Taoism for Beginners: A Guide to Balanced Living

by C Alexander Simpkins, Annellen Simpkins

Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools.Authors 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.This book offers A clear explanation of what Taoism is and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily lifeSimple 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 chuanAn exploration of the origins and background of Taoism, including the various sects and schools of thoughtAn informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and the powerful way of De (the cradle of power, virtue and life)This 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 chi (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.

141 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 19, 2021

Reviews

[Chris Jaffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I want to be interested in Taoism more than I actually am interested in Taosim. Maybe that's the lesson for me. I like the general approach and theory, but when it gets into the specifics, it loses me. I should be a Taoist about it, and not try to force the matter, but just accept what I understand about it, and focus on that.