The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient RevealedThe Joys of Inner Harmony FoundThe Path to Enlightenment Illuminated
Posted by Admin on November 3rd, 2009 at 10:09pm
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 …
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3 Comments for The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient RevealedThe Joys of Inner Harmony FoundThe Path to Enlightenment Illuminated
1. Emerald | November 3rd, 2009 at 11:35 pm
I bought this book after being introduced to taoism on the author’s website half a year ago. The book is a collection of parables (short stories) followed by a longer explanation by Derek Lin for each.
The parables have themes on loving others, dealing with our ego, why unfortunate events can be a blessing in disguise, handling negative people, and finding joy in simple things, for example. The parables are often funny, extremely insightful, and easy to remember for when you actually need the insight in real life situations.
This book has given me a large amount of understanding and inspiration in my own life. It is well written so that those of any religion (or lack of) can greatly benefit from its wisdom. The author even states this in the book.
I would put this book at the top of the list for anyone wanting to help move past the daily trivialities and frustrations that can inhibit our lives. This is also a perfect companion to applying the Tao Te Ching to the daily life.
2. Anonymous | November 4th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Derek Lin does an exceptional job at interpreting and discussing Taoist thoughts and parables that can guide you in thought and action. I came by Taoism through the course of academia but now find the Tao to be an active part of my life. This book reflects how Taoism is applied in such a manner. Each chapter leaves a great deal of room for personal interpretation and introspection. Simply from a philosophical point of view, this book can lead to great discussions.
3. Riona | November 4th, 2009 at 2:22 am
For anyone curious about Taoism or even for the person who has followed the way for many years, this is an excellent, well-written book that clearly illustrates the important philosophies of Taoism. There’s nothing preachy or pretentious about The Tao of Daily Life. It’s more like talking with an old friend – simply the best modern Taoist book I’ve read and is a more-than-worthy supplement to the original Tao Te Ching.
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