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Summary:
- "This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries.The book opens with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders that changed Wang's life forever when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom.While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own "chosen paths," seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth."-- [Provided by publisher]
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Language Notes:
- Item content: English
Translated from (original): Chinese
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General Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 06, 2020).
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Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
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Call Numbers:
- BL1940.W36 D313 2020eb
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ISBNs:
- 9781462921898 (electronic book)
1462921892 (electronic book)
9780804852746 [Invalid]
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OCLC Numbers:
- 1155149190
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Other Control Numbers:
- EBC6193273 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp301284318