Quick Reference
- Historical Dictionary of DaoismHistorical Dictionary of Daoism contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, an extensive bibliography and more than 400 cross-referenced entries related to the belief and worldview known as Daoism, including dozens of Daoist terms, names and practices.
- The Encyclopedia of TaoismThe Encyclopedia of Taoism comprises 1,750 entries providing comprehensive coverage of Taoist religion, thought and history, reflecting the current state of Taoist scholarship.
Further Reading
Introducing Daoism by Publication Date: 2009Introducing Daoism presents Daoism's key concepts and practices in an integrated historical survey. From Daoism's origins in antiquity, through the Tang, Ming and Quing dynasties, and into the present day, Livia Kohn explores Daoism's movements and schools, including Daoist philosophy, the organized religion and Daoist health practices.
Daoism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Publication Date: 2014Daoism is a global religious and cultural phenomenon characterized by multiculturalism and ethnic diversity. Daoism: A Guide for the Perplexed offers a clear and thorough survey of this ancient and modern religious tradition. The book includes an overview of Daoist history, including key individuals and movements, translations of primary Daoist texts, and discussions of key dimensions of Daoist religiosity.
Dream Trippers: Global Daoism and the Predicament of Modern Spirituality by Publication Date: 2017Over the past few decades, Daoism has become a recognizable part of Western "alternative" spiritual life. And now this Westernized version of Daoism is going full circle, traveling back from America and Europe to influence Daoism in China. Dream Trippers draws on more than a decade of ethnographic work with Daoist monks and Western seekers to trace the spread of Westernized Daoism in contemporary China.
Taoism, Teaching, and Learning: A Nature-Based Approach to Education by Publication Date: 2022Taoism, Teaching, and Learning identifies key aspects of Taoist thought and highlights how these principles can promote a holistic approach to teaching and learning. In particular, this book offers educators guidelines and pedagogical examples for how to instil a perspective of interconnectedness into their classrooms. It sheds light on how philosophical Taoism articulates a vision of the universe and life that mirrors the actual realities of nature.
The Annotated Laozi: A New Translation of the Daodejing by Publication Date: 2023Paul Fischer's new, annotated translation aims for fidelity to the original text as well as clarity for a modern audience. His notes and explanations bring out obscure meanings in ancient Chinese wording and rhetoric, elucidate the connections among the 81 short chapters, and clarify the coherence of the work as a whole.
The Annotated Critical Laozi: With Contemporary Explication and Traditional Commentary by Publication Date: 2020Chen Guying dissects different versions of the Laozi and provides close readings of traditional and contemporary commentaries, from Han Fei, Wang Bi and Heshang Gong through to Shi Deqing, Xu Kangsheng and Ding Yuanzhi. The English translation seeks to accurately reflect the detail of Chen's meticulous work by providing multiple English translations of key characters, allowing the reader to follow complex Sinological arguments.
Dao de Jing by Publication Date: 2020Bestselling cartoonist C. C. Tsai works his magic again with a delightful graphic adaptation of the complete text of Laozi's Dao De Jing. Masterfully transforming Laozi's challenging work into entertaining and enlightening episodes, Tsai offers a uniquely fresh, relevant and accessible version of one of the world's most influential books.
Teaching the Daode Jing by Publication Date: 2008Daode Jing, a highly enigmatic work rooted in ancient Chinese cosmology, ontology, metaphysics and moral thinking, is regularly offered to college and high-school students in religion, philosophy, history, literature, Asian studies and humanities courses. Written for non-specialists, the essays collected in this volume provide up-to-date information on contemporary scholarship and classroom strategies that have been successful in a variety of teaching environments.
