Awakening to the Tao (Shambhala Classics)
The
Tao is the ancient Chinese "Way" that has inspired numerous books,
from
The
Tao of Physics
to
The
Tao of Sex
.
This book might be called "The Tao of Tao." In 142 brief meditative
essays, the author uses simple language and natural imagery to express the
essence of the wisdom that holds the key to success in every human endeavor.
Liu
I-ming (b. 1737) was a Taoist adept and a scholar of Buddhism and Confucianism.
He is the author of commentaries on several Taoist classics that have been
published in English, including
The
Taoist
I Ching
,
also translated by Thomas Cleary.