Teachings of the Tao - by Eva Wong (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A beginner's entree into the writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, this book consists of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, and sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity. 10 line drawings.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the real Way," reads a famous line from the <i>Tao-te-ching.</i> But although the Tao cannot be described by words, words can allow us to catch a fleeting glimpse of that mysterious energy of the universe which is the source of life. The readings in this book are a beginner's entrée into the vast treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians, and sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on meditation and methods of longevity.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Eva Wong is an independent scholar and a practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including <i>A Master Course in Feng-Shui; Tales of the Taoist Immortals; </i>and<i> Taoism: An Essential Guide.</i>
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