Ancient practices for modern lives—the perfect taste of Taoism Begin your journey of spiritual exploration and deepen your connection to the earth. Taoism for Beginners is your easy-to-understand guide to a rich, spiritual tradition that originated in ancient China and offers a new holistic perspective. Discover the core principles and traditions of Taoism with straightforward language and simple exercises you can do anywhere. Adopting aspects of Taoism into your everyday life can bring you into peace and harmony with yourself and the world around you—a practice that's more vital than ever in our busy modern-day lives. Taoism for Beginners helps you: Feel better and feel more—Build your own Taoist practice that can help you relax, de-stress, and feel more at ease in your life. Learn history and tradition—Meet Taoism's founder, Lao Tzu, and learn the basic history of Taoism practice for the past 2500 years. This book and beyond—Deepen your practice (if you wish) with included resources for further reading and study. Explore the depth and breadth of Taoism in a clear format that you can apply to everything you do.

"Taoism for Beginners" is an insightful guide that introduces readers to the ancient wisdom of Taoism. Exploring the core principles and practices of this Eastern philosophy, it provides practical guidance on how to apply Taoist teachings in everyday life. From understanding the concept of the Tao and embracing simplicity to cultivating balance, harmony, and mindfulness, this book offers a comprehensive overview of Taoist philosophy and its transformative potential. With exercises, meditations, and rituals, it empowers readers to deepen their connection with the Tao and embark on a path of personal growth, inner peace, and spiritual awakening. Whether you are new to Taoism or seeking to deepen your understanding, this book serves as a valuable resource to navigate the timeless wisdom of the Tao and integrate its teachings into your life.

Taoism is a Chinese philosophy or religion which is based on the ancient belief of the Tao. The Chinese word "Tao" has no exact translation in English, but the philosophy itself can be described as living in perfect harmony with nature. It can be described as living with nature in its pure form.But Taoism is not just a philosophy or religion. It is about a way of living your life. It is about flowing with life, living with all your heart, and accepting yourself. Over the years, many variations of this philosophy have cropped up, some religious and others philosophical. But there are no labels in Taoism. It believes that each of us is a mixture of many truths and each of us should act in a way that supports us as a person. So, what is Tao? What does it say about truth and kindness and morality? What are the basic concepts and terms used in Taoism? All these and many other questions will be answered in this guide on Taoism.

Perhaps the finest allegory of Tao is that it resembles water: “Instead of contending with things, it prefers to dwell where no one would like to stay.” In a way, this is how Taoism steadily trickled down and onto the various layers of European society –unobtrusive and seemingly effortless.

The definitive guide to understanding Taoism—no matter your background or faith Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the second most translated book in the world, and the practice of religious Taoism is on the rise in China, where adherents currently number in the hundreds of millions. Yet there remains a remarkable lack of reliable information about Taoism for curious westerners. Taoism For Dummies provides comprehensive coverage of Taoism's origins in China's Chou Dynasty, its underlying quietist principles, its emergence as a major religion, various interpretation of its core texts, including both Eastern and Western interpretations, key Taoist concepts, and much more. It also provides a fascinating glimpse of Taoism in contemporary China. The ideal guide for readers interested in this influential religion, as well as those taking an introductory course on Taoism or Chinese Religion A valuable source of insight for those with an interest in modern Chinese culture and beliefs

Taoism is an ancient philosophical concept originating from 500 B.C.E. in China. According to a widely accepted myth, it was created by a natural philosopher named Lao Tzu, who believed in keeping harmony in all areas of life. Due to its reverence for doing what comes naturally, Taoism became very popular in the region very soon after its emergence. In modern times, dictated by rigid societal norms, unrealistic expectations, and economic, cultural, and other pressures, Taoism can provide much-needed relief. Regardless of the reasons for your interest, this book offers a comprehensive explanation of Taoism as a religion, including its philosophical concepts and principles. You’ll also learn how this religion differs from Buddhism and Confucianism.

Cyber Worship in Multifaith Perspectives, as is implied by its name, explores worship (i.e., Prayer, Praise, Scripture, Sacrament, Rituals, Confessions, Eucharist, Rites, Pilgrimages, Reflection, Contemplation, etc.) on the Internet. It is not an "everything you need to know" guide about the subjects of faith and belief, religions-online, religions on the Net, or religions in cyberspace. Rather, it is a book about religious and spiritual experience under the rubric, cyber worship, which is the variety of ways religious devotion is performed and carried out on the Internet. The term 'Cyber Worship' is a catchall phrase, which includes variants such as online worship, virtual worship, electronic prayer, cyber puja, cyber synagogue, and so on. Dr. Mohamed Taher has thus assembled a quick reference for two groups: those communities that are involved in Cyber Worship and business Webs that collaborate in sustaining wired environments. As such, this book provides an interesting and current perspective on a practice that will continue to grow in the future.

With search engines like Yahoo!, Excite, and Infoseek available on the Net, users may wonder why they need an Internet Directory. But a search term may yield thousands of results. This well-thought-out book selects the best of Web sites, categorizes them by topic, and provides descriptions. The bonus CD-ROM contains links in electronic format so readers can just click on the title.

The premise of The Tao of Zen is that Zen is really Taoism in the disguise of Buddhism—an assumption being made by more and more Zen scholars. This is the first Zen book that links the long-noted philosophical similarities of Taoism and Zen. The author traces the evolution of Ch'an The The Tao of Zen is a fascinating book that will be read and discussed by anyone interested in both Taoism and Zen

A collection of essays by the Village Voice writer and poet focuses on politics, culture, and religion, offering a humorous meditation guide to New York City monuments as well as insights into the challenge of Bob Dole for the 1996 presidential nomination. Original.