ISBN:
9780674237247
Language:
English
Pages:
x, 376 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Series Statement:
Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series 118
DDC:
299.5/1422
Keywords:
Taoism History To 1500
;
Taoism Rituals
;
History
;
Salvation Taoism
;
China
;
Taoismus
;
Geschichte 100-1000
Abstract:
"Spanning eight centuries, from the second through the tenth century CE, examines the evolution of Daoist beliefs about human liability and redemption, and outlines ritual procedures for rescuing an ill-starred destiny"--Provided by publisher
Abstract:
I. A remedy to save mankind: petitioning heaven: Ritual premises -- Fateful liabilities -- The protagonists and the ransom -- A redemptive program -- II. The interior journey: Lu Xiujing's reformation: Disciple of the three caverns -- The sacred jewel retreat -- Set right your heart, set right your conduct! -- The dharma-bridge of requital -- III. All under heaven: the Tang synthesis: Paths to initiation -- Sacraments of lay religion -- Instruments of deliverance -- Prayers for a new elite -- Perspectives: An epilogue
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
