{"product_id":"taoism-the-road-to-immortality-9781570625893","title":"Taoism: The Road to Immortality","description":"A religion with roots stretching back nearly five thousand years, Taoism combines elements of folklore, occult sciences, cosmology, yoga, meditation, poetry, and exalted mysticism. Mysterious and charmingly poetic, it is a living remnant of a way of life which has almost vanished from the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this comprehensive study, John Blofeld explains the fundamental concepts of Taoism, tells many stories of ancient masters, and provides incisive reflections on Taoist verse. He writes in a colorful and unique way about his visits to Taoist hermitages in China and his interchanges with contemporary masters. Taoist yoga, a little known aspect of Taoist practice, is also discussed in detail. This book captures the spirit of the Tao, communicating the serenity and timeless wisdom of this tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Blofeld (1913-1987) was a world-renowned scholar and writer who devoted his life to the study of Eastern religion, especially Taoism and Buddhism.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50473853976850,"sku":"9781570625893","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0ab60ee4-11ba-4004-8f0f-273ea5f92049.jpg?v=1730204766","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/taoism-the-road-to-immortality-9781570625893","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}