For those of you who are interested, there is a Facebook group dedicated to Chaung Tzu or Zhuangzi, the great Taoist philosopher. Discussions frequently touch on Buddhism, specifically Mahayana interpretations of reality, mind, language, practice as they compare/contrast with the Taoist sage. The page is well moderated, discussions are often scholarly and there is a minimum of the harsh speech I typically find online. Nagarjuna is frequently invoked in the dialogues, along with various other related sources - both in their original languages and in translation. I often find the opportunity to present my limited understanding to offer some suggestions on textual bases for relevant Buddhist perspectives. A recent post was as follows: My response, related to Nagarjuna: A working knowledge of the Chaung Tzu is helpful, but not required. I mention this group, primarily because I've found it to be a fairly conflict-free zone where both Buddhism and Taoism are discussed and interpreted with a great deal of depth and enthusiasm. Enjoy |
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On this topic of Daoism
On this topic of Daoism relating to Buddhism, I can recommend Red Pine's translation of the Dao De Jing (he spells it Taoteching). He includes many commentaries on the verses, by both Daoist and Buddhist masters. It is a great book, and gives a wonderful insight into Chinese Buddhist masters' views on Daoism.
http://www.amazon.com/Lao-tzus-Taoteching-Lao-Tzu/dp/1556592906