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Daoist
Texts from the Daoist tradition, encompassing philosophy, alchemy, and the way of naturalness.
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GlossaryA shelf-specific slice of the Good Works Glossary for Daoist terms.Introduction to DaoismA source-critical introduction to Daoism — from proto-Daoist roots through philosophy, revelation, alchemy, ritual, redemptive societies, and living practice.Reader's Guide to DaoismA holdings-led guide to Daoist texts as a braid of scripture, commentary, bodily cultivation, liturgy, ethics, institution, poetry, canon history, and translation.
Anthologies and Canonical Collections3 pages
Large Daoist anthologies and canonical collections in English translation.
Classical Daoist Texts6 pages
Foundational Daoist philosophical and contemplative classics, including early self-cultivation texts and later canonical treatises.
Ethics and Response1 page
Daoist moral instruction and retribution texts on response, consequence, and ethical conduct.
Immortals, Quanzhen, and Travel3 pages
Daoist immortal songs, Quanzhen poetry, and travel records connected to Daoist masters and lineages.
Laozi and Daodejing Reception4 pages
Translations, sayings, and modern reception texts centered on Laozi and the Daodejing.
Meditation and Inner Alchemy10 pages
Daoist meditation, fetal breathing, inner alchemy, sitting in oblivion, and Golden Flower cultivation texts.