' Chinese Mysticism '...

Ancient textbooks on the teachings of Buddhism,, Taoism,, and Confucianism,, would be read and studied.. Such ancient books include,, for Buddhism,, examples as the Tipitaka,, Abhidharma Pitaka,, Dhammapada,, and the Vimalakirti Sutra.. For Taoism,, some manuals of antiquity would include The Tao Te Ching,, The Zhuangzi (Chuang Tz) ,, and The Dozang Canon.. For Confucianism eons old scriptures would include,, The Analects of Confucius,, The Mencius literary work,, The Great Learning,, The Book of Odes (Shi Jing),, The Book of Rites (Li Ji) and The Xunzi.. In their study,, monks and priests, would think carefully about they read-contemplation and then go through a meditation.. The meditation was often thinking of their way of life,, and if various adverse circumstances happened,, thinking of how to resolve differences or problems according to the ethical standards of Buddhism,, Taoism, and Confucianism.................... Mystic Sciences