The Emergence of Daoism: Creation of Tradition(Routledge Studies in Taoism)

Series: Routledge Studies in Taoism

At the core of Daoism are ancient ideas concerning the Way, the fundamental process of existence (the Dao). Humans, as individuals and as a society, should be aligned with the Dao in order to attain the fullness of life and its potential. This book presents the history of early Daoism, tracing the development of the tradition between the first and the fifth centuries CE.