Imperiled destinies: the Daoist quest for deliverance in medieval China
"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
| Published in: | Monograph series / Harvard-Yenching Institute |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge (Massachusetts) London
Harvard University Asia Center
2019
Cambridge (Massachusetts) London Harvard University Press 2019 |
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Monograph series / Harvard-Yenching Institute (118)
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| Series/Journal: | Harvard-Yenching Institute monograph series
118 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
China
/ Taoism
/ History 100-1000
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| Further subjects: | B
Salvation
Taoism
B Taoism (China) History To 1500 B Taoism Rituals History |
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| Summary: | "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 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0674237242 |