The Daoist Monastic Manual: A Translation of the Fengdao Kejie

by Livia Kohn

The Fengdao kejie or "Rules and Precepts for Worshiping the Dao" dates from the early seventh century and is a key text of medieval Daoist priesthood and monasticism, which was first formally organized in the sixth century. Compiled to serve the needs of both monastic practitioners and priests in training it describes the fundamental rules, organizational principles, and concrete establishments of Daoist institutions. Speaking in their own voices...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195170709
• ISBN13: 9780195170702
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.6"