Do nothing & do everything : an illustrated new Taoism

Do nothing & do everything An illustrated new Taoism

Qiguang Zhao, 1948-2015

Book - 2010

"This introduction to ancient Taoism utilizes stories and illustrations to convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language as the author applies the Taoist Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life"--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Taoism.
Published
St. Paul, Minn. : Paragon House [2010]
Language
English
Main Author
Qiguang Zhao, 1948-2015 (-)
Physical Description
xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Audience
940L
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 241) and index.
ISBN
9781557788894
  • A manifesto of modern Taoism
  • Many thinkers, one Tao
  • Take it easy and take care
  • Take it easy, but take it
  • Wu wei
  • Wu bu wei
  • The universe and us
  • Reversing
  • Naming
  • Emptiness
  • Water
  • Calm down
  • Serenity and health
  • Eating
  • Sleeping
  • Do nothing, only breathe
  • Learning
  • Justice
  • Work and leisure
  • Fame and fortune
  • Beauty
  • Love
  • The intercourse between yin and yang
  • Ambition
  • Flying
  • Do nothing in this world
  • Walking
  • Tai chi boxing, doing nothing
  • Tai chi sword, doing everything
  • Happiness
  • No regret
  • Life and death
  • Appendix A: when the Red Guards knock
  • Appendix B: in memory of Hai Zi, who died for beauty
  • Appendix C: student contributions.
Review by Library Journal Review

Zhao (Chinese, Carleton Coll.) bases this work in part on a popular course he has taught on the Taoist path to health and longevity. He perceives the essence of the way of the Tao as something like a balance between nonaction and experience, while attempting to recognize the strengths and limitations of each. Neither a translation of the Tao te Ching nor a comprehensive guide to Chinese spirituality, Zhao's little book, peppered with informal pen sketches by the author himself, includes an appendix of contributions from his students. VERDICT This should make a nice supplement to the recent notable translations of Taoist sacred texts; a fine but not final resource for readers interested in Eastern religions. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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