The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient Revealed The Joys of Inner Harmony Found The Path to Enlightenment IlluminatedPenguin, 6 sep 2007 - 240 pagina's 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. |
Inhoudsopgave
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What Is This Thing Called Tao? | 7 |
Finding Joy in the Simple Things | 21 |
Taking Responsibility for Your Destiny | 31 |
Taking Flight on Your Great Spiritual Journey | 35 |
Listening to the Universal Symphony | 41 |
What Can We Do When Bad Things Happen to Us? | 49 |
Gracefully Dealing with the | 56 |
The Role That Flattery Plays | 133 |
How Friends Help One Another Deal with Ego | 138 |
PART FOUR With Family | 145 |
Maintaining a Harmonious Atmosphere | 149 |
How to See Others as Valuable and Lovable Resources | 154 |
How Material Things Can Get in the Way of Joy | 160 |
Have We Been Taking Loved Ones for Granted? | 165 |
Dealing with Attachments to Worldly Objects | 168 |
Directing Energy into Building | 65 |
Achieving Real and Lasting Results | 72 |
How Do We Forgive Those Who Have | 78 |
Seeing Both Sides of an Issue | 85 |
How to Understand What Is Really Going On | 94 |
Looking Deeper Than the Superficial | 103 |
Living Life as the Party It Was Meant to Be III | 111 |
Unlocking the Treasure Vault of Love and Friendship | 117 |
The Karmic Laws of Giving and Receiving | 123 |
PART FIVE At Night | 173 |
What Is the True Essence of Our Being? | 177 |
How Can We Say That Everything Comes from Nothing? | 182 |
What Is the True Value of the Tao? | 193 |
How Can These Be Two Sides of the Same Coin? | 205 |
The Way We Look at Death | 210 |
The Truth about the Hereafter | 213 |
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The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient Revealed The Joys of ... Derek Lin Gedeeltelijke weergave - 2007 |
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The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient Revealed The Joys of ... Derek Lin Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2007 |
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