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Taoism
- A Friendly Beginners' Guide on Taoism and Taoist Beliefs
- Narrated by: Sean Householder
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
Taoism teaches the basic principles of living a long and healthy life. The Taoist principles help us understand the inseparable nature of the self and the nature of the cosmos, to participate in the natural flow of events. To gain knowledge about Taoism is the cultivation of a thought process of growth, self-exploration, and transformation and to link our inner self with the surrounding world. This is the way to engage ourselves in the realm of the Tao.
What are the implications of Taoism in our daily lives? Can we apply the principles of Yang and Yin in our personal lives? If we wish to enter the realm of Tao, we need to have the willingness to accept the natural flow of activities and events. If we are aware to the ever-changing facets of nature, we will have the strength to create harmony. If we aren't aware, we will be affected by self-conflicts due to the circumstances.
The first principle of Taoism is to develop an awareness of the natural things and understand these are interconnected as a part of the whole universe. The universal viewpoint states that everything is Tao. Good fortune is Tao; misfortune is also Tao. We must not pit one side against another but urge ourselves to determine a relationship between the opposites. There is a popular idiom: "there are two sides of a coin". Following this principle, you must appreciate both situations; it helps us embrace the situation. People become empathic as they understand the other side of the experience and imagine how they would react in a similar situation.
Secondly, you must recognize and embrace the natural flow of change. People struggle often, as they cannot accept failure. If we recognize the cause of the failure, we will try to overcome the weaknesses and be able to solve problems at the early stages. The natural wisdom enables us to act appropriately.
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- Malcolm Ganderton
- 28-02-19
A good place to start
If you have any interest in the Tao or indeed Mother Earth read this book, it is a great starting place for those interested in the way of the Tao.
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- Maestro
- 27-04-17
I enyoued it
It seems to be a very comprehensible audio book on topic of Taoism . got few new learnings, and insights.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-23
Fantastic beginners book
Well read and easy to understand. Really enjoyed it, thank you. I will look for more books written by the author
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- LMM
- 22-09-16
Lays a strong foundation for further study.
I purchased the audio version of this title and enjoyed it so much that I've ordered a hard copy too so that I can better absorb the book through multiple mediums.
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- J LAWAL
- 26-09-19
Great Introduction
loved it.. Great read. You will not regret it. The pace was not boring at all
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