Living in the Tao: The Effortless Path of Self-Discovery

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Living in the Tao: The Effortless Path of Self-Discovery
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mantak Chia
By (author) William U. Wei
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:416
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreTaoism
ISBN/Barcode 9781594772948
ClassificationsDewey:299.514
Audience
General
Illustrations 397 b&w illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint Destiny Books,U.S.
Publication Date 13 October 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Taoists say that we must learn to observe with the mind and think with the heart. In the West we get caught up in the "monkey mind" of our ego. We think we can control our individual destinies by swimming upstream against the current, but we are mistaken. When we learn to quiet the monkey mind with meditation practices, we are able to go beyond the linear thinking of the upper brain and connect to the multidimensional thinking of supreme consciousness in the heart centre. In LIVING IN THE TAO, Master Mantak Chia and William Wei present techniques to help us learn to move beyond the limits of time and space to connect with the universal truth within - without striving. Living in the Tao is effortless. Just as a small seed grows into a mighty tree with a little water and a little sunshine every day, a few minutes of Taoist practice each day can transform your life into one of peace and joy. * Teaches that the Tao is the flow of nature, the effortless middle path of self-discovery * Shows how to quiet the monkey mind (the ego) and listen within for your inner voice * Fosters a connection to the Tao through diet, exercise, livelihood and sexuality

Author Biography

Mantak Chia, world famous Inner Alchemy and Chi Kung master, founded the Universal Healing Tao System in 1979. He is the author of 35 books, including The Secret Teachings of the Tao Te Ching, Healing Light of the Tao and The Taoist Soul Body. William U. Wei began studying Taoism under Master Mantak Chia in the early 1980s. He has taught in more than 30 countries with Master Mantak Chi.

Reviews

"The explanations are written in simple terms, using examples and analogies. . . . A great tool for those studying martial arts or tai chi, as well as for those studying energetic healing." * New Age Retailer magazine, Jan/Feb 2010 * "What to do--and what not to do--make for specific instructions new age libraries will welcome." * The Midwest Book Review, Jan 2010 *