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 Books from my shel...  


  
The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
Kosta Danaos

Inner Traditions, 2000

Interesting Yet Surreal Read

+ The Final Piece Of The Puzzle
+ Well written, fun, and informative
+ A classic work, must read!
+ Mindblowing
  
  











  



  
The Complete I Ching: The Definitive Translation by the Taoist Master Alfred Huang
Taoist Master Alfred Huang

Inner Traditions, 1998

Provides My Primary, Fundamental Understanding Of The I Ching

+ One of the Best English-interpretation of I-Ching
+ Clear and comprehensive
+ THE COMPLETE I CHING
+ good purchase
  
  











  



  
Cave in the Snow: Tenzin Palmo's Quest for Enlightenment
Vicki Mackenzie

Bloomsbury USA, 1999

A Woman Apart

+ Powerful story, powerful woman!!
+ True Tale of a Bodhisattva-to-Be
+ Alone on a Mountaintop
  
  











  



  
Tao Te Ching, 25th-Anniversary Edition
Lao Tsu

Vintage, 1997

Beyond brilliant

+ Very good version

Tao Te Ching..meaning Book of The Way, or book of the Word. One of the best books ever written. Certainly , the book that has had the most profound positive influence on my life. If you are like me, you may be wondering should I get this particular version, and how does it compare with other ...
  
  











  



  
Lao-tzu's Taoteching: with Selected Commentaries of the Past 2000 Years
Lao-tzu

Mercury House, 2001

Finally! A Tao Te Ching with the appropriate commentaries

+ The BEST on the Tao
+ My favorite TTC so far
+ It makes you think!
+ 'untying our tangles. . . softening our light . . .'
  
  











  



  
Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China
Eva Wong

Shambhala, 1990

Delightful and Fascinating Novel

+ A Story of Seven Journeys
+ Wonderful
+ Seven Taoist Masters
  
  











  



  
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Phil Jackson

Hyperion, 1996

Zen Master he is

+ Thanks, Phil.
+ An enjoyable book offering a meaningful glimpse into the mindset of one of the NBA's greatest coaches
+ Sacred books
+ More than a game!
  
  











  



  
The Taoist Experience: An Anthology (S U N Y Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)

State University of New York Press, 1993

Essential for Religious Scholars/Those Interested in Taoism

+ Key scriptures that point to Tao
+ Gemstones of religious Taoism
+ An Excellent Sourcebook
  
  











  



  
Taoism: Growth of a Religion
Isabelle Robinet

Stanford University Press, 1997

A key text on Taoism

+ A must for serious students of Chinese religious history

A highly recommendable scholarly discussion of the origin and development of Taoism up to the 14th century CE. I have long been frustrated by the popular distinction between 'philosophical' and 'religious' Taoism, since such a distinction could in principle be made of any religion. The danger is ...
  
  











  



  
The Taoist Body
Kristofer Schipper

University of California Press, 1994

A good scholarly overview of Taoism...

Schipper is one of the few of European descent to ever become an ordained Taoist priest. This gives him a unique view on some of the history and practices of Taoism but there are some caveats to be noted. The book provides a good contextual overview of many facets of the culture that gave rise to ...
  
  











  



  
The Taoist Experience: An Anthology (S U N Y Series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)

State University of New York Press, 1993

Essential for Religious Scholars/Those Interested in Taoism

+ Key scriptures that point to Tao
+ Gemstones of religious Taoism
+ An Excellent Sourcebook
  
  











  



  
Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior
Phil Jackson

Hyperion, 1996

Zen Master he is

+ Thanks, Phil.
+ An enjoyable book offering a meaningful glimpse into the mindset of one of the NBA's greatest coaches
+ Sacred books
+ More than a game!
  
  











  



  
Taoism: Growth of a Religion
Isabelle Robinet

Stanford University Press, 1997

A key text on Taoism

+ A must for serious students of Chinese religious history

A highly recommendable scholarly discussion of the origin and development of Taoism up to the 14th century CE. I have long been frustrated by the popular distinction between 'philosophical' and 'religious' Taoism, since such a distinction could in principle be made of any religion. The danger is ...
  
  











  



  
Lao-tzu's Taoteching: with Selected Commentaries of the Past 2000 Years
Lao-tzu

Mercury House, 2001

Finally! A Tao Te Ching with the appropriate commentaries

+ The BEST on the Tao
+ My favorite TTC so far
+ It makes you think!
+ 'untying our tangles. . . softening our light . . .'
  
  











  



  
The Taoist Body
Kristofer Schipper

University of California Press, 1994

A good scholarly overview of Taoism...

Schipper is one of the few of European descent to ever become an ordained Taoist priest. This gives him a unique view on some of the history and practices of Taoism but there are some caveats to be noted. The book provides a good contextual overview of many facets of the culture that gave rise to ...
  
  











  



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