Chinese Religion: An Anthology of Sources

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Book Synopsis: For centuries, westerners have referred to China's numerous traditions of spiritual expression as "religious"--a word born of western thought that cannot completely characterize the passionate writing that fills the pages of this pathbreaking anthology.The first of its kind in well over thirty years, this text offers the student of Chinese ritual and cosmology the broadest range of primary sources from antiquity to the modern era. Readings are arranged chronologically and cover such concepts as Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and even communism. A large number of the selections concern the role of the female in Chinese religion, and are either by or about women. Through invocations, poetry, drama, philosophical texts, religious treatises, and modern fiction, students hear the voices of numerous Chinese masters expounding on the movements and traditions that inspired them: the mysterious Tao-te ching of Lao Tzu, cloaked in the mists of deepest antiquity; the Analects of stately, reverent Confucius; "Nailing a Stick into Empty Space," from The Recorded Conversations of Ch'an Master I-hsuan, and many others, including the work of Mencius, Pan Chao, Han Shan, Chang Tsai, Wang Yang-ming, Lu Hsun, and Mao Tse-tung. Fully one third of the translations are new, and each reading is preceded by an introduction that explains its importance and salient features. Complete with a helpful chronology of dynasties and list of possible video sources, this remarkable volume collects under one cover the most significant and influential works of China's dynamic spiritual tradition, making a fundamental contribution to courses in Chinese religion, literature, and history.

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Unlock the spiritual wisdom of China with "Chinese Religion: An Anthology of Sources." This groundbreaking anthology offers a diverse range of primary sources, providing a comprehensive understanding of China's rich spiritual traditions. From Taoism to Confucianism, Buddhism to communism, this text covers it all. Immerse yourself in the captivating voices of ancient Chinese masters, as they expound on the movements and traditions that shaped their beliefs. With new translations and introductions for each reading, this anthology is a must-have resource for students of Chinese religion, literature, and history.

Discover the power of Chinese religion through a collection of invocations, poetry, drama, philosophical texts, religious treatises, and modern fiction. Gain insights into the role of women in Chinese religion, as a significant number of the selections are either by or about women. Uncover the mysteries of Lao Tzu's "Tao-te ching," experience the wisdom of Confucius in the "Analects," and explore the profound teachings of Ch'an Master I-hsuan in "Nailing a Stick into Empty Space."

Immerse yourself in the works of influential Chinese figures such as Mencius, Pan Chao, Han Shan, Chang Tsai, Wang Yang-ming, Lu Hsun, and even Mao Tse-tung. This anthology brings together their profound insights, offering a holistic view of China's dynamic spiritual tradition. With a helpful chronology of dynasties and a list of possible video sources, this volume is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for any student of Chinese ritual and cosmology.

Don't miss out on this remarkable collection that captures the essence of China's spiritual expression. Enrich your understanding of Chinese religion, literature, and history today. Get your copy of "Chinese Religion: An Anthology of Sources" now.

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