Travels through China's places of pilgrimage

 

Good condition. PB. 339pp. $20 including postage anywhere in Australia.

To walk through China is to walk on holy ground. Travels Through Sacred China is a guide to the soul of China. It is also a guidebook which enters into the spirit of Tao.

A revealing guide to China's guide to the vast religious and spiritual heritage

This book explains why to understand the soul of China you must see the sacred in China, which is there in the designs of the buildings, the street plans of the cities, in the household shrines at the back of shops, and in the concept that the very land of China itself is sacred. It presents the fundamental sacred ideas that lie at the heart of this ancient land, and is also a guidebook which enters into the spirit of the Dao, through which the culture and traditions of China are brought to life.

About the author

Martin Palmer is a regular contributor to the BBC on religious, ethical, and historical issues, and appears regularly on both BBC radio and TV, including the World Service. He is also a well-known translator of Chinese classical texts such as the Dao De Jing and the Shang Shu, and is an advisor to the China Taoist Association, the Mongolian Buddhist Sangha, and the World Council of Churches as well as heading the Alliance of Religions and Conservation.