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Constantly fascinating, always surprising, and immensely helpful, this is the book many travelers, occultists, and pilgrims have been waiting for.” -Walter Mason, author of Destination Saigon and Destination Cambodia “Xueting Christine Ni has created some enthralling profiles of China's sprawling cast of deities, from their mythical origins to their manifestations in 21st-century pop culture.

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“From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao opens up the full complexity of Chinese religious life, explaining not just the three religious traditions usually attributed to the Chinese (Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism) but also the next level of popular religion which embraces a whole cast of generals, courtesans, and wise governors who have all been elevated to important positions in the Chinese hierarchy of gods and spirits. Part of what makes this book so interesting-and so important-is her incredible knowledge, not just of the mystical past but the very vibrant present in which Chinese populations all over the world continue to practice and expand their rich spiritual traditions.

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Ni explains how for the most part these figures are all a part of a living tradition that have significant afterlives in popular culture, from movies and TV shows to video games andĬomics. Xueting Christine Ni's beautifully written guide to the Chinese pantheon is the sort of book that should be in the hands of any visitor to Hong Kong or Mainland China, explaining as it does the history, meaning, and continued relevance of the various deities the traveler encounters. Edifying, scholarly, and yet a sparkling, mesmerizing read, From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao is a personal favorite in my library.” -Benebell Wen, author of The Tao of Craft: Fu Talismans and Casting Sigils in the Eastern Esoteric Tradition “What a marvelous book! From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao is essential reading for anyone who has stood in bewildered delight in the midst of a Chinese temple wondering at the meaning and importance of the statuary that surrounds the visitor. Luminous and detailed, this is an encyclopedic treasure trove that now renders the gods and goddesses of Eastern lore accessible to the West. If you seek a primer text on the Chinese pantheon of divinities, then look no further.

A fascinating book that gives all of us a better understanding of today's China.” -Ken Hom, OBE, chef, BBC presenter, author of My Stir-fried Life and numerous other books “I have yet to be as pleased or as excited as I am at the opportunity to join in the celebration of Xueting Christine Ni's debut, From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao. Xueting Christine Ni has woven history, society, religion, beliefs, and most importantly a perspective into the Chinese mind-set. PRAISE FOR From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao “From Kuan Yin to Chairman Mao is a must-read book for anyone who is interested in China. HAN XIANG ZI, GREEN-FINGERED GOD OF GARDENINGĬhapter 17: Chairman Mao, Benefactor of the EastĪppendix A: CALENDAR OF CHINESE FESTIVALSĪppendix B: TIMELINE OF CHINESE DYNASTIES AND PERIODS

LEI GONG AND DIAN MU: LORD OF THUNDER AND MOTHER LIGHTNINGĬhapter 5: Chang'E, Lady of the Moon, and Other Lunar SpiritsĬhapter 7: Gods of Prosperity and Good FortuneĬhapter 10: Protectors and Guardian Spirits

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