The Resource Mysticism and kingship in China : the heart of Chinese wisdom, Julia Ching
Mysticism and kingship in China : the heart of Chinese wisdom, Julia Ching
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- Summary
- "In this book, Julia Ching offers a magisterial survey of over four thousand years of Chinese civilisation through an examination of the relationship between kingship and mysticism. She investigates the sage-king myth and ideal, and analyses the various skills that have been required as qualifications of leadership. She argues that institutions of kingship were bound up with cultivation of trance states and communication with spirits. Over time, these associations were retained, though sidelined, as the sage-king myth became a model for the actual ruler, with a messianic appeal for the ruled. As a paradigm, it also became appropriated by private individuals who strove for wisdom without becoming kings. As the Confucian tradition interacted with the Taoist and the Buddhist, the religious character of spiritual and mystical cultivation became more pronounced. But the sage-king idea continued, promoting expectation of benevolent despotism rather than democratisation in Chinese civilisation."--BOOK JACKET
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- xxi, 302 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521468282
- Label
- Mysticism and kingship in China : the heart of Chinese wisdom
- Title
- Mysticism and kingship in China
- Title remainder
- the heart of Chinese wisdom
- Statement of responsibility
- Julia Ching
- Subject
-
- China -- Kings and rulers
- China -- Politics and government
- Chine -- Politique et gouvernement
- Confucianisme
- Confucianisme
- Geschichte
- Herrscher
- Kings and rulers -- Religious aspects
- König
- Mystizismus
- Philosophy, Confucian
- Religion
- Rois et souverains -- Aspect religieux
- Rois et souverains -- Chine
- Staat (politicologie)
- China
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "In this book, Julia Ching offers a magisterial survey of over four thousand years of Chinese civilisation through an examination of the relationship between kingship and mysticism. She investigates the sage-king myth and ideal, and analyses the various skills that have been required as qualifications of leadership. She argues that institutions of kingship were bound up with cultivation of trance states and communication with spirits. Over time, these associations were retained, though sidelined, as the sage-king myth became a model for the actual ruler, with a messianic appeal for the ruled. As a paradigm, it also became appropriated by private individuals who strove for wisdom without becoming kings. As the Confucian tradition interacted with the Taoist and the Buddhist, the religious character of spiritual and mystical cultivation became more pronounced. But the sage-king idea continued, promoting expectation of benevolent despotism rather than democratisation in Chinese civilisation."--BOOK JACKET
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Ching, Julia
- Dewey number
- 303.3/0951
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- JQ1510
- LC item number
- .C493 1997
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
- Series statement
- Cambridge studies in religious traditions
- Series volume
- 11
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
-
- Philosophy, Confucian
- Kings and rulers
- China
- China
- Confucianisme
- Staat (politicologie)
- Rois et souverains
- Rois et souverains
- Confucianisme
- Herrscher
- Mystizismus
- Geschichte
- Religion
- König
- Chine
- China
- Label
- Mysticism and kingship in China : the heart of Chinese wisdom, Julia Ching
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-293) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- 36051278
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- xxi, 302 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521468282
- Isbn Type
- (pbk.)
- Lccn
- 96051602
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)36051278
- Label
- Mysticism and kingship in China : the heart of Chinese wisdom, Julia Ching
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-293) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- 36051278
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- xxi, 302 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521468282
- Isbn Type
- (pbk.)
- Lccn
- 96051602
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- System control number
- (OCoLC)36051278
Subject
- China -- Kings and rulers
- China -- Politics and government
- Chine -- Politique et gouvernement
- Confucianisme
- Confucianisme
- Geschichte
- Herrscher
- Kings and rulers -- Religious aspects
- König
- Mystizismus
- Philosophy, Confucian
- Religion
- Rois et souverains -- Aspect religieux
- Rois et souverains -- Chine
- Staat (politicologie)
- China
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