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"Baopuzi," which can be translated as "The Sage Embracing Simplicity," is a philosophical and alchemical treatise created in the 4th century by the prominent Taoist Ge Hong. The book is one of the most important works of the Taoist tradition,... a kind of encyclopedia of the teaching about "the way of things," covering issues of ontology, alchemy, practical magic, as well as internal self-improvement and immortality.The ideas of traditional Taoism are combined here with individual principles of Confucianism and Legalism, reflecting the author's aspirations for a synthesis of various philosophical currents and spiritual practices on the path of understanding and merging with the Dao.The text is published in the translation of the outstanding religious scholar, sinologist, and Buddhist expert Professor E. A. Torchynov.

Author: Саки

Series: Palmyra - Classic

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785517109286

Number of pages: 410

Size: 220x140x24 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 537 g

ID: 1688891

The ideas of traditional Taoism are combined here with individual principles of Confucianism and Legalism, reflecting the author's aspirations for a synthesis of various philosophical currents and spiritual practices on the path of understanding and merging with the Dao.

The text is published in the translation of the outstanding religious scholar, sinologist, and Buddhist expert Professor E. A. Torchynov.

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