The general theory of Taoism /

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Author / Creator:	Hu, Fuchen.
Uniform title:	Dao xue tong lun. English
Imprint:	United Kingdom : Paths International Ltd. ; [Beijing] : Social Sciences Academic Press (China), [2013]
Description:	iv, 392 pages ; 26 cm.
Language:	English
Series:	Chinese culture and philosophy series Chinese culture and philosophy series.
Subject:	Taoism -- China. Taoist philosophy. Taoism. Taoist philosophy. China.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/9323062

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Varying Form of Title:	Cover title also in Chinese: Dao xue tong lun
ISBN:	9781844640966 (Cloth) 1844640965 (Cloth)

Table of Contents:

Part 1. Daoxue
Chapter 1. Rectification of the Name for Daoxue
Chapter 2. The Cultural Roots of Daoxue
Chapter 3. Evolution of The Traditional Culture and Daoxue
Section 1. "Philosophical Breakthrough" in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods
Section 2. Historical Conditions and Schools of Thought
Section 3. The Formation and Evolution of Taoist Scholarship
Section 4. The Thread of Development in Taoist Learning
Section 5. Eight Pillars of Daoxue
1. Qian (Heaven): The Philosophy of Man, Action and Dao
2. Dui (Marsh land): Political Administration
3. Li (Fire): Learning in Culture and Art
4. Zhen (Thunder): Medicine and the Learning of Nourishing Life
5. Xun (Wind): Religious Folklore
6. Kan (Water): Social Ethics
7. Gen (Mountain): Inner Alchemy
8. Kun (Earth): Alchemical arts and Numerology $$
Section 6. Synopsis of Taoist Personalities
Chapter 4. The Central Thoughts of Daoxue
Section 1. The Theory of Daoxue
Section 2. The Virtue of Centrality and Harmony
Section 3. Remove Misunderstandings
Section 4. Taoist Themes
1. Naturalness and Non-action
2. Conflict and Transformation
3. Moving around without stop
4. Seeing the Unadorned and embracing uncarved block
5. Femininity, Softness and No Contention
6. Compassion and Valuing Life
7. The Way of Heaven is impartial
8. Taoist Realms
Part 2. Religious Taoism
Chapter 1. What is Religious Taoism?
Section 1. A Definition of Religious Taoism
Section 2. The Conditions for the Emergence of Religious Taoism
Section 3. Characteristics of Religious Taoism
Chapter 2. A History of Development of Religious Taoism
Section 1. The Way of Recipe and Immortality, the Way of Huang-Lao and the Way of Shamans and Ghosts
Section 2. Early Religious Taoism at the End of the Han
Section 3. Religious Taoism in the Transitional Period of Wei-Jin
Section 4. The Reform of Religious Taoism and Its Maturity in the Southern and Northern Dynasties
1. The Reform of the Way of Celestial Masters by Kuo Qianzhi
2. Wei Taiwu's Abolition of Buddhism and the Decline of the Celestial Masters in the North
3. Lu Xiujing established a new Taoism
Section 5. Prosperity of Taoism and Its Becoming a State Religion in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties Periods
1. Relationship Between Taoism and Politics in the Sui and Tang
2. Important Taoist Lineages and Scholars
3. the Characteristics of Taoism in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties
Section 6. Proliferation and Innovation of Taoism in the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Periods
1. Taoism in the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties
2. Taoist Sects in China in the Periods of the Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan
Section 7. The Decline of Taoism in the Ming and Qing and Its Secularization
1. the Ming Religious Policy and The Secularization of Taoism
2. General Condition of Taoism and Its Social Context in the Qing Period
3. Taoist Sects in the Ming and Qing
Chapter 3. Taoist Rules and Observances, Purification and Offering, and Precepts
Part 3. Taoist Techniques
Chapter 1. Meditation, Gymnastics, Breathing Exercises and Arts of Body Building
Section 1. Massage, Gymnastics and Martial Arts
Section 2. Abstention from grains, inhaling and gathering qi
Section 3. Meditation, Guarding the One and Sitting in forgetfulness
Section 4. Breathing Exercises, Spreading Breath and Embryonic Breathing
Chapter 2. Medicine, Drug Ingestion and Nourishing Life
Section 1. Taoist medicine
Section 2. Drug Ingestion, cosmetics and food therapy
Section 3. Daily Routine and Nourishing Life
Section 4. Sleep Recipes and Techniques
Chapter 3. Nourishing Life through the Art of the Bedchamber
Section 1. The Cultural Origin of Life Nourishment through the Arts of the Bedchamber
Section 2. A General Survey of the Historical Development of Life Nourishment through the Art of the Bedchamber
Section 3. The Theory, Principle and Basic Contents of the Art of the Bedchamber as a Way of Life Nourishment
1. Choosing the Right Partner and the Right Time to Move
2. Seasons in Sexual Life and Necessary Knowledge of What to Do and What not to Do
3. Treasuring Essence and Strengthening Yang: Seven Injuries and Eight Benefits
4. Foreplay and Enjoyment for Both, Let the Heart not be perturbed
5. Coordination of Sexual Impulses and Copulation When Readiness is Apparent
6. Shallow Penetration and Slow Movements, and Cherishing Harmony
7. Vary Positions and Achieve Best Effects
8. Weak Entry and Strong Withdrawal, Protect Essence and Limit Ejaculation
9. Gatherding Qi and Swallowing Saliva, Reversing Essence and Repairing the Brain
Chapter 4. Outer Alchemy and Techniques of Yellow (Gold) and White (Silver)
Section 1. Historical evolution of Outer Alchemy
Section 2. The Thread of Thought and Theoretical System of Alchemists
Section 3. Operational Procedures for Alchemical Drugs and the Chemical Reactions Involved
1. The chemical reaction in the making of reverted cinnabar
2. The chemical reaction of making yellow and white
3. Gold liquid and reaction of water method
4. The Making of Sexual Stimulants such as "Autumn Stone"
5. The making of medical use alchemical drug
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The general theory of Taoism /

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