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These 4 Teachings of Daoism Will Help You Navigate Life

By Allison Michelle Dienstman — 2018

Anybody can grasp some of Daosim's key concepts with a few quotes from one of its most important books, the Dao De Jing.

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Introduction to Taoism: History, Origins, and the Tao te Ching

In this introduction to Taoism, the Tao de Ching, Lao-tzu, and the nature of the Tao is discussed. This is part of professor Javy Galindo's online course in Comparative Religion. SUBSCRIBE and never miss new videos: http://bit.ly/ProfG_YouTube​ ---SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL--- + https://www.patreon.

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2017
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Taoism - The Most Misunderstood Philosophy in the West - Hundred Schools of Thought

From “Tao of Pooh” to “The Tao of Muhammad Ali” there seems to be no end to these gentrified takes on Taoism in the West. What these writers forgot or refuse to tell you is that Taoism, had always been a religious philosophy since its conception. MUSIC by Epidemic Sound: http://www.

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2020
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Taoism (Daoism) Explained + How it Could Improve Your Life - Tea Time Taoism

What is Taoism (or Daoism)? Taoism 101 over a cup of Tea with Master Gu in the heart of China...

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2017
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Quiet Sitting: The Daoist Approach for a Healthy Mind and Body

Quiet Sitting: The Daoist Approach for a Healthy Mind and Body is a combination of two translated texts from two of the most famous Jing Gong pioneers in China during the early 20th century.

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Chen Yingning, Jiang Weiqiao, Yanling Johnson (introduction)
2012
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Clarity and Tranquility: A Guide for Daoist Meditation

Clarity & Tranquility: A Guide for Daoist Meditation is an in-depth work on the method of Tranquil Sitting, a crucial and important practice for all Daoist practitioners. Stuart Alve Olson’s introduction provides a great deal of valuable advice, history, and purpose for Tranquil Sitting.

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Stuart Alve Olson
2015
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Each Journey Begins With a Single Step: The Taoist Book of Life

This is a book of guidance for life's journey rooted in the wisdom of ancient China. Best-selling author Deng Ming-Dao provides key poetic lines that distill the essence of Taoism, organizing them in the form of a journey.

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Deng Ming-Dao
2025
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Nourishing the Essence of Life: The Outer, Inner, and Secret Teachings of Taoism

The teachings of Taoism, China's great wisdom tradition, apply to every aspect of life, from the physical to the spiritual—and include instruction on everything from lifestyle (a life of simplicity and moderation is best) to the work of inner alchemy that is said to lead to longevity and immortality.

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Eva Wong
2004
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Scholar Warrior: An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life

In this beautifully illustrated offering of ancient wisdom, Deng Ming-Dao shares the secrets of the spiritual path handed down to him by Kwan Saihung, his Taoist master, as well as by herbalists, martial artists, and other practitioners of the ancient arts.

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Deng Ming-Dao
1990
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Being Taoist: Wisdom for Living a Balanced Life

Taoism isn’t a spiritual extracurricular activity, it’s an integral practice for living all of life to the fullest. Taoist living rests on four pillars—the public, the domestic, the private, and the spirit lives.

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Eva Wong
2025
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Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts

In this deeply learned work, Toshihiko Izutsu compares the metaphysical and mystical thought-systems of Sufism and Taoism and discovers that, although historically unrelated, the two share features and patterns which prove fruitful for a transhistorical dialogue.

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Toshihiko Izutsu
2016
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