Experience the profound benefits of meditative practices from the Daoist tradition. This practical guide by a renowned teacher offers more than 32 guided practices to support emotional balance, enhance qi (vital energy), and cultivate a sense of groundedness and inner peace.Unlike conventional meditation approaches, practices drawn from Daoism and qigong incorporate both stillness and movement, offering a complete system for holistic well-being of body and mind. Da...

Un affascinante viaggio dalle origini del Cha Dao, tra le montagne sacre e nei templi della Cina, attraverso i legami con concetti taoisti come il wu wei, o non azione, fino allo stretto rapporto tra la Mente del Tè e lo Zen. Il testo è inframmezzato da numerose citazioni di grandi maestri del tè del passato, da aneddoti relativi alle visite fatte in Cina dall’autore e da storie tradizionali cinesi e giapponesi. Vengono anche esplorati i peculiari benefici del tè, e un capitolo è dedicato ...

"Harmony is the essence of a lasting and loving relationship," teaches Solala Towler, "and no teaching offers us greater insight into the path of harmony than the Tao." For anyone seeking to build greater connection, intimacy, and sexual fulfillment in their relationship, Towler presents The Tao of Intimacy and Ecstasy—an essential guide to a natural and joyous way of love. Filled with timeless practices and guidance for both individuals and couples, this elegant book explores:Timel...

In China, the art and practice of drinking tea is about much more than merely soaking leaves in a cup of hot water. The tradition is rooted in Daoism, and emerged from a philosophy that honoured living a life of grace and gratitude, balance and harmony, and fulfilment and enjoyment - what the ancient Chinese called Cha Dao, or the Way of Tea.Cha Dao takes us on a fascinating journey through the Way of Tea, from its origins in the sacred mountains and temples of ancient China, throu...

The Spirit of Zen is a collection of inspiring teaching stories taken from the classical works of Zen Buddhism.Zen is probably the most well known yet misunderstood version of Buddhism in the West. The Spirit of Zen presents the most basic principles and practices of Zen in a simple yet authentic fashion. The Spirit of Zen guides you down the path to enlightenment with stories, history and practical guidance from the masters of Zen. Often ...

Most people think of the Tao Te Ching as a book on philosophy or a treatise on leadership. Yet there is a little-known treasure hidden within the familiar passages of Lao Tzu's work: step-by-step practical guidance for the spiritual journey. With Practicing the Tao Te Ching, renowned teacher Solala Towler reveals a new facet to this spiritual classic, offering accessible practice instructions paired with each of the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching."Tao is a way of deep refle...

O Tao-Te King, obra de Lao-Tzu, a mais alta expressão do pensamento chinês, constitui por si só um completo sistema filosófico, dotado de uma metafísica, que entrevê e descreve no Tao a causa primeira, o bem supremo do Universo; de uma Moral, que indica ao homem o caminho para alcançar o seu próprio fim; e de uma Política, que mostra aos governantes a estrada que estes devem percorrer para o progresso e o bem-estar do povo. Nenhuma outra obra da literatura chinesa atraiu tanta atenção quan...

31 inspiring stories by Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, and other Taoist masters—now presented in one easy-to-read volume featuring over 100 photographs.For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unravelling a puzzle for contemplati...