Taoism & Chinese Philosophy

This charming book pairs the essence of Chinese philosophy with original watercolors by Angela Kerr. This full-color package is an ideal gift for any occasion, an attractive art object that provides wisdom and inspiration for times when a little spiritual pick-me-up is required.

For thousands of years, students have imbibed subtle wisdom and illumination from Taoist tales.

In the world of knowledge,

Every day something new is added.

In pursuit of the Tao,
Every day something is let go.

—Lao Tzu

'"After all," he said, "you're only a monkey spirit.

The books collected in this volume represent the first time since the mid-nineteenth century that the four seminal masterworks of ancient Chinese thought have been translated as a unified series by a single translator.

For the first time in English, Benebell Wen reveals the rich history and theoretical principles underlying the ancient practice of crafting Fu talismans, or magical sigils, in the Chinese Taoist tradition and gives detailed instructions for modern practitioners who would like to craft their own Fu.

Philosophical discussions on the ways that death makes life meaningful and sacred

Reveals how being conscious of death gives our fate its full meaning, inviting the reader to contemplate life in the light of their own death

Change and anger are in the air. 'We are the 99%,' 'black lives matter,' and 'love is love' have become part of the lexicon. Previously unquestioned institutions (police, military, the NSA) are under scrutiny. Heat waves, floods, and earthquakes seem to be increasing. Could there be a silver lining?