Primer for Translating Daoist Literature
- 492 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Louis Komjathy Books
Louis Komjathy is an independent scholar and translator with a focus on contemplative, Daoist, and Religious Studies. His research delves into contemplative practice, embodiment, and mystical experience, exploring perennial themes of aliveness, extraordinariness, and transmutation. Through his extensive publications, he offers profound insights into these spiritual and philosophical traditions, enriching our understanding of cross-cultural religious thought.
Daoism: A Guide for the Perplexed
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Daoism is a global religious and cultural phenomenon characterized by multiculturalism and ethnic diversity. A Guide for the Perplexed offers a clear and thorough survey of this ancient and modern religious tradition. The book includes an overview of Daoist history, including key individuals and movements, translations of primary Daoist texts, and discussions of key dimensions of Daoist religiosity, covering primary concerns and defining characteristics of the religion.Specifically designed to meet the needs of students and general readers seeking a thorough understanding of the religion, this book is the ideal guide to studying and understanding Daoism as a lived and living religious community.