Kristofer Schipper (132 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Suitable for those interested in China and in religions, this work offers an introduction to the traditions of Taoism and the masters who transmit them. It traces the way that leads from Chinese shamanism and traditional village life to the physical Tending Life techniques, which in turn lead to the mysticism of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Suitable for those interested in China and in religions, this work offers an introduction to the traditions of Taoism and the masters who transmit them. It traces the way that leads from Chinese shamanism and traditional village life to the physical Tending Life techniques, which in turn lead to the mysticism of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Suitable for those interested in China and in religions, this work offers an introduction to the traditions of Taoism and the masters who transmit them. It traces the way that leads from Chinese shamanism and traditional village life to the physical Tending Life techniques, which in turn lead to the mysticism of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.…

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: acceptable. Book shows heavy wear from use and may contain signifcant amounts of marking writing. May not include dust jacket and bear library markings. LISTING USES STOCK PHOTOS AND COVER MAY VARY. Ships via USPS and typically arrives within 10-12 business days.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Condition: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Light wear.; Clean and tight. B/w illustrations. 8th printing.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 273 pages.

paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Binding good. Highlighting found on maybe 60 pages. Cover is good with minimally bumped corners. (International and Priority shipments not accepted for this heavy or oversized item.) Your purchase benefits the world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings, bumps/creasing, and heavy wear. Standard-sized.

Paperback. Condition: Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. GOOD softcover, some underlining, most of text clean; tight uncreased spine, clean exterior. Book.

Paper Back. Condition: Poor. Page 253/254 has been removed and cut. Otherwise good, readable condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. good condition book , Nice and clean , no markings , front cover shows a light crease .

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

xx, 273 Pages. Paperback in very good condition.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Paperback. Name inside, otherwise unmarked. Thanks for looking.

Paperback. 415p., wraps, illus., very good exhibition catalog.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in Very Good-plus condition in a very good dust jacket, folio, 209 pages. Orange cloth with titles in black, copiously illustrated in color and black-and-white, bibliography. Light wear and soiling, dust jacket lightly chipped and age-tanned, not price-clipped ($32.50). Bookseller accession no.: 25894. Extra postage will be required for shipment of this large, heavy volume.…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No jacket. Jacket cover is lightly edge worn, and the back flap is either stuck or glued to the book; bottom corner of the fore-edge is stained and pages are somewhat wavy due to water damage; one dog-eared page; pages unmarked.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good copy of the stated first softcover edition, first printing (full number line). The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding is bright and fresh in appearance, with no creasing to the spine. A sharp copy. [Please note: Due to the size and weight of the volume extra shipping may be required depending on the destination and speed of delivery requested. Quotations gladly provided.].…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Oversize. Near Fine. Mild yellowing to dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: New. The ancient system of thought known as Taoism remains today the least well known of the world's great religions and one of the most inaccessible aspects of Chinese culture. This is in large part because Western thought clings to the notion of the separation of matter and spirit, body and soul. Taoism refuses this dualism and considers the body's perfection as essential as the soul's redemption is to Christianity. Kristofer Schipper's elegant and lucid introduction to the traditions of Taoism and the masters who transmit them will reward all those interested in China and in religions. The result of over twenty-five years of research, including eight years of fieldwork in China, Schipper's book retraces, step by step, the way that leads from Chinese shamanism and traditional village life to the physical Tending Life techniques, which in turn lead to the mysticism of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu. Schipper shows the fundamental unity underlying all aspects of Taoism as Taoism considers itself to be. The social body - the community, the village, the land - corresponds in all aspects to the physical body in Taoism. In both of them the survival of humanity is decided here and now.'My destiny is within me, not in Heaven!'.…