Part 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 The Development and Nature of Daoist Institutions

Chapter 2 Authorship and Textual History

Chapter 3 Related Texts and Relevant Terminology

Part 2 Transition

sandongfengdaokejie. Rules and Precepts for Worshiping the Dao

According to the Three Caverns

Translator's Notes

Preface

Section1 Retribution of Sins

Section2 Retribution of Good Deeds

Section3 Comprehensive Structures

Section4 Setting Up Monasteries

Section5 Making Sacred Images

Section6 Copying Scriptures

Section7 Conditions For Ordination

Section8 Ritual Implements

Section9 Ritual Vestments

Section10 Residences

Section11 Reciting the Scriptures

Section12 Lecturing on the Scriptures

Section13 The Ritual Order

Section14 Illustrations of Ritual Vestments

Section15 Regular Audience Services

Section16 The Noon Purgation

Section17 Major Assemblies

Section18 Formal Ordinations

Fragments and Citations

Section20 Transmission Details

Section21 Annual Purgations

Section22 Levels of Daoists

Section23 Interaction with Ordinary People

Section24 Compassionate Assistance

Glossary

Bibliography

Index