{"product_id":"taoism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-balanced-living-hardcover","title":"Taoism for Beginners: A Guide to Balanced Living - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaoism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the holistic pathway to a life more in balance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers readers: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clear explanation of what Taoism is and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple exercises to enable you to lead a calmer and more mindful, connected life--taking in a range of practices that include meditation, breathing, chi kung and tai chi chuan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the origins and background of Taoism, including the various sects and schools of thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including \u003ci\u003ewu-wei\u003c\/i\u003e (nonaction), \u003ci\u003eyin\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eyang\u003c\/i\u003e, and the powerful way of \u003ci\u003eDe\u003c\/i\u003e (the cradle of power, virtue and life)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition has been updated by the author to include the connections between Taoism and mindfulness and meditation, as well as ritualized practices to heighten mind-body connection in order to control \u003ci\u003echi\u003c\/i\u003e (energy). Taoist principles and concepts have guided people on the path to harmony, wholeness, balance and greater well-being for millennia. This beginning resource makes an ancient religion, its practices and history accessible for a twenty-first century reader.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51377652564191,"sku":"9780804852685","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/P7QRNmwLf99780804852685.webp?v=1789236298","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/taoism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-balanced-living-hardcover","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}