This course is hosted by the new organization, Phoenix Rising: Academy
of Esoteric Studies and Creative Arts, run out of Athens and London,
with strong ties to the Esotericism Department at the University of
Exeter. Below, is a brief course description as well as link to the
course website on Phoenix Rising.

Chinese Mysticism and Alchemy: An Introduction to the Religion of Daoism
(Taoism)

Daoism as a religion is perhaps the most widely misunderstood religious
tradition in the West. This course aims to familiarize students with
the religious tradition of Daoism in all of its complexity and
diversity. We begin with an overview of the classical texts of the Yi
Jing (I-Ching, the ancient divinatory and philosophical work), the
Daode Jing (Tao Te Ching by Laozi (Lao Tzu), the foundational text of
Daoism, the title of which gives the tradition its name) and Zhuangzi
(Chuang Tzu, the second most influential and widely known text of
Classical Daoist Philosophy). We then turn our attention to the
evolution of Internal Alchemy and Yin Yang-Five Elements Cosmology of
the Han and Wei-Jin Dynasty periods and the development of the main
Daoist movements such as Tian Shi (Celestial Masters), Shan Qing
(Supreme Clarity), Tai Ping (Great Harmony) and Ling Bao (Numinous
Treasure); exploring their beliefs, textual traditions, mystical and
alchemical practices and history. This course will also cover such
topics as Immortality and Transcendence, the Daozang (Daoist Canon),
Chinese Alchemy and the relationships between Daoism as a religion to
Classical Daoist Philosophy, Confucianism, Chinese folk religion,
Shamanism, Mediumship and Mahayana as well as Tantric Buddhism, Daoist
talisman creation and Celestial Script in order to provide students with
a firm foundation upon which to pursue further study.

For more information on the course, (including how to register) as well
as information on Phoenix Rising Academy, please refer to the following
url:

http://www.phoenixrising.org.gr/en/structure/esoteric-studies/introducto\
ry-courses/chinese-mysticism-and-alchemy-2/
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ory-courses/chinese-mysticism-and-alchemy-2/>


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