| Awakening to the Tao Contributor(s): I-Ming, Liu (Author), Cleary, Thomas (Translator) |
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ISBN: 159030344X ISBN-13: 9781590303443 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $17.06 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2006 Annotation: The Tao is the ancient Chinese "Way" that has inspired numerous books, from "The Tao of Physics" to "The Tao of Sex," This book might be called "The Tao of Tao." In 142 brief meditative essays, the author uses simple language and natural imagery to express the essence of the wisdom that holds the key to success in every human endeavor. Liu I-ming (b. 1737) was a Taoist adept and a scholar of Buddhism and Confucianism. He is the author of commentaries on several Taoist classics that have been published in English, including "The" "Taoist I Ching," also translated by Thomas Cleary. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) |
| Series: Shambhala Classics |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.06" W x 9" (0.43 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection of brief meditative essays illustrates the ancient philosophy that holds the key to success in all aspects of life The Tao is the ancient Chinese Way that has inspired numerous books, from The Tao of Physics to The Tao of Sex. This book, written by an 18th-century Taoist adept, might be called "The Tao of Tao." In 142 brief meditative essays, author Liu I-ming uses simple language and natural imagery to express the essence of the wisdom that holds the key to success in every human endeavor. |