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1891. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Sacred Books of China; The Texts of Taoism Part I contains: The Tao Teh King and The Writings of Kwang-Tze Books I-XVII. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. ... Read more

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Using a combination of newly mined Sung sources and modernethnography, Robert Hymes addresses questions that have perplexed China scholarsin recent years. Were Chinese gods celestial officials, governing the fate andfortunes of their worshippers as China's own bureaucracy governed their worldlylives? Or were they personal beings, patrons or parents or guardians, offeringprotection in exchange for reverence and sacrifice? To answer these questions Hymes examines the professional exorcist sects andrising Immortals' cults of the Sung dynasty alongside ritual practices incontemporary Taiwan and Hong Kong, as well as miracle tales, liturgies, spiritlaw codes, devotional poetry, and sacred geographies of the eleventh throughthirteenth centuries. Drawing upon historical and anthropological evidence, heargues that two contrasting and contending models informed how the Chinese sawand see their gods. These models were used separately or in creative combinationto articulate widely varying religious standpoints and competing ideas of bothsecular and divine power. Whether gods were bureaucrats or personal protectorsdepended, and still depends, says Hymes, on who worships them, in what setting,and for what purposes. ... Read more

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This is Volume Two of the four-volume Taoist Classicsseries, containing a compendium of the following four previouslypublished books, now under one cover:

1. Understanding Reality: A Taoist Alchemical Classic
2. The Inner Teachings of Taoism
3. The Book of Balance and Harmony
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An answer to Tom Corbett's review
After reading the 3 star review that is on here, I feel a need to get to the heart of the matter. First off, this book is very confusing and a lot of the information is purposefully vague. I bought this book about ten years ago when I was just starting out in my Taoist studies and none of the first part made any sense to me. I think that was for the better and I will explain why. The hardest thing about Taoist alchemy is that, as Thomas Cleary states in every introduction, there is a tendency of the practitioner to try and rush the process, inevitably leading to harm. Also, it is easy to pick up a few half-assed techniques and pass them on to other people, which will only increase ignorance all-around. My own experience was that I bought this book, was confused by the alchemical lore and focused on the Buddhist concepts. The third book in the series essentially breaks through the metaphorical lore and the author Chang Po-taun actually becomes fairly explicit in telling the reader what the second book was about. However, the second book teaches patience, and describes the process in great detail, though it is easy to overlook. Essentially, as the book says, nothing is apart from body and mind. There is nothing to worship or bow to. The essential point is to remember that the process is patterned on the natural course. Think of the sun and moon, and you understand wax and wane. Think of terrestrial time, and think of time and how the body perceives. They differ is some respects but not all. Focus on the breathing, and it will alert you to your state of mind. The puzzles in the book make no sense alone, except probably to very few, but read the second and third books together, and understand how energy makes things grow in the world, and how energy can also diminish things. With time, the book and your mind will complement each other. One other thing: The book talks about seeking a good teacher. This is the most difficult part. Good luck.

most excellent, most worthy.
Understanding Reality, the Inner Teachings of Taoism is an interesting book. as with any other religious philosophy, it has some good things to say about inner development. i found some of the books in this compendium to contain remarkable insight. once again, the things discussed in this book are sometimes most helpful, sometimes not. but each person to his own understanding.

i love the basic idea of alchemy that the human spiritual process is paralleled metaphorically by the refining of Gold. it requires mining, washing, firing, and collecting in a crucible. to me the whole thing has to be about the refining of character... thoughts and emotions and actions in order to become a spiritual immortal. there are close parallels with some schools of buddhism and hinduism. seeking of outer guides/spiritual masters both in this realm and in the celestial realms to teach and guide oneself, but ultimately its down to oneself.

i have had some interesting encounters thanks to the pointers in this book. the most dangerous and informative in some ways was 'death' himself. he who brings relief. suffering... he who eats the truth and fear... he who opens doors.this experience though i must say nearly killed me, but what i learnt from it was great. talking to 'true life' brought me back from the edge and the experience has taught me about 'life'. it must be said here that Jesus is True Life.

