Vitality, Energy, Spirit A Taoist Sourcebook

Name: Vitality, Energy, Spirit A Taoist Sourcebook
Price: 20.19 USD
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ISBN: 9781590306888

ISBN-10: 1590306880

ISBN-13: 9781590306888

Edition: 2009

Authors: Thomas Cleary, Thomas C. Cleary

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This is the richest sourcebook of Taoist teachings ever to appear in the English language. It focuses on vitality, energy, and spiritthe "three treasures" of human life as envisioned in Taoist thought. The three treasures are understood to be the source of the creativity, capability, and intelligence of which humankind is capable, and Taoist adepts developed techniques for working with the treasures for health, strength, and wisdom. This volume traces the teachings on these three treasures through the long history of Taoism up to the present century, highlighting quintessential texts on the practical application of these principles to mental and physical well-being.

Book details

List price: $32.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/10/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 6.02" wide x 9.00" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English

Thomas Cleary is the translator of Opening the Dragon Gate by Chen Kaiguo and Zhen Shunchao and The Story of Chinese Zen by Nan Huai-Chin, as well as The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, The Japanese Art of War, and dozens of other titles on martial philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism, religion, and philosophy.