<b>The definitive guide to understanding Taoism now matter your background or faith</b><p>Lao Tzu's <i>Daode Jing</i> is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the hundreds of millions. Yet there remains a remarkable lack of reliable information about Taoism for curious westerners. <i>Taoism For Dummies</i> provides comprehensive coverage of Taoism's origins in China's Zhou Dynasty, its underlying quietist principles, its emergence as a major religion, various interpretation of its core text, including both Eastern and Western interpretations, key Taoist concepts, and much more. It also provides a fascinating glimpse of Taoism in contemporary China.</p><ul><li>The ideal guide for readers interested in this influential religion, as well as those taking an introductory course on Taoism or Chinese Religion</li><li>There has been a recent surge of interest among readers in the West, with books such as Dr. Wayne Dyer's <i>Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life</i>, which sold over 70,000 copies since 2009</li><li>A valuable source of insight for those with an interest in modern Chinese culture and beliefs</li></ul>