life (strength and freshness) can be know by his attributes (movement, attraction and function) .i had said that "true life is the true water of life", however though happy to agree with the term "living waters" i am happier to see life as more akin to flame, in that it needs to consume in order to spread and grow, and deprived of fuel/food etc it dies out. fire in the purest sense is love, from fire comes light and light is truth (purity), from truth comes colour and colour is being/life and beings, in all its multiversity. as well as being, life is also understood to be consciousness or mind, all of these things look back to truth (understanding) and truth looks back to love (kindness). And then finally love looks up to true love in order to sublimate the dualism... "loving kindness".

fuel ->fire ->light -> colour
goodness ->love ->truth/life -> being
service->kindness ->understanding -> this

therefore the most important modifier of being is truth, which is directly linked to and generates being, but truth will not be possible without love. n.b. consciousness (being) should not be confused with perception (truth). nor should it be confused with self (I). it is possible to understand why pythagoras saw fire as the supreme element.

above i look at the mechanics of fire/love as the ultimate first principle in all spiritual transformation. however believe as a christian mystic that it is of great value to love the love, to love the truth and to love being, not only as practical realities in daily life but also in the person of "the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, who is fire" (Blaise Pascal), in a personal way as a person. respect for the qualities representing God is of great value, but i believe of greater value to know 'him', in person.

deaths functions are weariness (extreme exhaustion) and lack of energy. a shadowy heaviness of spirit. life attracts, whilst death repels, any object so long as it retains a function retains life to some degree. for example a knife gains life through sharpening, but as it becomes blunt it looses its function... but can be resharpened.

true life, 'he who gives to those that come to him' can restore and preserve movement, function and attraction in our mortal bodies.

the gold is ourselves, we are purified, by the the fire of love, within our hearts and the spirit of truth. the spiritual journey has not begun until the heart becomes activated and blessed. the purpose of the mind is to guide, guard and protect the heart into its growth toward perfection. the mind is the beginning of the firing process, it regulates the fire in the furnace. positive and wholesome thoughts and blessings upon oneself and others, encounters with God and spiritual guides, activating ones organs and nerves brain etc (the body mind continuum) through focused concentration on them. all these things originate in the mind... but it is the heart/furnace that is affected. when you begin to feel regular changes and blessing in your heart (the furnace) then you will know that you are on the right track. buds begin to appear.

change, he who 'speaks fairly, without uttering a word', is the one who will bless you if your actions are pure, both of mind and heart. suffering is in what people do, suffering is in what you do. if you act fairly and loveingly, you will manage the change in your life for better and toward perfection. it must however be mentioned that "suffering is the ancient law of love" (Susa).

the elexir of the taoists is the potential within oneself, or the image of god/buddha nature. apparently everyone has this potential. the spiritual embryos formed by uniting the opposites and qualities within oneself, coming to a form of oneness in every aspect, and yet a twoness. the will and desire along with a focused mind that knows its potential can do all this. watch out for white tigers... a white tiger, then your on track.

notingness produces snow, as one immortal (yang po tuan) said, this comes about from exposure to nothingness, a seed is born. through vows one is able to annihilate ones self and attain emptiness. the emptiness becomes nothingness (this is a dangerous and uncomfortable state to be in) then a snow-flake is born, or i hope, many! patience.

i can only speculate about ultimate potential, having not attained it myself... it may be that one is what one desires to be and yet not yet what one desires to be. but not in the final conclusion (i speculate) "i have not arrived and yet i have" may not be sufficient... there is still work for me to do.

may whoever reads these words understand, and gain the inspiration to seek the ultimate potential hidden within themselves, having notrealised it yet myself.

i bow before God, the father, the son and the holy spirit.

