Tao: The subtle universal law and the integral way of life

by Hua-Ching Ni

Having good fortune is less important than leading a good stable life, yet people of this modern age are not content with a stable life. They are easily bored, and as a result create all kinds of misfortunes for themselves. Because people have strayed from their original integral nature, they have created a false separation between what they conceive as being and what they truly are. Thus, they create a sense of separateness of integrity of their natural being. The dualistic thinking and living which is the result of this separation is the cause of humanity's present troubled state of affairs. Today, people are not only separated from their environment, but from their own bodies and minds as wel. We need to learn to integrate all these fragments and return to our original nature. Using a holistic approach, master Ni carefully presents the wisdom and practical methods that the ancient Chinese have successfully used for centuries. To lead a good stable life is to be aware of the actual conjoining of the universal subtle law with every moment and event of our lives. The real meaning of Taoist self-discipline is to harmonize with universal law. This is almost the total secret of a Taoist life. The value of this book lies in the fact that it not only tells us "why" but also "how".

Genres: Taoism, Nonfiction, Spirituality

165 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1985

Reviews

[Tao Zheng · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent intro to Daoist metaphysics and its relation to internal alchemy and traditional Chinese medicine. Wished the author/publisher added the Chinese characters to the Chinese terminology.

[Neil Crowle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A summary of Taoist philosophy, physical exercises, beliefs of Chinese traditional medicine. Quite enjoyable, but may be hard going if one knows nothing about the subject before starting.