Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook

Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook

Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook

Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook

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Overview

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 Chang-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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781590306888
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication date: 03/10/2009
Series: Shambhala Classics
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic.
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