with lots and lots of love, from, snow-flake. xxx
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Existing in China alongside Confucianism and Buddhism throughout the centuries, Taoism has had a major impact on Chinese intellectual and spiritual life. This concise guide offers an engaging introduction to the precepts, history and practices of Taoism, in a well-designed and attractively illustrated volume that includes dozens of color photographs.The book illuminates Taoism--its main beliefs and rituals, the key sacred texts, the status of the religion today. We learn that the term Tao(""Way"") signifies the natural pattern underlying all cosmic change and transformation, the way in which qi (life force) is endlessly created and dissolved to form the myriad phenomena of the universe. Focusing on one's development as an individual and on establishing harmony with nature, Taoism teaches that to achieve order and harmony in one's own life and in the cosmos, one must learn to perceive the Tao in nature and to act--or refrain from acting--in accordance with it. The idea of strengthening oneself through attunement with natural forces is also applied to the preservation of the body through the quest for longevity. Oldstone-Moore also illuminates the history of Taoism, ranging from its founding by Laozi, who is believed to have written the Tao Te Jing, the main text of Taoist thought, to the religion's decline in the early twentieth century, due to the impact of anti-religious movements, the most radical of which was Chinese Communism, to its recent resurgence. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, this volume would make a wonderful gift for someone interested in Eastern religion or Chinese culture. ... Read more

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Great source of information
If you are interested in Taoism but not up for reading a giant book that will be way over your head, this is a great book to start out with.It is small, informative, and will be a good start in your studying of Taoism.

Tao to enlightenment, peace and harmony
Taoism is an indigenousphilosophy and religion ofChina over two thousand years.The Chinese word tao carries the meaning of a pathway, a way of life, a discipline, a method to follow closely and reason.In Taoism, it means a doctrine, teaching, rule of conduct and valuable speech.In recent decades, Taoism has gaining attention in the West.
Taoism, written by Jennifer Oldstone-Moore is a good introduction to the basic elements.It traces the origins and historical development, beliefs, practices, holy texts and sacred places of Taoism.She introduced Lao Tzu and his text, Tao Te Ching (The Classic of the Way and its Power, Chuang Tzu, Hua-na-tzu and Lieh Tzu in the philosophical side.Then, she brought out the religion side of the sects of Celestial Master, Chuan-chen, and Cheng-i.The pantheon of Taoism is full of gods and immortals from deified Lao Tzu, Tai-shang Lao-chuan (Lord Lao Most High to Huang Ti, Hsi Wang Muu, Kuan-ti and the Eight Immortals.She included a few important sacred texts such as Tao Te Ching, Chuang-Tzu, Huai-nan-Tzu, Lieh-tzu, Pao-pu-tzu , Tai-ping Ching and Tao Tsang.She pointed out the ethical principles of flexibility, humility, embracing the feminine side and taking no action contrary to nature (wu-wei).She named the "Five Sacred Peaks" and other Mounts with their associations with different sects of religious Taoism such as Mount Mao ( Shasng-Ching Sect), Mount Lung-hu (Celestial Master) and Mount Wu-tang.
She devoted a chapter on the concept of time.The Chinese calendar is both lunar and solar with nodes or breaths and the years are organized into cycles of sixty with the combination of `Ten Heavenly Stems' and `Twelve Earthy Branches.It also corresponds with the Chinese Zodiac of 12 animals.She gave a brief description on the Chinese festivals in the year.
Of interest is the chapter on Death and the Afterlife.It explains hun, P'o and Chi and the Ten Tribunals of Hell which is structured as the Chinese imperial bureaucracy.Taoism also believes in immortality with the individual techniques of meditation, exercise and herbs.It is known as internal alchemy.External alchemy is the laboratory transformation of chemicals into pills to halt the decay and deterioration of the physical aging body.
The last chapter is about society and religion.It gives a big picture on how Taoism influences the Chinese culture in philosophy, architecture, medicine, arts, painting, calligraphy, and poetry.She particularly points out that Taoism values the feminine in the male-oriented culture.
Jennifer did a good job in presenting an overall orientation on Taoism.It is a well organized and highly readable book.A unique feature is that each chapter ends with a passage from a sacred text followed by commentary.This will lead readers to explore further on interest subject.However, there were a few minor points needed to get the record straight.On page 99, second paragraph reads "Taoism's relationship with the present government of the People's Republic of China is uncertain: only the monastic Taoism of the Complete Perfection school is officially recognized.Other Taoist practices are categorized as"supersitions" and are actively discouraged."She did not specify the time frame. A brief descriptive activities on religious Taoism in Mainland Chinacan be found in the book in Chinese published in 2001 titled A Brief History of Chinese Taoism. All sects participate actively in different conferences, one in August 1998 in Beijing.On Page 101, first paragraph said "Two notable Taoist martial arts schools are the Shao-in and Wu-tang".It has to point put that Shao-lin is Buddhist and not Taoist.
In today's global village, many westerners seek spiritual freedom by exploring Eastern tradition.Jennifer's bookwill be of great help and service if she would add a chapter on the development of Taoism in the West especially in America.Readers may follow her "Tao" in the pursuit of enlightenment, peace and harmony.

