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Dictionary of Taoist Internal Alchemy
Series: - Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China, Volume: 38
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This dictionary offers a unique perspective on the vast and varied terminology of Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan). Drawing on major original texts and premodern lexicons, it provides translations, definitions, and usage examples for over a thousand terms common throughout the tradition.
A comprehensive index of English equivalents allows readers to easily locate the corresponding Chinese terms.
Beyond serving as a reference for those reading, studying, or translating Neidan texts, the dictionary's entries offer glimpses into the rich imagery and poetic language of Internal Alchemy.
A comprehensive index of English equivalents allows readers to easily locate the corresponding Chinese terms.
Beyond serving as a reference for those reading, studying, or translating Neidan texts, the dictionary's entries offer glimpses into the rich imagery and poetic language of Internal Alchemy.
Fabrizio Pregadio, Ph.D. (1990), Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, has taught in Italy, Germany, the U.S., and Canada. He is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Taoism (2008) and has published numerous studies and translations of Taoist alchemical texts.
Preface
List of Figures and Tables
Sources
Conventions
Abbreviations and Symbols
Dictionary
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Index of English Equivalents
List of Figures and Tables
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Index of English Equivalents
Scholars of Taoism, Alchemy, Neidan, Chinese studies, Chinese thought, Chinese religion, Philosophy, Intellectual history, History of science, Religious studies, Comparative religion, Mysticism and esoteric studies, Spirituality and self-cultivation, and Traditional Chinese medicine