The Ancient Wisdom of Tao: Including the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the Book of Chuang Tzu, the Book of Lieh Tzu, and Modern Taoism

Modern Taoism - Ancient Chinese wisdom adapted for modern lifeThis book was written to benefit those who know little about Taoism and want to learn more. And it was written to benefit those who want to learn how to use Modern Taoism to improve their lives today. Think of it as Taoism 101 for modern times, but more pleasant to read than a textbook.The Ancient Wisdom of Tao broadly covers the entire subject of Classical Taoism, including its history, the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu, and a variety of selected stories from the books of Chuang Tzu and Lieh Tzu - all written to be accurate of message but easy to understand. And it purposely omits the magic and ritual associated with the Religious Taoism of later centuries.The section on Modern Taoism was created by sorting out topics in the writings of the three ancient Taoist sages by subject and exploring each, by blending in a little of today's science where applicable, and by better defining a few key terms. By that means, the ancient wisdom of Tao transforms to also become a modern wisdom of Tao, as valuable for us in understanding our lives today as it was for the people living in the Yellow River Valley more than two thousand years ago.Reading The Ancient Wisdom of Tao will help you to understand yourself and your part and purpose in the world (the Tao) much more realistically, and because of that, you are likely to find yourself to be just a little happier and more effective at everything you decide to do thereafter! Read more