a fine academic introduction
This book very ably introduces Taoism to people who have an academic interest in the subject (as I do).

The text is brief and succinct, including the best brief history of religious Taoism that I've yet read. If that's what you're after, this is likely one of the better books you'll find. (BTW, like most scholars the author doesn't really distinguish between religious and philosophical Taoism much.)

The illustrations are fine, although you really should go to a busy Taoist temple if you get a chance because no amount of illustrations can compare to that experience. If you're primarily interested in Taoist art or liturgy, this is not a book I'd recommend.

The scriptural excerpts are well chosen, well explained, and very brief.

In short, if you are planning to go beyond the Taoism information in common introductions to world religions, or planning to study Taoism in some depth, this is a fine book. I personally was very pleased with it. On the other hand, if you've read two or three scholarly books on Taoism, there's probably here for you, unless you're looking for an overview to tie together what you've read. Of course, if you're hoping to practice Taoism or apply Taoist philosophy to your life, this is not really what you're looking for.

Short, to the point - a good academic overview of Taoism
This book, just over 100 pages of actual content, is first and foremost an academic look at religious Taoism. /Taoism/ provides a broad (but not very deep) overview of the history, beliefs, sacred places, peoples, and texts, and so forth. A lot of territory is covered, just not in great detail. Excerpts sprinkled throughout the book provide nice exposure to some classic Taoist texts. The whole thing is pretty lightweight and a breeze to read - I finished the book in an hour or so of reading.

As I said, this is primarily an academic look at Taoism, and it is mostly interested in the religious beliefs therein. The author is careful not to judge the religion or get into messy contrasts with Western religions, which I think is a fairly safe approach. However, this is definitely not a book to read if you are interested in details on the principles of Taoism as they might be applied in your daily life. /Taoism/ is a good place to start when researching the religious side of the followers of the Tao, but that's about it. ... Read more

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Discover a more natural way of being in the world, inspired by the ways of nature. This beautiful interpretation of the Tao te Ching presents timeless wisdom about nature and the human journey. Capturing its original poetic style, this compilation draws from the many ancient sages who studied it. Celebrating what is timeless and valuable about existence, the second section of this book includes a collection of ancient Taoist poetry."When you lose your place in the world, you need only return to stillness. Through stillness, you return to the Way."Find out why "those who go against the Way end up being called unlucky." Only when you turn back, can you discover peace in existence. "The Way is the refuge for the myriad creatures. Experience shapes them; circumstances bring them maturity."Just as the seed sheds its protective covering before becoming a great oak, experience peels away the layers that keep you from actualizing your destiny. ... Read more

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Excellent New Translation & Introductory Notes
Like most followers of the Tao Te Ching, I have read many translations, and in one way or another enjoyed them all.So it is amazing to me that there could be this new version by Kari Hohne, which seems at every point to match or exceed the others.The author has the benefit certainly of a 140 years of published English editions preceding her own, and she has not wasted that gift.She takes the work back to the original, lets go of her own agenda, and writes English with a vocabulary rooted in the heart - that is the way of the Tao and the best translations also.She is right up there with Ursula K. Le Guin, Arthur Waley, Stephen Mitchell, and Ellen M. Chen. There is also a fine, two-part introduction, as well as a separate section with examples of Taoist poetry, which helps to locate the Tao Te Ching in the realm of spiritual art, as much as religious philosophy.

