218 Pages
by
Routledge
218 Pages
by
Routledge
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First published in 1973, The Secret and Sublime is a warmly sympathetic account of Taoism, a colourful religion and way of life. Perhaps for the first time, all aspects of Taoism are brought within the covers of one book: popular Taoism with its lavish ceremonies, demon exorcism, oracles, ghosts, fox- fairies and adepts with strange powers; yogic Taoism with its emphasis on rejuvenation and... Read more
Foreword 1. A Preview 2. Stumbling upon Taoism: Some Taoist Recluses 3. Demons, Fox-Spirits and the Realm of Magic: Popular Taoism 4. Living in Harmony with Nature's Rhythms: Taoist Arts and Yogas 5. To Know or Not Be Knowing: Taoist Philosophy and Kindred Matters 6. The Nameless: Taoist Mysticism 7. Dragons to the West? Prospects
Biography
John Blofeld
