Daily Inspirational Quotes to Help You Find True Peace"An important reminder of the simple truths which can bring us to a peaceful mind and heart."-Becca Anderson, author of Prayers For Calm #1 New Release in Eastern Philosophy, Taoism Everyone deserves a peaceful journey, regardless of age or gender, religious affiliation, or political preference. With more than 3.5 million copies sold, this beautifully curated collection of daily motivational quotes about life seeks to influence the way you...
Some thoughts deserve to be put into words - or pictures. Keep a record of your own personal journey in this journal inspired by Lao Tzu's timeless guide to the art of living, the Tao Te Ching. Key passages from Stephen Mitchell's wonderful translation, illustrated with ancient Chinese paintings, feature on the undated pages.
Apart from Confucius, Lao Tzu is the most eminent figure in Chinese antiquity. The book attributed to him, the Tao Te Ching, is the classic statement of the system of thought known as Taoism. Much of the doctrine of the Tao Te Ching was later clarified and modified by the greatest of the Taoist philosophers and writers, Chuang Tzu, whose chief work bears his name. The major ideas contained in these two early texts form the basis of this concise yet comprehensive history and analysis of Taoism, w...
In 648 CE, Tang imperial authorities collected every copy of the Writ of the Three Sovereigns (Sanhuang wen) from the four corners of the empire and burned them. The formidable talismans at its core were said not only to extend their owners' lifespan and protect against misfortune, but also propel them to stratospheric heights of power, elevating them to the rank of high minister or even emperor. Only two or three centuries earlier, this controversial text was unknown in most of China with the e...
Spirit of the Dancing Warrior
by Jerry Lynch and Chungliang Al Huang
Tao - the Way - Special Edition
by Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and Lieh Tzu
Carry Tiger to Mountain: The Tao Te Ching for Activists
by Stephen Legault
Of particular interest for its application to business strategizing, this edition of the well-known ancient Chinese classic I Ching (The Book of Changes) guides readers through the intricacies of group dynamics and relationships within organizations of all kinds. The root text is supported by a commentary from the eleventh-century scholar Cheng-Yi, founder of the movement known as Lixue, the "study of inner design." Cheng contended that by understanding the pattern of events—the inner design o...
An evocative and poetic new translation of this great ancient treasure with insightful and illuminating commentary. Ralph Alan Dale's translation and commentary on Lao Tzu's TAO TE CHING has captured the beauty and essence of this spiritual masterpiece. He translates TAO as the Great Integrity, that is, the return to holism, honesty and creativity; our harmony with each other, with the environment and indeed within ourselves. We are perhaps the first generation in the 2500 years since this inspi...
The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters (SUNY series in Chinese Philosophy and Culture)
by Stephen Eskildsen
A contemporary translation remaining faithful to the original collection of tales, poems and parables of Taoist philosophy. The collection covers a wide range of issues, from ambition to politics, and is accompanied by an introduction on the author and his place in Chinese thought and history.
