Daoist

Texts from the Daoist tradition, encompassing philosophy, alchemy, and the way of naturalness.

Folders

  • Anthologies and Canonical CollectionsLarge Daoist anthologies and canonical collections in English translation. (3)
  • Classical Daoist TextsFoundational Daoist philosophical and contemplative classics, including early self-cultivation texts and later canonical treatises. (6)
  • Ethics and ResponseDaoist moral instruction and retribution texts on response, consequence, and ethical conduct. (1)
  • Immortals, Quanzhen, and TravelDaoist immortal songs, Quanzhen poetry, and travel records connected to Daoist masters and lineages. (3)
  • Laozi and Daodejing ReceptionTranslations, sayings, and modern reception texts centered on Laozi and the Daodejing. (4)
  • Meditation and Inner AlchemyDaoist meditation, fetal breathing, inner alchemy, sitting in oblivion, and Golden Flower cultivation texts. (10)
  • Ritual, Repentance, and LiturgyDaoist liturgies, repentance rites, stellar scriptures, Lingbao rules, hymns, and ritual praise texts. (10)
  • ZhuangziSelections from the Zhuangzi, arranged by Inner and Outer Chapters. (14)

Pages

  • 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.