Teachings of the Tao

by Eva Wong

Book Overview

"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the real Way," reads a famous line from the Tao-te-ching. But although the Tao cannot be described by words, words can allow us to catch a fleeting glimpse of that mysterious energy of the universe which is the source of life. The readings in this book are a beginner's entr e into the vast treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570622450
• ISBN13: 9781570622458
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.7" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful place to start!

If you are looking for a book to give you a glimpse of Taoism but need someone to guide you, then this is your book. Eva Wong writes as if she is sitting right in front of you guiding you through some of the most powerful Taoist scriptures. "I advise you to find the place where your body was born. Going back to the origin and returning to the source is the great medicine." Read it for yourself and find your own path.