Tong Sing

Résumé du livre

Every Chinese home has a copy of Tong Sing,Ó a traditional almanac that has been published annually for 1,200 years. It is a repository of information on everything from astrology to herbal remedies, Confucius to the interpretation of dreams. Inspired by this work, Windridge has compiled a book that will answer every question the reader might ask about the Chinese way of life. Covering many of the same subjects as the original, but drawing on the author's own research & containing many previously unpublished illus., this book offers an incomparable insight into Chinese philosophy, astrology, folklore, med. & food. Includes recipes, dietary & herbal remedies, medicinal wines, martial arts, festivals, & sections on Confucianism, Taoism, & Buddhism. Ill.