The Wisdom of the Tao: Ancient Stories That Delight, Inform, and Inspire Contributor(s): Ming-Dao, Deng (Author) |
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ISBN: 1571748377 ISBN-13: 9781571748379 Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) - Philosophy | Taoist |
Dewey: 299.514 |
LCCN: 2017958286 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.1" W x 7.1" (0.40 lbs) 208 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the universe. It is a tradition that has become widely popular in Europe and North America over the past fifty years--largely through its core text, the Tao Te Ching. The Wisdom of the Tao is filled with over 140 ancient stories express great truth by fusing anecdotes with philosophy. The stories are frequently humorous, ribald, irreverent, or sarcastic--but they always speak to great and universal truths. Here are stories that lead people to:
The wisdom here fills a universal need. We need stories. They help us make sense of who we are and how we got here. They keep us sane as we try to absorb our experiences, our aging, and our emotions. Stories help us visualize the future by taking the messages of yesterday and helping us get tomorrow right. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ming-Dao, Deng: - Deng Ming-Dao is an artist, philosopher, teacher, and martial artist. He is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. He is an award-winning graphic designer and fine artist whose work is shown in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum. Visit him at dengmingdao.com. |