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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Miller Points the "Way",
By Anna "avid reader" (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Daoism: A Short Introduction (Paperback)
In the last 20 years, there has been a huge awakening in the west of what is perceived to be Taoism. Bits of tai chi, acupuncture, ying and yang and lives in the balance are part of popular parlance, but few Westerners actually know from whence these concepts arise. They arise from China's only native religion, Taoism (or Daoism). The mystical aspects of the religion are interesting and worth delving into, but due to cultural differences, many people fail to understand the nature of the religion. James Miller has now written an excellent introductory guide to Daoism, pointing out the cultural aspects as opposed to the historical one (although with a five page historical summary to help with context) and synthesizing complex concepts into thought provoking chapters. As LaoTze said "the Dao can be spoken of but it is not the constant Dao", but Miller speaks as well as can be spoken. This book will set you on the Way.
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Daoism: A Short Introduction by James Miller (Paperback - April 30, 2003)
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