EARLY CHINESE MYSTICISM : PHILOSOPHY AND SOTERIOLOGY IN THE TAOIST TRADITION BY LIVIA KOHN

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5 Did Chinese mysticism vanish after its first appearance in ancient Taoist philosophy, to surface only after a thousand years had passed, when the Chinese had adapted Buddhism to their own culture? This first integrated survey of the mystical dimension of Taoism disputes the commonly accepted idea of such a hiatus. Covering the period from the Daode jing to the end of the Tang, Livia Kohn reveals an often misunderstood Chinese mystical tradition that continued through the ages. Influenced by but ultimately independent of Buddhism, it took forms more various than the quietistic withdrawal of Laozi or the sudden enlightenment of the Chan Buddhists. On the basis of a new theoretical evaluation of mysticism, this study analyzes the relationship between philosophical and religious Taoism and between Buddhism and the native Chinese tradition. Kohn shows how the quietistic and socially oriented Daode jing was combined with the ecstatic and individualistic mysticism of the Zhuangzi, with immortality beliefs and practices, and with Buddhist insight meditation, mind analysis, and doctrines of karma and retribution. She goes on to demonstrate that Chinese mysticism, a complex synthesis by the late Six Dynasties, reached its zenith in the Tang, laying the foundations for later developments in the Song traditions of Inner Alchemy, Chan Buddhism, and Neo- Confucianism. Sales Rank: # in Books Brand: Brand: Princeton University Press Published on: Released on: Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 9.00" h x.58" w x 6.00" l,.79 pounds Binding: Paperback 234 pages Features Used Book in Good Condition Most helpful customer reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A crucial, balanced history of Taoism By An File Dubh This is an excellent history and treatment of the mystical tradition in Taoism up through the Tang period, written from a scholarly perspective. It gives the broad contours of the mystic experience and provides a survey of the literature. Specifically, it takes up the philosophical tradition (Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu, etc.), the shamanic/ecstatic thread (Chuci, the "flight to the stars" etc.), Shangqing Taoism, Guo Xiang,

6 the so-called "Hedonistic" tradition of Yang Zhu, Twofold Mystery, meditation, cross-currents with Buddhism, and much, much more. It also engages with some lesser-trodden but nonetheless important texts like 'The Scripture of the Western Ascension'. In my opinion, this is an indispensable book for anyone with an interest in Taoism. Aside from being extremely informative, its importance lies in its emphasis on the traditions listed above. So often, contemporary western books on Taoism vaunt internal alchemy, but this crucial history by Kohn reminds us that Taoism is so much more than that. Having said this, it might actually have been nice if she had in fact explored alchemy here too (it gets only a couple of brief mentions), and contextualized it alongside the more dominant aspects of Taoism that she does explore. However, one notes that Kohn later co-edited a volume on Internal Alchemy, which is also well worth the read. This, though, should be anyone's starting point for the history of Taoism. 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Illuminating and Informative By Stephen Boyanton This book is excellent for anyone with a serious interest in Chinese religions. It traces the development of Chinese mystical thought and practice from the earliest mystical and philosophical writings up through the Tang dynasty. In addition to its appeal to the scholarly community, anyone who has read and enjoyed some of the works of Chinese mysticism will find that this book provides a background in which to better understand what they have already read as well as exposing them to works they are not yet familiar with. All in all an excellent read. See all 2 customer reviews...

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