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2) Tao te ching
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English
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In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's acclaimed translation is accompanied by ancient Chinese paintings that beautifully reflect Lao Tzu's timeless words.
3) Tao, a new way of thinking: a translation of the Tao te ching, with an introduction and commentaries
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Harper colophon books volume CN 356
Pub. Date
1975.
Physical Description
xxx, 223 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Author
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Description
viii, 259 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm
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English
Description
"Examines how Chinese mountainscape culture merges architecture and nature by documenting over 50 ancient architectural and environmental sites, and featuring over 250 photographs and 100 architectural drawings. Provides overview of traditional Chinese philosophies of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism, and explains the historical roots of feng shui, yin and yang, and chi"--Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Description
xv, 296 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In the West, Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel is a thinker of unusual prominence. In China, he's a phenomenon, greeted by vast crowds. China Daily reports that he has acquired a popularity "usually reserved for Hollywood movie stars." China Newsweek declared him the "most influential foreign figure" of the year. In Sandel the Chinese have found a guide through the ethical dilemmas created by the nation's swift embrace of a market economy--a guide...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
中文(繁體)
Description
From the acclaimed director of Farewell My Concubine comes a martial-arts caper about a young monk who embarks on an adventurous journey after being kicked out of his monastery. As he faces the trials, tribulations and seduction of the real world for the first time, he encounters many masters along the way. Boss Zha is an opera singer with a knack for spears as well as Zhou Xiyu, a broom wielding Taoist.
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Series
Daoshi chronicles volume 2
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Description
317 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"It's the end of the Nineteenth Century. San Francisco's cobblestone streets are haunted, but Chinatown has an unlikely protector in a young Daoist priestess named Li-lin. Using only her martial arts training, spiritual magic, a sword made from peachwood, and the walking, talking spirit of a human eye, Li-lin stands alone to defend her immigrant community from supernatural threats. But when the body of a young girl is brought to the deadhouse Li-lin...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Description
395 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
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English
Description
"In this historical tale, a Daoist martial artist must begin a journey of healing and self-reflection as he resists the temptations of the powerful leader of a demonic sect"--
The beloved danmei/Boys' Love wuxia novel series from China that inspired the donghua (animated series) streaming in English! Yan Wushi, leader of the demonic Huanyue sect, is a master cultivator, a brilliant strategist, and an incurable cynic. In his philosophy, every human...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Description
xx, 293 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Spiritual enlightenment is a uniquely human endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the mysteries of our lives. Perhaps it began when humans looked at the stars and first felt the enchantment of awe. But today, with all of our comforts and technological advancements, we are not satisfied. Our lives are noisy. Qigong helps us to consider and unify the mind, body, and spirit. This book provides traditional and modern scientific definitions...
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