The reception of Chinese Daoist thought within Euro-American esoteric movements forms the central subject of this study. It explores how Daoist concepts, symbols, and texts were encountered, interpreted, translated, and sometimes reshaped by Western spiritual seekers. The book pays attention to the cultural assumptions that influenced these interpretations, showing how traditions can change meaning when they cross linguistic and intellectual boundaries. Readers interested in Daoism, Western esotericism, comparative religion, and cultural exchange will gain insight into the complicated history behind Western fascination with Chinese spirituality.

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