Enjoyed this book
As a follower of Tao I have read many versions of the Tao te Ching. When I read the Table of Contents for this book I was hooked. I'd never seen this book presented this way and it really made the work accessible. Enjoyed the collection of Taoist meditation type poetry in the last part of the book. Would recommend it and will be giving it as gifts... ... Read more

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The meaning in these Lectures of the
name Confucianism.
I. THE first thing to be done in these Lectures
is to give an account of Confucianism, and
I must define at the outset in what sense I wish
that term to be understood. No name current
among men is more fully historical than that of
Confucius. Ve knov the years, and the months,
and the days of the months, in which he vas born
and died. Ve see him moving on the stage of
his country for between seventy and eighty
years in the sixth and fifth centuries before our
Christian era. But the religion of China does
not date only from his time. It has been said,
indeed, but incautiously, that" without Confucius,
China had been without a native religion."1
The sage, no doubt, helped to preserve the
ancient religion of his country, and it may be
said that it took some tinge through him from
his own character and views; but more than
l " Studies in the Philosophy of Religion and History."
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CONTENTS; LECTURE I; CONFUCIANISM; I'Ileaning in these lectures of the name ConfttcianismError; of not regarding Confucius as a rcligiou~; teacher-The earliest thoughts on religion of the; Chinese to be sought in their primitive written; characters-Primitive for heaven or the sky-For; the name God-For spirits and spiritual thingsFor; the idea of manifestation or revelation-For the; spirits or manes of departed men-Three primitives; relating to divination-Results derived from the; primitive characters and further method of treat in!:; the subject-The old religion of China was not; merely animistic, with a fetishist tendency-Views; of Professor Tiele-Wh ... Read more

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The conclusions of a great scholar.
Several weeks ago I stood on the site of the palace of Hong Xiuquan, the moderately mad school-teacher who attempted to fuse Christian, Confucian, and Chinese folk ideals to overthrow the Qing Dynasty a hundred fifty years ago.To the right of the replica of Hong's old reading desk were written, in beautiful script, these words: "The tiger runs a thousand li and returns to the land of the swallow," and on the left, "The dragon flies to the ninth heaven and revives the dynasty of Yao and Xun."(Ideal ancient eemperors like Kings David or Arthur.) Clearly Hong saw the Biblical God not as doing away with Chinese ideals, but as bringing them to fruition.

The desire to reconcile the "need for roots" (as Simone Weil put it) with truth that is universal, is one of the key problems of modern life.James Legge, one of the greatest China scholars, believed Jesus could be the bridge between East and West.

This book is interesting for several reasons.The cousin of Hong Xiuquan, Hong Rengan, was a friend of James Legge.When Hong was named (nominal) head of the rebel government, he laid plans for sweeping reform of Chinese society to make it both a modern, prosperous state -- and the land of the sparrow, a China, like that of Yao and Xun, under the rule of Heaven.

Aside from the small role Legge played in Chinese history, he knew ancient Chinese thought remarkably well.His translations of ancient Confucian and Taoist texts are a century and a half old now, but several are still standard works.While some scholars dislike his faith, or complain of his less than eloquent style, even one fan of the Book of Changes admits his translations are "never wrong."He was a precise scholar with a remarkable grasp of Chinese thought.Legge was also honest as a winter rain in Scotland.His clear, meat-and-potatoes (or dumpling and soy sauce) approach remains a pretty good introduction to Chinese religions.(Apart from folk religion.)

