Thank you! The Tao Te Ching is the most important book in the Taoist canon, I would definitely start there. (Nei-yeh, Chapter IX, Harold D. Roth translator). The best introduction to Taoism is always going to be practice rather than study though. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/676912, http://www.lulu.com/shop/bill-hulet/digging-your-own-well-daoism-as-a-practical-philosophy/paperback/product-22928352.html. Spend time outside and observe nature. My first thought reading the title was, "Not Tao of Pooh, not Tao of Pooh, not Tao of Pooh...". Try finding a good taiji or qigong teacher. After the Guanzi political and philosophical compendium included the Neiye around the 2nd century BCE, it was seldom mentioned by Chinese scholars until the 20th century, when it was reevaluated as a "proto-Daoist" text that clearly influenced the Daode jing, Zhuangzi, and other classics. ", You're more of a Tao of Physics type of person, huh? Elizabeth Reninger is a Taoist practitioner of qigong, acupuncture, and tuina massage. The selections are representative of the main Neidan lineages and branches. $0.00 Free with Audible trial #12. I second this, it’s a good book. When you try to define Taoism, you immediately run into trouble. Everything I could read, anyone who would talk to me. People naively assume that each of the key texts of Daoism was written by a single individual: Laozi, Zhuangzi, and, Liezi. In effect, there was a long process of “natural selection” that resulted in the texts we have today. Audible Audiobook. Tao Te Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of the Tao. Lists. It also talks about the difference between "evocative" versus "descriptive" writing, and why you should approach each differently. San Francisco, California, ... States About Blog I'm Benebell Wen, the author of Holistic Tarot and The Tao of Craft, both published by North Atlantic Books. Paperback. Alan Watts also played a big part in my interests in Taoism. Paperback. The Tao Te Ching (also known as the Laozi, terminus ante quem third century BCE) has traditionally been seen as the central and founding Taoist text, though historically, it is only one of the many different influences on Taoist thought, and at times, a marginal one at that. So looking at the Nei-Yeh allows people to understand the context that the Laozi emerged from. Most Read This Week. Complete or partial translations of sixteen major Neidan works. 4 books — 1 voter Book titles: "The Tao of [insert topic here]" formula. I will put those on my list and make a note to read up on /u/jamesteaking. Also listen to his many, excellent videos explaining Daoism on youtube. The watercourse way was my first Taoist read. Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu. The former, which is the oldest, is called Tao chia (also spelled Dao jia), and the latter Tao chiao (Dao jiao).When westerners talk about Taoism as a religion, they refer to Tao chiao - often unknowingly. This book might be called “The Tao of Tao.” In 142 brief meditative essays, the author uses simple language and natural imagery to express the essence of the wisdom that holds the key to success in every human endeavor. Personally I thought his talks gave an interesting angle away from classic interpretation. £13.99 #13. Gives you another "in". Other formats: Hardcover , Kindle , Paperback Same as if someone says, "Hey, that tower in The Little Mermaid looks kind of like a dick" you'll never be able to look at it again without seeing a dick. Tao Te Ching Laozi. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, http://www.taoism.net/living/2007/200701.htm. Plus, it talks about the different "frames" that people bring to studying Daoism. Lo Ban Pai / Spiral Energetics. Taoism is a religion and philosophical tradition that originated in China around 550 B.C. Here's just one bit from my part about the essential books to read: Original Tao: Inward Training (Nei-Yeh) and the Foundations of Taoist Mysticism, translated by Harold D. Roth, first edition 1999, Columbia University Press, ISBN 978-0-231-11564-3. Read. Books Advanced Search New Releases Best Sellers & More Children's Books Textbooks Textbook Rentals Best Books of the Month 1-16 of over 7,000 results for "Taoism" Skip to main search results ... Taoism for Beginners: Understanding and Applying Taoist History, Concepts, and Practices. $0.00 Free with Audible trial #7. Tales from the Tao by Solala Towler and Wisdom of the Tao by Deng Ming-Dao are books full of fun short stories. Well, at risk of self-promotion, I'd suggest a book I wrote for beginners. The Tao Te Ching (illustrated) Lao Tzu. Cookies help us deliver our Services. [ ^PM | Exclude ^me | Exclude from ^subreddit | FAQ / ^Information | ^Source ] Downvote to remove | v0.28. Press J to jump to the feed. My first thought reading the title was, "Not Tao of Pooh, not Tao of Pooh, not Tao of Pooh...". Live. Taoist ceremonies for the dead often include an altar upon which are placed a sacred lamp, two candles, tea, rice, and water. (It does exist, although it can be hard to find.). He also says that you can influence the hologram by using tao, you use it by "accepting all" and "doing nothing", he calls the ability "dark depth" or "dark depth female".