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Title:
The Tao of daily life : the mysteries of the Orient revealed : the joys of inner harmony found : the path to enlightenment illuminated / Derek Lin.
Author:
Lin, Derek, 1964-
Publication Information:
New York : Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin, c2007.
Call Number:
B127 .T3 L53 2007
Abstract:
From the Publisher: The perfect book for readers who are interested in Taoism and want a little daily inspiration. The Tao of Daily Life combines ancient Eastern wisdom with practical application-perfect for busy Western readers! Derek Lin, Taoist master and expert in Eastern philosophy, brings his deep knowledge of this time-honored Chinese spiritual thought system into the twenty-first century. "There is one simple reason for the Tao to have survived through the ages intact: it works," writes Lin. "The principles of the Tao are extremely effective when applied to life. The philosophy as a whole is nothing less than a practical, useful guide to living life in a way that is smooth, peaceful, and full of energy." Using the powerful medium of stories and short dharma talks, Lin illuminates the Taoist secrets and engages the reader in their inherent wisdom. As a result, the reader of The Tao of Daily Life will notice certain changes, including: being more composed and more at ease in various situations; being able to handle challenges and difficulties with less effort and achieving better results; experiencing greater power and clarity in all areas of life. The spiritual journey, as described by Derek Lin, becomes the most worthwhile exploration anyone can take.
ISBN:
9781585425839
Physical Description:
xii, 224 p. ; 18 cm.
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Contents:
Introduction -- Part 1: In The Morning -- 1: Fish in the ocean: what is this thing called Tao? -- 2: Living in the moment: being mindful in the present -- 3: Best meal: finding joy in the simple things -- 4: Monk and the spider: taking responsibility for your destiny -- 5: Giant Peng bird: taking flight on your great spiritual journey -- 6: Music of heaven: listening to the universal symphony of the Tao -- Part 2: At Work -- 7: Donkey: what can we do when bad things happen to us? -- 8: Misfortunes and blessings: gracefully dealing with the ups and downs of life -- 9: Wolves: what is the best way to handle negative people? -- 10: Soft overcomes the hard: directing energy into building internal strength -- 11: Third floor: achieving real and lasting results -- 12: Tao of forgiveness: how do we forgive those who have offended us? -- 13: Shields: seeing both sides of an issue -- 14: Tao of change: facing the changes in life and mastering them -- 15: Xin Zhai: how to understand what is really going on -- Part 3: With Friends -- 16: Feeding the clothes: looking deeper than the superficial -- 17: Conversation of waves: why do we keep comparing ourselves to others? -- 18: Gong: living life as the party it was meant to be -- 19: Lock: unlocking the treasure vault of love and friendship -- 20: Water pump: karmic laws of giving and receiving -- 21: Tall hat: role that flattery plays -- 22: Eight winds: how friends help one another deal with ego -- Part 4: With Family -- 23: You are right: maintaining a harmonious atmosphere -- 24: Resource: how to see others as valuable and lovable resources -- 25: Possession and enjoyment: how material things can get in the way of joy -- 26: Buddha in your home: have we been taking loved ones for granted? -- 27: Master's teacup: dealing with attachments to worldly objects -- Part 5: At Night -- 28: True self: what is the true essence of our being? -- 29: Seed: how can we say that everything comes from nothing? -- 30: Rock: what is the true value of the Tao? -- 31: Creation and destruction: how can these be two sides of the same coin? -- 32: Crying princess: way we look at death -- 33: Heaven and hell: truth about the hereafter -- 34: Breaking free: transcending the limitations of book knowledge.
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