Religions Of Ancient China - Paperback

by Herbert A. Giles (Author)

""Religions of Ancient China"" is a book written by Herbert A. Giles that explores the various religious beliefs and practices of ancient China. The book delves into the origins of Chinese religion, including the worship of ancestors and the influence of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism. It also examines the role of divination, sacrifice, and ritual in religious practices. The author provides insights into the beliefs and customs of the ancient Chinese people, including their views on the afterlife and the concept of karma. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient China and its religious practices.The problem of the universe has never offered the slightest difficulty to Chinese philosophers. Before the beginning of all things, there was Nothing. In the lapse of ages Nothing coalesced into Unity, the Great Monad. After more ages, the Great Monad separated into Duality, the Male and Female Principles in nature; and then, by a process of biogenesis, the visible universe was produced.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.