Research Guides: *Religion: Taoism

Sacred Texts

Taoism Virtual Library
An introduction to Taoism, with links to electronic texts: Tao Te Ching or Dao De Jing; Chuang-tzu or Zhuang-zi; I Ching or Yi Jing; The Sun-tzu Art of War.
Center for Daoist Studies
Dedicated to research and education on the Daoist tradition. Principal activities include (1) history of Daoism, (2) Education (3) Translation of classical and contemporary Daoist literature into English; (4) Archiving of historically significant materials related to Daoism; and (5) Dissemination of accurate and relevant information on Daoism in digital and media formats.

The Taoist Canon by Kristofer Schipper (Editor); Franciscus Verellen (Editor)
Call Number: BL1900.A1 T276 2004 (Strozier Library)
ISBN: 9780226738178
Publication Date: 2005
Catalogs and describes all existing texts within the Taoist canon. Compiled under imperial auspices and completed in 1445--with a supplement added in 1607--many of the books in the Daozang concern the history, organization, and liturgy of China's indigenous religion. A large number of works deal with medicine, alchemy, and divination. This work sets out the contents of the Daozang chronologically, allowing the reader to follow the long evolution of Taoist literature.
The Encyclopedia of Taoism by Fabrizio Pregadio (Editor)
Call Number: BL1923 .E63 2007 (Strozier Library)
ISBN: 9780700712007
Publication Date: 2008
The Encyclopedia of Taoism provides comprehensive coverage of Taoist religion, thought and history, reflecting the current state of Taoist scholarship.