The elements of Taoism

by Martin Palmer

Taoism's roots lie in the China of five thousand years ago. This is an ancient religion and way of life which has shaped China through its combination of mysticism and science, poetry and humor, and philosophy and magic. The Elements of Taoism What is at the heart of the spiritual wisdom of Taoism; What the shamanic and historical roots of Taoism are; Who the main gods and godesses in Taoism are; How Taoism is very much alive today.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Michael Simsa · Rating 2 out of 5]

A scholar’s history of Taoism. Palmer oscillates between discussing meticulous details such as Lao Tzu’s real name and grand claims about how a single shamanistic culture spread from Siberia to China and North America. It also devotes a lot of time to the more arcane aspects of Taoism such as immortality, metaphysics, deities, etc.

If you want to approach Taoism as a practitioner, there is no substitute for the Tao Teh Ching

[Jacob Strange · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️ not the most analytical but still