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The Tao of Daily Life combines ancient Eastern wisdom with practical application-perfect for busy Western readers! Derek Lin, Taoist master and expert in Eastern philosophy, brings his deep knowledge of this time-honored Chinese spiritual thought system into the twenty-first century. "There is one simple reason for the Tao to have survived through the ages intact: it works," writes Lin. "The principles of the Tao are extremely effective when applied to life. The philosophy as a whole is nothing less than a practical, useful guide to living life in a way that is smooth, peaceful, and full of energy." Using the powerful medium of stories and short dharma talks, Lin illuminates the Taoist secrets and engages the reader in their inherent wisdom. As a result, the reader of The Tao of Daily Life will notice certain changes, including:
- being more composed and more at ease in various situations;
- being able to handle challenges and difficulties with less effort and achieving better results;
- experiencing greater power and clarity in all areas of life.
The spiritual journey, as described by Derek Lin, becomes the most worthwhile exploration anyone can take.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Derek Lin | | Paperback:
| 240 pages | | Publisher:
| Tarcher | | Publication Date:
| September 06, 2007 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1585425834 | | Product Length:
| 7.11 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.97 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.65 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 50 reviews |
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55 of 55 found the following review helpful:
Tao applied to your Daily LifeNov 08, 2007
By Cappy
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.
25 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Excellent, well-written book.Mar 02, 2008
By B. J. Soder
"Blake"
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.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Insight into Dynamic Uses of Taoist ThoughtNov 19, 2007
By Aaron Burgess
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.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
One of the best Taoism bookSep 17, 2007
By Tao Zheng
I bought a few Tao (Tao de ching) books. This one is the best! It's very easy to understand and relate to our daily life. The explanation from the point of Taoism is absolutely brilliant.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Brilliant and Funny. A Must Read.Sep 15, 2008
By Mai
"Mai"
In a nutshell--Absolutely Delightful! I laughed quite a bit as I read The Tao of Daily Life. Derek's brilliant and insightful understanding of the Tao teaches in that most miraculous method--sympathetic, compassionate and at times, quite humorous.
I gained far more `soul food' in one afternoon of reading The Tao of Daily Life than I did for most of my spiritual life. And it was not a difficult task. In fact, the lessons that Derek teaches are easily absorbed in simple to grasp concepts and stories, and the humor that is evident in his writings makes the impressions lasting ones. Long after I have forgotten many of the concepts that I've learned, I will still remember how he made me laugh and learn at the same time.
If I could give more than five stars, I would, in a heartbeat!
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