Taoism & Chinese Philosophy

From the National Book Award-winning author of Waiting: a narratively driven, deeply human biography of the 8th century poet, Li Bai--also known as Li Po--one of the most beloved poets ever to emerge from China.

This beloved Eastern classic on living simply and in harmony with nature is back as part of the new Shambhala Pocket Library series.

This book examines one of the worlds most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body.

This is a book of guidance for life’s journey rooted in the wisdom of ancient China. Author Deng Ming-Dao provides key poetic lines that distill the essence of Taoism, organizing them in the form of a journey. The material here is drawn from three sources: The Tao Te Ching, The Yijing, and 300 Tang Poems.

Great Books of China invites readers to discoveror rediscoversome of the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization. The literature of China remains largely unknown in the West, yet it offers much insight into Chinese life.

China is an immense land with a history spanning thousands of years, and its needs and problems are perhaps too many for a single deity to watch over.