Comments on: The Tao of Daily Life: The Mysteries of the Orient RevealedThe Joys of Inner Harmony FoundThe Path to Enlightenment Illuminated http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:06:28 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Riona http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 Riona Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:22:37 +0000 http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/#comment-3054 </div> 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. 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.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/comment-page-1/#comment-3053 Anonymous Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:01:17 +0000 http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/#comment-3053 </div> 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. 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.

]]> By: Emerald http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/comment-page-1/#comment-3052 Emerald Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:35:51 +0000 http://www.freewebcounterstats.com/news/2009/11/03/the-tao-of-daily-life-the-mysteries-of-the-orient-revealedthe-joys-of-inner-harmony-foundthe-path-to-enlightenment-illuminated/#comment-3052 </div> 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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. 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.

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