Overview

Reveals techniques for achieving spiritual immortality through an in-depth exploration of Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching • Includes practices and meditations for living in harmony with the Tao (universal essence) and Te (kind action) • Reveals the integration of heavenly and human power in the mystic field within us • Presents Tao Huang's English translation of the Tao Te Ching from the original Chinese Mawangdui text unearthed in 1973 For over 2,500 years the words of the Tao Te Ching, the primary scripture of Laoism and Taoism, have been regarded as among the greatest treasures of the world. Lao-tzu, whose name means “the ancient child,” wrote these brief but essential verses that have both confounded and conferred blessings on humankind. Now Taoist masters Mantak Chia and Tao Huang guide readers through the origins of this philosophy, the meaning behind its 5,000 pictographs, and the way of living that generations have followed. While the text of the Tao Te Ching has been passed down in literary form for generations, the essence of the text can be understood only through heart awakening--a true integration of body and mind--made possible with the insights and exercises in this book. The authors analyze Lao-tzu's teachings, line by line, and offer meditations, interpretations, and practical illustrations that clarify the true meaning and purpose of this classic text.

Full Product Details

Author:   Mantak Chia ,  Tao Huang
Publisher:   Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint:   Destiny Books,U.S.
Edition:   2nd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.311kg
ISBN:  

9780892811915

ISBN 10:   0892811919
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   31 January 2005
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Secret Teachings of the Tao Te Ching Acknowledgments Putting the Teachings into Practice Introduction: Conveying the Heart of Lao Tzu’s Teaching Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching Essence Illuminated A Fresh Translation Cosmic Bridge An Extraordinary Collaboration Note to Women Readers 1 -- Wordless Uttering of the Tao Defining the Tao Communicable Tao and Incommunicable Tao The Nature of the Tao 2 -- Chi and Taoist Inner Alchemy The Three Minds Returning to the Source The Flow of the Tao: Empty and Full 3 -- Sensation, the Brain, and Taoist Practice The Brain: Perception, Emotion, and Response Five Colors Blind the Eyes Beyond Ego Conflict 4 -- Walking the Way: Energy Transformation The Wisdom of the I Ching Practices for Energy Alchemy 5 -- Embracing Oneness Harmonizing Hun and Po, Heaven and Earth Triple Unity Reflections on Unification 6 -- The Wisdom of the Taoist Sage What Is a Sage? Wu Wei: The Action of the Sage The Character of the Sage The Path of the Sage 7 -- The Nature of Te Virtuous Action Kind Action Te Cultivation 8 -- Governing Self and Nation Living Simply The Sage and the People The Role of Government Conflict 9 -- Longevity and Immortality The Psychology of Immortality Change and Changelessness Taoist Sexual Practices for Longevity and Immortality Harmony Is Eternal 10 -- Trust and Faith Speaking the Tao The Way of Trustworthiness The Treasure of the Tao Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching Bibliography The Universal Tao System and Training Center Index Index of Tao Te Ching Chapters

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It would be hard to find a better qualified interpreter of this classic than Mantak Chia. He deserves to be recognised as one the great figures in 20th and 21st century communication across health, spiritual and cultural boundaries.

It would be hard to find a better qualified interpreter of this classic than Mantak Chia. He deserves to be recognised as one the great figures in 20th and 21st century communication across health, spiritual and cultural boundaries. --Reg Little, New Dawn , Mar/Apr 2007

Author Information

A student of several Taoist masters, Mantak Chia founded the Healing Tao System in North America in 1979 and developed it worldwide as European Tao Yoga and Universal Healing Tao. He has taught and certified tens of thousands of students and instructors from all over the world and tours the United States annually, giving workshops and lectures. He is the director of the Tao Garden Health Spa and Resort training center in northern Thailand and the author of 25 books, including the bestselling The Multi-Orgasmic Man. Tao Huang was born in Dingxi in Northwest China. In 1990 he came to the United States to present the teachings of Laoism and the practices of Taoism. He is the author of Laoism: The Complete Teachings of Lao Zi.

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