Wisdom of the Daoist Masters
Author : Laozi
Publisher :
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,40 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN :
Tales from the Tao
Author : Solala Towler
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 13,12 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1786780747
Book Description
31 inspiring stories by Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, and other Taoist masters—now presented in one easy-to-read volume featuring over 100 photographs. For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unravelling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy. This unique collection brings together the most inspiring, illuminating and downright funny stories from the classical works of Taoist masters, alongside new writing inspired by traditional tales. Set against a backdrop of the mountains, waterfalls and gorges of China, these tales introduce important Taoist ideas about many of the most basic human experiences—including birth, death, loss, pleasure, and how to surrender to the most fundamental experience of the Tao itself. Interwoven with classic Taoist quotations and illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, these engrossing narratives are as relevant today as they were in the great dynasties of ancient China.
Finding a Life of Harmony and Balance
Author : Chen Kaiguo
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 23,26 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1462921892
Book Description
"…an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style." --Publishers Weekly This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries. The book opens with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders that changed Wang's life forever when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom. While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own "chosen paths," seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth.
The Wisdom of the Taoists
Author : David Howard Smith
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,90 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780811207775
Book Description
Mystical writings and folk stories based on Taoist thought and experience.
The Wisdom of Lao Tzu
Author : Lin Yutang
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 2019-12-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781652492627
Book Description
Lao tzu says:When the highest type of men hear the Tao (truth),They try hard to live in accordance with it, When the mediocre hear the Tao,They seem to be aware and yet unaware of it. When the lowest type hear of Tao,They break into loud laughter,If it were not laughed at, it would not be Tao. I am quite sure that the reaction of the majority of reader first looking into Lao tzu's book will be to laugh. I say this without any disrespect, for I did that myself. The highest type of scholars end by laughing with Lao tzu at the preoccupations of the philosophers of the day. After that, Lao tzu becomes a lifelong friend.
Taoist Wisdom
Author : Timothy Freke
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 46,69 MB
Release : 2002-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780806982113
Book Description
".simply gorgeous.a beautifully illustrated daily manual with one-line mediations from Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu and others.Exceptional graphic design."--Publishers Weekly ".a here and now book of Taoist gems of wisdom."--The New Times ".one of the prettiest thought-for-the-day books I've seen."--New Age Retailer Taoist teachings are evocative insights that point beyond words to an experience of enlightenment. This thought-for-the-day flexible format provides a mind-opening opportunity to embark on an unfolding adventure into the paradoxical world of the Taoist sages, gradually absorbing their vision of life.
Being Taoist
Author :
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 28,56 MB
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0834800160
Book Description
A beautifully clear and accessible explanation of how to live a Taoist life—with an overview of Taoist philosophy—by a renowned Taoist master Taoism isn’t a spiritual extracurricular activity, it’s an integral practice for living all of life to the fullest. Taoist living rests on four pillars—the public, the domestic, the private, and the spirit lives. Not only do Taoists strive to live these four aspects fully and in a balanced way, they also believe there is an outlook and an art to each of them. Here, modern Taoist adept Eva Wong is your guide to living well according to the wisdom of this ancient system. Drawing from ancient Taoist texts, she explains in simple terms the Taoist masters’ approach to the four aspects of life, asking readers to reflect on the balance of their own lives and demonstrating how that balance is the secret infusing your life with health, harmony, and deep satisfaction.
Tales from the Tao
Author :
Publisher : Duncan Baird Pub
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 21,66 MB
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781844834853
Book Description
An inspiring collection of the best stories from the Taoist masters, Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu—all presented in a beautiful volume with over 100 black-and-white photographs. For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unraveling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy. Brief poems and intriguing quotations round out the anthology.
More Tales From The Tao
Author : Solala Towler
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2020-03-03
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Taoism is a 5,000 year old spiritual tradition from China. It has been a path of balance and harmony for the Chinese people up to modern times. Yet its teachings and truths work for Westerners just as well. In these modern times of fragmentation and societal disorder the teachings in these stories can give us a deeper perspective on the human journey. In its tales of cripples, magical birds, teaching dreams, eccentric teachers, and master butchers we can find much wisdom and advice on how to live out own lives here in the 21st Century. Solala Towler, author of the successful Tales From the Tao book, once again brings his wide knowledge of Taoism and his ability to take these 2,000 old stories and bring them into new life for modern readers. This volume contains 31 stories and over 50 photographs from his travels throughout China. The ancient philosophy of Taoism is a rich mine of teaching stories. The accessible and enlightening collection offers stories from the most celebrated Taoist masters, including Chuang Tzu, Lieh Tzu and quotations from Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, as well as some of his own original stories inspired by the traditional teachings of Taoism.
Seven Taoist Masters
Author :
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 24,93 MB
Release : 2004-10-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834825260
Book Description
History and legend are interwoven in this classic folk novel that both entertains and explores the philosophy and practices of Taoism Written by an unknown author, Seven Taoist Masters is the story of six men and one woman who overcome tremendous hardships on the journey to self-mastery. These characters and their teacher, Wang Ch'ung-yang, are all historical figures who lived in the Southern Sung (1127–1279) and Yuan (1271–1368) dynasties. Wang is regarded as the greatest patriarch of the Complete Reality school, a highly purified branch of Taoism having a strong affinity with Zen Buddhism. At once an entertaining novel and a Taoist training manual, Seven Taoist Masters brings to life the essentials of Taoist philosophy and practice, both through the instructions offered by Wang—on topics such as the cultivation of mind and body, meditation techniques, and overcoming the obstacles to enlightenment—and through the experiences of its unforgettable characters.
