Simple Taoism
A Guide to Living in Balance
Published on 8. December 2015
192 pages
978-1-4629-1824-9 (ISBN)
Description
Simple Taoism is designed to help the reader understand what Taoism is about and to help apply its best aspects to everyday living. Divided into three parts, the book outlines:
- A clear explanation of Taoism and how to apply its best aspects to your daily life.
- Simple instructions for exercises to lead a fuller life—meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan.
- An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and Te (power virtue, life).
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Content
- Frontcover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- PART I: TAOISM IN TIME
- 1: Origins and Background
- 2: Lao-tzu: Illuminating the Classic Way
- 3: Chuang-tzu:Tales of Tao
- 4: Lieh-tzu and Yang-chu:Traveling the Path
- 5: Neo-Taoists: Feelings and Thoughts Evolve
- 6: Later Developments Toward Health and Long Life
- PART II: TAOIST THEMES
- 7:The Tao: Mystery Comes First
- 8:Yin and Yang:To Be Is to Be Related
- 9: Nature's Essence Revealed
- 10:Wu-wei:To Yield Is to Conquer
- 11: Simplifying the Journey:The Way to Te
- PART I I I : LIVING TAOISM
- 12: Meditation: Deep Calm,Vital Energy
- 13: Chi Kung: Enhancing Well-being
- 14: Healing: Finding Harmony
- 15: Martial Arts: Sources of Strategy
- 16: Creative Arts: Expressing Tao
- 17: Being Whole: Returning to the Way to Find Balance
- Conclusions
- Time Lines
- Bibliography
