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Lao-Tzu: A Study in Chinese Philosophy. E-book. Formato PDF Thomas Watters - Forgotten Books, 2017 -
Both Confucianists and Buddhists, however, also regard the Tao-té-clzz'ng 'as a' book of deep mysteries, and admit the supernatural, or at least marvellous, character of its author, though, as will be seen, many censure him for teaching doc trines either in themselves mischievous or leading to evil results when fully developed. At several periods of Chinese history Lao-tzi'i has enjoyed the patronage of government, and almost supplanted Confucius. Indeed, during several of the dynasties which reigned within the first few centuries of our era, there seems to have been a constant struggle for ascendancy between thefollowers of these two philo sophic chiefs. Emperors have done honour to Lao-tzu in his temple, and the sovereigns of the. Great T'ang dynasty were proud to deem him their lineal ancestor. One emperor has even written an excellent commentary on his book; and one of the best editions of the Tao-té-clzz'ng as regards textual ex cellence is that by a Confucian mandarin under the present dynasty. Buddhist monks also have edited the beck with annotations, and many of them regard it and its author with a reverence second only to that with which the Taoists re gard them.
On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India: 629 645 A. D. E-book. Formato PDF Thomas Watters - Forgotten Books, 2017 -
With very much regret for the loss of an old friend, I have to notice the death of Mr. Watters, at Ealing, on January loth. He was a member of the Council of the Society from 1897 to 1900, and a valued contributor to the Journal. The loss of a scholar who had such a wide knowledge of the vast literature of Chinese Buddhism will be deeply felt by those interested in the subject, as was amply acknowledged by Professor Rhys Davids in a few well-chosen, appreciative words addressed to the last meeting of the Society.