application for mental and physical well-being. Along with brief selections from the classic sources of Taoism by Lao-Tzu and Chuang-tzu, the book presents a rich selection of tales and sayings from Taoist literature, as well as a broad range of writings from the Complete Reality school, including essays and commentary from such figures as Lü Yen, Chang Po-tuan, and Liu I-ming. - from Amzon

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