Do nothing & do everything : an illustrated new Taoism / written and illustrated by Qiguang Zhao.
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- 1557788898 (hc.)
- 9781557788894 (hc.)
- Do nothing and do everything
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Main Library | NonFiction | 299.514 Z63 | Available | 33111005423963 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The power of the Tao accompanied the author through his journey as pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything he applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life. Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241) and index.
A manifesto of modern Taoism -- Many thinkers, one Tao -- Take it easy and take care -- Take it easy, but take it -- Wu wei -- Wu bu wei -- The universe and us -- Reversing -- Naming -- Emptiness -- Water -- Calm down -- Serenity and health -- Eating -- Sleeping -- Do nothing, only breathe -- Learning -- Justice -- Work and leisure -- Fame and fortune -- Beauty -- Love -- The intercourse between yin and yang -- Ambition -- Flying -- Do nothing in this world -- Walking -- Tai chi boxing, doing nothing -- Tai chi sword, doing everything -- Happiness -- No regret -- Life and death -- Appendix A: when the Red Guards knock at our door -- Appendix B: In memory of Hai Zi, who died for beauty -- Appendix C: student contributions.
"This introduction to ancient Taoism utilizes stories and illustrations to convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language as the author applies the Taoist Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life"--Provided by publisher.