Tales from the Tao

Name: Tales from the Tao
Brand: Watkins Publishing
SKU: 9781786780416-PRUSDTR-US
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The Wisdom of the Taoist Masters

Solala Towler (Author) • John Cleare (Author) ... more

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192 pages • 6.08 x 9.23 x 0.59 in

Approx. weight: 0.68 lb

Publication date: 18 Apr,2017

Barcode: 9781786780416 • Watkins Publishing

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By: Solala Towler, John Cleare

31 inspiring stories by Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, and other Taoist masters—now presented in one easy-to-read volume featuring over 100 photographs.

For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unravelling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy.

This unique collection brings together the most inspiring, illuminating and downright funny stories from the classical works of Taoist masters, alongside new writing inspired by traditional tales. Set against a backdrop of the mountains, waterfalls and gorges of China, these tales introduce important Taoist ideas about many of the most basic human experiences—including birth, death, loss, pleasure, and how to surrender to the most fundamental experience of the Tao itself.

Interwoven with classic Taoist quotations and illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, these engrossing narratives are as relevant today as they were in the great dynasties of ancient China.