{"product_id":"taoism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-balanced-living-9780804852685","title":"Taoism for Beginners: A Guide to Balanced Living","description":"\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 \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804852685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.30w x 1.00d","brand":"C. Alexander Simpkins, Annellen Simpkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38025424502965,"sku":"9780804852685","price":11.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_04b8b83a-2699-4243-ac83-658a0414e5a8.jpg?v=1609187799","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/taoism-for-beginners-a-guide-to-balanced-living-9780804852685","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}