Taoism: The Road
to Immortality
By John Blofeld. 195 pg., 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" paperback. A religion
with roots stretching back nearly five thousand years, Taoism combines elements
of folklore, occult sciences, cosmology, yoga, meditation, poetry, quietist
philosophy & exalted mysticism. In this comprehensive study, John Blofeld
explains the fundamental concepts of Taoism, tells many stories of ancient
masters & provides incisive reflections on Taoist verse. He writes in
a colorful & unique way about his visits to Taoist hermitages in China
& his interchanges with contemporary masters. |