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Spanning the centuries and crossing the globe, this engaging introduction covers everything Daoist, from the religion of the ancients to 21st century T’ai Chi and meditation. Complete with a timeline of Daoist history and a full glossary, Daoism: A Beginner’s Guide will prove invaluable not only to students, but also to general readers who wish to learn more about the origins and nature of a profound tradition, and about its role and relevance in our fast-moving 21st century existence.ContentsCoverTitle PageCopyrightDedicationContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsTimeline of Daoist historyHistorical introduction1 Identity2 Way3 Body4 Power5 Light6 Alchemy7 Text8 NatureGlossary of Chinese termsBibliographyIndexSeries: Beginner’s GuidesPaperback: 192 pagesPublisher: Oneworld Publications; Revised edition edition (January 9, 2008)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1851685669ISBN-13: 978-1851685660