Being Taoist
Subtitle: wisdom for living a balanced life
By: edited and translated by Eva Wong
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 193
ISBN-13: 9781611802412
Subjects: RELIGION; Taoist); Taoism (see also PHILOSOPHY; Spiritual life; PHILOSOPHY; Taoist; Taoism
Other titles: Huainan zi. Selections. English.
Description: "A beautifully clear and accessible explanation of how to live a Taoist life--by reknowned Taoist master Eva Wong. Being Taoist is one of the most readable books on Taoist philosophy available. It shines a light on exactly what it takes to live a Taoist life. Taoist living rests on four pillars--the public, the domestic, the private, and the spirit lives. Not only do Taoists strive to live these four aspects fully and in a balanced way, they also believe there is an outlook and an art to each of them. Eva Wong uses the teachings of Taoist masters (one for each pillar) to explain the essential concepts. She then gives voice to these texts--simplifying them, removing barriers to understanding, and making them completely accessible and relevant to the modern reader. Wong is a clear and enthusiastic guide to this intriguing spiritual Way, and she challenges us to stop, reflect, and ask ourselves: Do we balance the public, domestic, private, and spirit aspects in our lives? Do we emphasize some at the expense of the others? Do we ever think about unifying worldly and spiritual wisdom in our lives?"--
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The Taoist in public life. The art of leadership: the view of vastness; title: The Taoist in domestic life. The art of healthy living: embracing simplicity; title: The Taoist in private life. The art of concealment: hidden sky; title: The Taoist in spirit life. The art of being free: free and easy wandering.