The Parent S Tao Te Ching

Author : William Martin
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780786752072

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The Parent's Tao Te Ching by William Martin Pdf

Classic Taoist wisdom applied to the world of parenting, guiding mothers and fathers to meaningful conversations and relationships with their children. William C. Martin has freshly reinterpreted the Tao Te Ching to speak directly and clearly to the most difficult of modern tasks -- parenting. With its combination of free verse and judicious advice, The Parent's Tao Te Ching addresses the great themes that permeate the Tao and that support loving parent- child relationships: responding without judgment, emulating natural processes, and balancing between doing and being. "A masterpiece. William Martin captures the essence of what it means to raise a child. Urgently needed, this precious book lifts parenting to new heights."-- Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child and Wonderful Ways to Be a Family

Author : William Martin
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780738218441

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The Couple's Tao Te Ching by William Martin Pdf

Following the successful debut of the Parent's Tao Te Ching -- William Martin now reinterprets the Tao for couples. With The Parent's Tao Te Ching, William Martin beautifully re-interpreted Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching -- one of the world's oldest and most widely read books of wisdom -- expressly for parents. Now, he distills and freshly re-interprets the essence of each of the Tao's 81 chapters to speak directly and clearly to couples. William Martin's indelible, spirited, and sage advice, rendered in free verse, captures the ancient spirit of Lao Tzu's original text, yet speaks directly to modern lovers--and to the full sweep of their experiences and emotions. A deeply felt alternative to advice books that urge readers to manipulate their partners rather than to love them, The Couple's Tao Te Ching is for everyone who has embarked upon a loving relationship, which, as William Martin says, "can be the most rewarding and enlightening adventure possible."

Author : Laozi
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191607257

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Daodejing by Laozi Pdf

'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way; By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.' The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : William Martin
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781608683932

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The Activist's Tao Te Ching by William Martin Pdf

Change and anger are in the air. “We are the 99%,” “black lives matter,” and “love is love” have become part of the lexicon. Previously unquestioned institutions (police, military, the NSA) are under scrutiny. Heat waves, floods, and earthquakes seem to be increasing. Could there be a silver lining? William Martin turns to the Tao Te Ching and finds that while Taoism is known for its quiet, enigmatic wisdom, the Tao can also have the cleansing force of a rushing river. Martin elucidates these revolutionary messages condemning power seeking and greed. He emphasizes that humans have a “Te” that can help them heal the planet; shows how Taoism’s “simplicity” can be subversive and its flexibility a potent force; and reassures us that “When injustice is the rule, justice lies in wait.” Provocative and stirring, Martin’s Tao flows within and through those who ride the waves of anger and frustration, “and gently guides [them] to true freedom.”

Author : William Martin
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1569246114

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The Sage's Tao Te Ching by William Martin Pdf

Completing the trilogy that began with the Parent's Tao Te Ching (praised as "pure gold" by Hugh Prather) and continued with the Couple's Tao Te Ching ("a singular book," said George Fowler), William Martin now distills and freshly reinterprets the Tao for "sages," or those in the second half of life. As Martin writes, sages are the "primary keepers and transmitters of wisdom, culture, values, and spirituality." Martin's free-verse interpretation captures the ancient spirit of Lao Tzu's text, yet speaks directly to modern readers. The text is accompanied by a visual interpretation of the Tao in more than 50 original ink-brush drawings. Like the Parent's Tao and Couple's Tao before it, the Sage's Tao has the hallmarks of a classic. "You have ceased trying /To tie up all loose ends./You have discovered/That life does not need to be neat/You have more questions than answers,/And this is a great delight to you./You trust the mystery of life/Without having to possess it." - from the book

Author : Demi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781416912064

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The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching by Demi Pdf

Explores the teachings of Lao Tzu, the philosopher believed to be the inspiring force behind the seminal Taoist work, through a collection of eighty-one inspirational passages that speak to the balance of earth and heaven.

Author : William Martin,Nancy Martin
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781577318880

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The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching by William Martin,Nancy Martin Pdf

Those who care for the ailing, whether helping someone recover, grapple with a long-term disability, or face a terminal illness, often feel alone, overwhelmed, exhausted. William and Nancy Martin have worked as counselors, hospice trainers, and Zen guides -- and as caregivers themselves. With empathy and insight, they offer readers solace drawn from the eternal wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Like the original Chinese text, this book contains eighty-one chapters. Each chapter includes a poem for caregivers, evocative of the verses of the Tao Te Ching, followed by a reflection that presents practical guidance for navigating the emotional and physical hardships of caregiving. The resulting resource gently awakens readers to the grace, growth, and even joy possible at each step along their path.

Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611807240

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Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching by Ursula K. Le Guin Pdf

A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching—from a legendary literary icon Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, we are treated to Le Guin’s unique take on Taoist philosophy’s founding classic. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world. Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work, Le Guin’s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the Tao Te Ching as well as those discovering the text for the first time.

Author : Laozi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:670129765

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Tao Te Ching by Laozi Pdf

Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781506469867

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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu Pdf

Although translations and interpretations of the Tao te Ching abound and new editions are released yearly, few accomplish the hard work of linking and bridging the Tao's profound message to the needs of modern readers. There may be a profusion of versions, but our lives and our world reflect little of the deep, transformative potential of this important text. Marc S. Mullinax's new translation grows from extensive teaching experience and combines a deep understanding of the Tao's fourth-century BCE Chinese context with an exciting two-part application of that text to contemporary life. First, each of the eighty-one verses is joined by a richly curated array of quotes, sayings, poems, and stories from wisdom traditions around the globe. With quotes ranging from Emerson to Pink Floyd, and from the apostle Paul to Margaret Atwood, the Tao's meaning comes alive in conversation with others. Second, a brief reflection puts the verse in historical context and highlights the transformative power of Wu-Wei, the "non-interfering action, perfectly timed, to promote peace and prevent injury," to bring joy and justice to a hurting world.

Author : William Martin
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780786727827

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A Path and a Practice by William Martin Pdf

The Tao Te Ching—one of the most loved and widely translated books in human history—has appeared in countless English-language versions. But no modern translation has yet captured the essential thrust of Lao Tzu's work as a practical guide to living an awakened life. Now William Martin, whose acclaimed previous reinterpretations of the Tao (for parents, couples, and elders) have introduced or reacquainted this classic text to thousands of readers, strikingly translates the Tao's eighty-one chapters to uniquely address someone on a Tao—or path—with a practice. Martin frames his new translation with two illuminating, groundbreaking sections: "A Path," which introduces the Tao's nonlinear construction and explains how it works its themes; and "A Practice," which provides practical guidance for readers exploring each of the Tao's themes in depth. Martin's genius in this new translation uncovers how directly the Tao speaks to readers on or about to embark on a spiritual journey.

Author : Ruth Oskolkoff
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1512244392

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Voyage to the Sun by Ruth Oskolkoff Pdf

A Children's version of the classic Tao te Ching with text that is accessible to the young. The pages contain the ideas present in the original Tao but simplified for children. An additional storyline has been added about an elder's visit to a family with two children. Whimsical illustrations by Joan Hunter Iovino. Buy this for the children in your life. This book will teach them about kindness, our shared humanity, recognizing natural patterns, to look for the subtle and the nuanced, and to be bold and learn to think for themselves. It encourages them to put aside hate and take steps to be a positive influence in the world. Parents are finding their children just love this book. The small ones love the easy words and whimsical bright illustrations. A reviewer wrote "from the first page, my 8 year old daughter was pulled in to the story and the lessons about life, magic, friendship, and contentment." It makes a wonderful gift for all the growing ones in your life. For all elementary and middle school grades.

Author : Jerry O'Dalton
Publisher : Green Dragon Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780893346799

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The Tao Te Ching by Jerry O'Dalton Pdf

A practical guide to the mystical and a mystical guide to the practical, this book results from a painstaking comparison of thirty editions of the Tao Te Ching. The chapters of the ancient original work, synthesized from the author's comparisons, are each followed by detailed paraphrases. These explain the Tao more clearly, yet retain the shrouded truth of the original.

Author : Jonathan Herman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781118423981

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Taoism For Dummies by Jonathan Herman Pdf

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

Author : Kwok Man-Ho
Publisher : HarperElement
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1852307234

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Illustrated Tao Te Ching by Kwok Man-Ho Pdf

A vivid collection of ancient sayings and commentaries which speaks across the centuries and between cultures and people. Limited edition of 500. Quarter bound in leather, silk gold blocking, silk end papers anti ribbon marker. A beautiful collector's edition.