Tales from the Tao: The Wisdom of the Taoist Masters
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Ancient wisdom reimagined through engaging parables.
"Tales from the Tao" offers you a window into the profound with stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening. If Eastern philosophy piques your interest, but dense texts push you away, this blend of timeless wisdom and storytelling could be your path to deeper understanding. The book artfully uses humor and simplicity to make the complex Taoist concepts accessible and relatable to modern life.
Tales from the Tao: The Wisdom of the Taoist Masters
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ISBN: 9781786780416
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
Date of Publication: 2017-04-18
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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Description
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 humour, 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.
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