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| Author(s) : Eskildsen, Stephen |
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| ISBN : 0791460452 | | EAN : 9780791460450 | | Cover : Hardback | | Pages : 274 | | Size : 236 x 160mm | | Publisher : State Univ New York | | Published : 2006 |
Category : Taoism
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Synopsis:
An in-depth study of the beliefs and practices of the Quanzhen, Complete Realization, school of Taoism, who sought to cultivate the mind not only through seated meditation, but also throughout the daily activities of life.
The Quanzhen school was founded in the latter half of the twelfth century by the eccentric holy man Wan Zhe (1113-1170), whose work was continued by his famous disciples commonly known as the Seven Realized Ones. This study draws upon surviving texts to examine the Quanzhen masters' approaches to mental discipline, intense asceticism, cultivation of health and longevity, mystical experience, supernormal powers, views of death and dying, charity and evangelism, and ritual.
"Through lucid translations, the author allows the development of his topic to flow from the Chinese sources, supplying essential commentary and a useful framework. He introduces Western readers to extremely important texts for understanding the development of modern Taoism." Jordan Paper, author.
"The author brings the Quanzhen school to life through vivid stories and wonderful poetry, and does an excellent job of describing the richness and range of Quanzhen practices and beliefs." Sarah Queen. |
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