First Encounter
Basic Elements of Traditional Chinese Beliefs

Daoism
The Origins of Daoism
      Laozi (Lao Tzu)
      The Daodejing (Tao Te Ching)
      Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu)
The Early Teachings of Daoism
Daoism and the Quest for Longevity
The Development of Daoism
Daoism and the Arts
Daoism and the Modern World

Confucianism
The Dao in Confucianism
The Life of Confucius
Living According to Confucian Values
      The Five Great Relationships
      The Confucian Virtues
Confucian Literature
The Development of Confucianism
      Schools of Philosophy
      Development of Confucianism as a Religious System
Confucianism and the Arts
Personal Experience: Qing Ming, A Ceremony in Spring
Confucianism and the Modern World
Religion Beyond the Classroom
For Fuller Understanding
Resources
Key Terms