Table of Contents
Introduction 7
Part I Taoism In Time
1 Origins and Background 11
2 Lao-Tzu: Illuminating the Classic Way 17
3 Chuang-Tzu: Tales of Tao 22
4 Lieh-Tzu and Yang-Chu: Traveling the Path 29
5 Neo-Taoists: Feelings and Thoughts Evolve 35
6 Later Developments Toward Health and Long Life 40
Part II Taoist Themes
7 The Tao: Mystery Comes First 52
8 Yin and Yang: To Be Is to be Related 57
9 Nature's Essence Revealed 62
10 Wu-Wei: To Yield Is to Conquer 67
11 Simplifying the Journey: The Way to Te 73
Part III Living Taoism
12 Meditation: Deep Calm, Vital Energy 84
13 Chi Rung: Enhancing Well-being 92
14 Healing: Finding Harmony 103
15 Martial Arts: Sources of Strategy 115
16 Creative Arts: Expressing Tao 127
17 Being Whole: Returning to the Way to Find Balance 137
Conclusion 147
Timeline 147
Taoism, Tai Chi and Mindfulness Resources 155