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Everyday Tao: Living with Balance and Harmony

by Ming-Dao Deng · 1996

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The Taoist spirit comes to life, made vibrant and contemporary through the Chinese ideograms whose images and stories speak of living in harmony with the Tao. Everyday Taorevives an ancient approach to meditation and reflection by using these stories as sources of insight for spiritual growth.

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Tao is a person running along a path

A companion volume to the bestselling 365 Tao, Everyday Taooffers clear, specific directions on bringing the Taoist spirit into our work, our relationships, and other aspects of our everyday lives. Each ideogram provides the starting point for a Taoist lesson. The narrative that follows shows how we can achieve an intimate relationship with nature, others, and our natural selves.

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adult
Length
medium · 272 pages

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