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To: alt.philosophy.taoism,alt.magick.tyagi
From: tyagi@houseofkaos.abyss.com
Subject: alt.philosophy.taoism FAQ
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Purpose
A theory
1 what is 'taoism'?
2 is taoism religion?/philosophy?/mysticism?
3 isn't this 'non-action' stuff just quietism?
B history
1 is taoism just in China or what?
2 what are the scriptures of taoism?
C info
1 did you like _The Tao of Pooh_? is it taoism?
2 where can I get information about taoism?
B REF: Bibliography
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Purpose to dissuade the same basic issues from arising repeatedly
(archived for public usage, free with this copyright)
A theory
1 what is 'taoism'?
system attributed to Lao Tzu ('Old Master') over a
great deal of time in China. 'tao' often translated
'way' approximates a kind of 'current' or 'flow' of
the cosmos, a natural rhythm
2 is taoism religion?/philosophy?/mysticism?
difficult to separate into divisions like this due
to the nature of Chinese culture. 'taoism' could
be described as philosophy, religion, mysticism,
magic, psychology, spirituality and superstition,
all depending on who is attempting description and
what they are describing which goes by the name of
'taoism'
3 isn't this 'non-action' stuff just quietism?
the Chinese is 'wu-wei' and it usually translates
better as 'effortless-action'. this is different
than quietism in that animation occurs, but there
is no struggle
B history
1 is taoism just in China or what?
there is some degree of controversy over the
origin and substance of taoism. exported as
academic translations, _Tao Teh Ching_ has
inspired people outside China to take on the
identifier and in some cases write books on
the subject (usually from the standpoint of
a philosophical and/or mystical system). the
authority of social lineages not deriving from
China is more often questioned, opinions varying
2 what are the scriptures of taoism?
philosophical/mystical
_Tao Teh Ching_;
_Classic of Tao and Teh_, by Lao Tzu_
(sometimes simply referred to as 'Lao Tzu')
_Chuang Tzu_, or various titles, by same,
often divided up into 'Inner' and 'Outer'
chapters, the former considered to be of
more reliable authenticity
_Lieh Tzu_, a work given the name of the
reputed author; philosophic in character
mystical (alchemical)
_The Secret of the Golden Flower_ (more??)
_Pao P'o Tzu_ (sp?), attributed to the
famous Chinese alchemist Ko Hung (?)
religious
_Taoist Canon_, large, various authors
[more?? there are several others which I could
dig up of taoist religious persuasion,
attributed to Chang Tao Ling or others !]
C info
1 did you like _The Tao of Pooh_? is it taoism?
it is a wonderful comparison of Western
children's literature and the philosophy
of taoism as the author (B. Hoff) interprets
it. there is a variety of response to his
interpretation and style. it is not central
to taoism per se, but constitutes an important
Western, popular introduction to the philosophy
2 where can I get information about taoism?
[I didn't see this anywhere; I created a REF
and LINKs section once upon a time; I hope
this hasn't been lost; I'd make more and/or
revise if necessary !]
REF: Bibliography
[you've got this somewhere I suppose !]
CREDITS (contributors)
foureyes@earthlink.net (Douglas M. Case)
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