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The Wisdom of the Tao: Ancient Stories that Delight, Inform, and Inspire Paperback – March 1, 2018

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Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the universe. It is a tradition that has become widely popular in Europe and North America over the past fifty years--largely through its core text, the Tao Te Ching.

The Wisdom of the Tao is filled with over 140 ancient stories express great truth by fusing anecdotes with philosophy. The stories are frequently humorous, ribald, irreverent, or sarcastic--but they always speak to great and universal truths.

Here are stories that lead people to:

  • Flow with life
  • Live from the heart
  • Develop an openness to possibilities
  • Live in balance
  • Drop expectations
  • Embrace acceptance

The wisdom here fills a universal need. We need stories. They help us make sense of who we are and how we got here. They keep us sane as we try to absorb our experiences, our aging, and our emotions. Stories help us visualize the future by taking the messages of yesterday and helping us get tomorrow right.

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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hampton Roads Publishing
  4. Publication date
    March 1, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 0.8 x 7.1 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1571748377
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1571748379
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"Deng (365 Tao: Daily Meditations) says that we need stories to help us "make sense of who we are and how we got here." In this delightful little book, Deng shares 144 ancient tales that are at times folkloric, others more comedic or tragic or paradoxical, and some just plain ribald. Tao, the author explains, is just someone on a journey as they seek to align themselves with universal truths. And as that journey does not end, there is no end of engaging the wisdom of Tao. Furthermore, despite our uniqueness, we face many of the same choices as others living millennia ago. The advice contained here is simply presented: carry only what you need for the journey, literally and metaphorically. Sayings such as, 'Everyone knows the usefulness of being useful. No one knows the usefulness of being useless," encourage moments of reflection on surprisingly relevant truths. VERDICT Quiet wisdom of the best kind.' --Library Journal, Sandra Collins, Byzantine Catholic Seminary Lib., Pittsburgh ― Reviews

"In ancient China, storytellers were the CNN, Twitter, and Politico.com of their day. They traveled through the land, spreading their stories far and wide. The stories with the most human appeal stuck. Generations passed on important lessons through these tales. And thus the TAO was born. Deng Ming-Dao continues this sacred tradition with more than 140 carefully-selected, finely-crafted, ancient stories that inform and instruct by delighting readers." --Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight ― Reviews

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Deng Ming-Dao is an artist, philosopher, teacher, and martial artist. He is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. He is an award-winning graphic designer and fine artist whose work is shown in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum. Visit him at dengmingdao.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hampton Roads Publishing (March 1, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571748377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571748379
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.8 x 7.1 inches
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Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years, and studied with two other masters before that. He is an award-winning graphic designer and fine artist whose work is in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Daily snippets of wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2021
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I've read and reread this book for years embracing one or two messages a day. It takes time to understand what is really being said. Its beautiful when you do. A must have even just to pick up every now and again.
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Nurse Karen
4.0 out of 5 stars I don't know
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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I am working towards understaning; read, think, read, think, read again, then think and live.
As a "story book", occassionally something seems to be lost in the translation so that the point or lesson is difficult to retrieve. But I guess you can also find your way with your own interpretation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Soul food
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This book feeds my soul. It is a must read guide!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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Good book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018
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Love all of Deng Ming-Dao's books!
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BigDidi
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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Beautiful book. I had read another book by the author (chronicles of Tao) which is a masterpiece. I bought this book inspired by that book. This book is very beautiful and contains short inspiring stories which pack a ton of wisdom.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018
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excellent writings, a good read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Tao of Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2020
Story is one of the best ways to learn about the ineffible Tao. In this book you will read clear translations of profound stories. They will make you think, and help you keep in touch with the Way.
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1.0 out of 5 stars A waste of time
Reviewed in Mexico on August 8, 2018
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Very unoriginal, a mere copy of some stories of lie tse and chuang tse. I do not recommend it at all.
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