Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents IX
3. List of Illustrations and Tables XI
4. Preface XIII
5. General Introduction 1
6. The Xiang'er Commentary to the Laozi 29
7. Commands and Admonitions for the Families of the Great Dao 149
8. Scripture of the Inner Explanations of the Three Heavens 186
9. The Great Petition for Sepulchral Plaints 230
10. The Upper Scripture of Purple Texts Inscribed by the Spirits 275
11. The Wondrous Scripture of the Upper Chapters on Limitless Salvation 373
12. List of Abbreviations 439
13. Glossary of Chinese Characters 441
14. Works Cited 447
15. Index 473