Taoism 道教
NO. Author/Title EAN 台幣
RAS 10 William Y. Chen. A Guide to Cheng T'ung Tao Tsang (正統道藏指南), 1989. 4711871503281 1,570
RAS 8 William Y. Chen. A Guide to Tao tsang ching hua (道藏精華指南) , 1984. 4711871503267 520
CW 178 Webster, J. The Kan Ying Pien (感應篇); Book Of Rewards And Punishments, The Chinese Text With Introduction, Translations and Notes. (Shanghai: 1918) 4711871500204 740
The Kan Ying Pien, a short religious tract of popular Taoism, stands as another example of the synergetic nature of Chinese folk religion. Webster introduces the use of tracts in Chinese literature and outlines the origin and nature of popular Taoism. He also discusses the date and authorship of the text, noting that it is variously attributed to Lao Tze (6th Cent. B.C.). Ko Hung (4th Cent. A.D.), and to unknown authorship in the 15th or 16th century A.D. After an analytical summary of the text, Webster offers the Chinese text translation, and grammatical and informational notes. The appendices of this work include a list of phrases from the text which have become proverbial and a vocabulary list. A useful contribution to the study of comparative religion.
CW 70 Dore, H. Researches Into Chinese Superstitions (中國的迷信研究). Translated From The French With Notes, Historical And Explanatory By M.Kennelly (vols. 1-8), D.J. Gill (vols. 9-10) and L.F.McGreal (vols. 13) Reprint Of vols. l-10 And 13 In 5 vols. 4711871499171 6,080
Part of the series Varietes Sinologiques, this comprehensive work on Chinese superstitions was first published by the Jesuit Fathers of the Shanghai Mission. Rev. Dore visited many parts of. China, studying the religions and superstitions of the people. The author made three divisions in this work: superstitious practices in general; a biography of gods and goddesses; and a history of Confucius, Lao-tze and Buddha. This work covers the subject of Chinese religions and superstitions very thoroughly and is profusely illustrated.
CW 97 Day, C. B Chinese Peasant Cults (中國民間信仰-紙神研究). Being A Study Of Chinese Paper Gods. (Shanghai: 1940) 4711871499423 1,440
A valuable detailed study and analysis of the importance and function of "paper gods" (ma-chang) in Chinese peasant cults. The paper gods, which are the center of household religious ceremonies, hold the key to understanding the religious attitude of the peasant. In an attempt to interpret the paper gods from the point of view of the peasant and to seek out the origins of the paper gods, the author collected over 2000 paper gods, mostly from northern Chekiang, interviewed numerous villagers, Buddhist and Taoist priests, and searched relevant documentary material from the Chinese classics to modern times. The findings of this investigation are presented in three parts: (1) an introduction to the place of paper gods in peasant cults, the social milieu of village sacrifices, and certain peasant ceremonies; (2) a survey of religious values sought in cult practices relating to temporal, domestic, and spiritual welfare; and (3) a conclusion discussing the affinities between contemporary cult practices and ancient Chinese religion, the syncretic growth of peasant cults, and the disintegration and transformation of peasant cults under pressure from the changes in modern Chinese society. Excellent black and white, and color illustrations.
CW 103 Chavannes, E. Le T'ai Chan (聖山/泰山), Essai DC Monographic D'un Culte Chinois. (Paris: 1910) 4711871499485 1,600
A valuable monograph showing the importance of mountains in Chinese religion and the special place of T'ai Shan among the holy mountains of China. Chavannes surveys the religious cult associated with T'ai Shan, describes the manmade structures and physical features of the mountain, offers a variety of translations (historical texts relevant to the Imperial Feng and Shan sacrifices, prayers offered to T'ai Shan from the fifth to eighteenth century, and stone stele inscriptions made by visitors to T'ai Shan from the second century A.D.) to illustrate the historical and religious importance of T'ai Shan, and takes note of popular beliefs concerning T'ai Shan in folklore, particularly the magical properties of the mountain. The appendix to this volume is a separate essay "The God of the Earth in Ancient China," also of great value. In this essay Chavannes discusses the multiplicity of earth gods, the altar of the God of the Earth, the significance of the tree or grove, and the various functions assigned to the God of the Earth. Richly illustrated with reproductions of many of the Chinese texts.