2002 12 211~240 A Research for the theory of immortal supernatural beings of Tai Ping Classic * Yong Shu-Howi Abstract The thought of immortal supernatural beings is the main idea in Taoism. Because the other teachings are all connected to this main idea. Besides, the final purpose of the cultivation of Taoists or Taoist priests is to be an immortal supernatural being. Choosing 211
the Thought of Immortal Supernatural Beings in Tai Pin Chin as the topic of the essay, it s because: first, as knowing the thought of immortal supernatural beings is the main idea of Taoism, therefore it s important to discuss the topic. Second, as Tai Pin Chin is considered as the early Taoist sutra, researching it would be helped to clarify the origination and development of this thought in the early Taoism. Therefore, in this paper, would first discuss the theories of the thought of immortal supernatural beings in Tai Pin Chin, then would try to find out the ways of cultivation in Tai Pin Chin. We hope to find out the development of the immortal thought through the discussing of this paper. KeywordTai Ping ClassicThe thought of immortal supernatural beings immortalworks of soulworks of life 212
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