Religion and Culture: Taoism
Taoism Resources
The Shambhala Dictionary of Taoism by Defines over three hundred terms and concepts related to Taoism and identifies key teachers and philosophers.
Historical Dictionary of Taoism by This book provides a readable overview while simultaneously giving sufficient detail about the intricate and beautiful complexities of Taoism.
The a to Z of Taoism by This volume starts with a detailed chronology of Taoism and its relationship both to China and other teachings. The introduction inserts it further in this basic context. Then the dictionary section, consisting of several hundred cross-referenced entries, provides a more detailed treatment of significant persons, nonpersons (gods and demons), concepts, practices, rituals, scriptures, and schools. The bibliography suggests further reading.
The Encyclopedia of Taoism by The Encyclopedia of Taoism provides comprehensive coverage of Taoist religion, thought and history, reflecting the current state of Taoist scholarship. This book has over 1,750 entries, which fall into the following broad categories: surveys of general topics; schools and traditions; persons; texts; terms; deities; immortals; temples and other sacred sites. Terms are given in their original characters, transliterated and translated. Entries are thoroughly cross-referenced and, in addition, 'see also' listings are given at the foot of many entries.
Lao-Tzu and the Tao-Te-Ching by Examines the traditional and modern Western interpretations of the Tao-te-ching, and its author, Lao-tzu.
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Materials on Taoism can be found in the USask Library using some of these subject headings:
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