Tales from the Tao
The Wisdom of the Taoist Masters
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Taoism, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781780283524 | |
| Publisher: | Watkins Media | Publication: | January 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Watkins Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781780283524 |
| Publisher: | Watkins Media |
| Publication: | January 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Watkins Publishing |
| Language: | English |
An inspiring collection of the best stories from the Taoist masters, Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu—all presented in a beautiful volume with over 100 black-and-white photographs. For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unraveling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy. Brief poems and intriguing quotations round out the anthology.
An inspiring collection of the best stories from the Taoist masters, Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu—all presented in a beautiful volume with over 100 black-and-white photographs. For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unraveling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy. Brief poems and intriguing quotations round out the anthology.
