The Simple Way: A Daoist Response to Life Contributor(s): Bradley, Scott P. (Author), Xudanzi (Author) |
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ISBN: 1644385910 ISBN-13: 9781644385913 Publisher: Booklocker.com OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Taoist - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness |
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.48 lbs) 166 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
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Publisher Description: This book presents a personal non-religious philosophy of life inspired by the 4th Century BCE Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu). In the face of our irremediable not-knowing Zhuangzi suggests we abandon all supposedly definitive declarations of Truth and instead follow along with the trustful elan of life itself. This can lead to the deeply mystical experience of releasing oneself in trust into the Mystery that enfolds all things. Identified with Mystery, "hiding the world in the world", one is freed from all fear of loss. When life and death are taken as forming a single string, we can affirm our death just as we affirm our life. When no event or circumstance can happen outside the Great Happening our happiness depends on nothing and we can "wander far and unfettered" through life.
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Contributor Bio(s): Bradley, Scott P.: - Scott Bradley has long been a student of religion and philosophy. He holds a BA in Biblical Literature and an MA in Cross-Cultural Studies. When not teaching English in Morocco or Saudi Arabia, he cruised around the world aboard his 32' sailboat. His writing reflects a non-religious philosophy of life. |