In this book, Legge describes the two "native" faiths of China, and gives his thoughts on the relationship between Christianity and Chinese culture.Like Matteo Ricci, he is less familiar with, and sympathetic towards, the Buddhist tradition.He doesn't care for folk Taoism either, though he appeciates the Dad Dejing some.Recently, a Chinese philosopher has called Lao Zi a "prophet of God" who foretold the coming of Christ.Legge is too cautious for that.But he does say, "The more that a man possesses the Christian spirit, the more anxious will he be to do justice to every other system of religion," and he tries to be fair.

Like Ricci, Hong, and even the great Kang Xi emperor, Legge believes the ancient Chinese worshipped the same God as He whom Christians pray to.For Legge, too, acceptance of the Gospel would not mean rejecting ancient Chinese culture, but affirming its highest ideals -- including worship of the God that Yao and Shun believed in.

Legge was born before the concept of being "politically correct" occured to most Europeans, and it shows.He does not much care for Buddhism.(It was rather corrupt in his day.) He argues, in his straightforward but undiplomatic way, that Christianity is "superior" to even the best teachings of traditional Chinese culture.I prefer to describe the relationship in terms of completion, rather than comparison.(True Son of Heaven: How Jesus Fulfills the Chinese Culture.)But even some secular Chinese historians admit that missionaries of Legge's era did(in imitation of Jesus) an enormous amount of good in China, in education, medicine, raising the status of women.How could they have brought reform if they didn't have what they thought a worthy form on whom to model progress?

Anyway, Legge found great delight in Chinese culture.He certainly earned a right to his opinions.For anyone interested in China, Christianity, or comparative religion, this old book is worth tracking down.

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1912. The American Lectures on the History of Religions. The writer's objective is to exhibit his view of the primitive and fundamental element of Chinese religion and ethics. That view is based on independent research into the ancient literature of China and into the actual state of her religion. Confident that his view is correct it gives the book as a key to the study of Taoism and Confucianism. Contents: The Tao or Order of the Universe; The Tao of Man; Perfection, Holiness, or Divinity; Asceticism. Prolongation of Life. Immortality; Worship of the Universe; Social and Political Universism (1); Social and Political Universism (2); and Fung-Shui. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Title: The Dragon, Image, and Demon, Or, the Three Religions of China: Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism : Giving an Account of the Mythology, Idolatry, and Demonolatry of the Chinese; Original Publisher: London : Partridge; Publication date: 1886; Subjects: Confucianism; Buddhism; Taoism; China; Confucius and Confucianism; Religion / Buddhism / General; Religion / Taoism; ... Read more

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THIS 182 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval China, by Chuang-Tze . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610009X. ... Read more

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As free, interpretive readings, this book is very much Thomas Merton's own, the result of five years of reading, study and meditation. Chuang Tzu, the most spiritual of the classic Chinese philosophers, is the chief historical spokesman for Taoism. Through his writings and those of other Taoist sages, Indian Buddhism was transformed in China into what is now known by its Japanese name - Zen. The Chinese sage abounds in wit, paradox, satire and insight into the true ground of being. The book is illustrated by the line drawings from "The Tao Book of Painting". ... Read more

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The perfect companion to the _Tao Te Ching_.,
This little book is the perfect companion to Lao-Tzu's _Tao Te Ching_. Thomas Merton assembled it with admirable spiritual insight and sensitivity. Here is the path of the ancient sages. It is not a "how to" manual, for, "He who knows does not speak, and he who speaks does not know." And yet, this book somehow indirectly gives you a sense of what it is to be centered in the Tao. You get a fleeting sense of what it is like to live a life of such centerness and simplicity that it is difficult to tell where your own consciousness ends and the currents of the cosmos begin. This is the state of Wu Wei, effortless action in complete resonance with the Tao.

I suppose that what I found so refreshing during this rereading was the confirmation that men of wealth, station, and learning are not to be admired. They are the least enlightened of men. Indeed, the true man of Tao will live humble in simplicity and obscurity- and yet such beings are the true wellsprings of cosmic harmony between heaven and earth.... ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more