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tao is the way
carlton smith • 3 cards
Taoism has been described as “the art of being in the world,” and the main thrust of its teaching was opposed to the Confucian ideas of social order. Instead, it stressed that the individual should seek to flow with the watercourse way, the Tao. Lao-tzu described this mystical concept, which like Zen defies objective analysis, in the following way:
Andrew Juniper • Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
The process of the Four Noble Truths. The practice of mindful awareness. The power of self-reliance.
Stephen Batchelor • Confession of a Buddhist Atheist
In 2013, I publish the book Tai Chi: The Perfect Exercise to give voice to Master Yan’s view of the art and its history, applications, and Daoist dimensions.
Yun Rou • The Monk of Park Avenue: A Modern Daoist Odyssey
Do not be confused by all of these versions. You should understand that it does not matter which version you practice; the basic theory and principles remain the same. The most important thing of all is to understand the poems and songs that have been passed down through generations. These poems and songs are the root of the training, so please
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