| Issue No. |
Issue 39 |
| Title |
The Evolution and Transformation of Taoists’ Views on the Cultivation of Life in the Han Dynasty--A Critical Study Focusing on the Huainantzu, Laotzu zhiguei, Laotzu Hoshanggong zhangju, and Laotzu xianger zhu |
| Author |
Chen Li-kuei |
| Page |
35～80 |
| Abstract |
The paper examines the evolution and transformation of Han Taoists’ views on the cultivation of life, how they followed the tradition of their pre-Quin predecessors’ emphasis on “spirit” (shen) how they combined the theory of energized cosmos prevailing in the period of Warring States, and how they interpreted the Way (Tao) as energy (chi), essential energy (jingchi) and harmonious energy (hochi). In the process, the views on the cultivation of life underwent a change from emphasis on “spirit,” proceeded to the focus of attention on “form” (xing), “energy” and “spirit” advanced by Huang and Lao, and ultimately evolved into a religious practice to pursue the longevity of the immortal and even the technique of sexual activities. All this evolution and transformation are discernible in the Huainantzu, Laotzu zhiguei, Laotzu Hoshanggong zhangju, and Laotzu xianger zhu.
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| Keyword |
Taoist, cultivation of life, energy, essential energy, Huainantzu, Laotzu zhiguei, Laotzu Hoshanggong zhangju, and Laotzu xianger zhu, technique of sexual activities. |
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