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The Tradition of Natural Taoism: The Way of Free and Easy Wandering in Oneness
• Draws on source texts of the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang-tzu for ways to achieve skills effortlessly through unity with the Tao
• Explains how Taoism is a spiritual technology for deprogramming ourselves from socialization and dissolving the ego
• Explores concepts of wu-wei (nonaction) and xiaoyao you (free and easy wandering in oneness) in order to realize our unfiltered true nature
Giving readers a fresh take on the ancient philosophy of oneness, while at the same time restoring Taoism’s original teachings, Jason Gregory shows how to effortlessly align with the Tao. By returning to the source texts of the Tao Te Ching and the writings of Chuang-tzu, he offers wisdom to liberate us from the suffering inherent in a materialistic culture and reconnect us with our unfiltered true nature.
Since the time of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, we have navigated a world detached from the Tao. This detachment continues to expand due to external forces and information saturation. In contrast to Confucianism, which offers social morality, Taoism is essentially a worldview shaped by nature—a spiritual practice for releasing ourselves from imposed socialization and reactions of the ego.
Jason Gregory shows that imposed socialization can impede the spontaneous flow that is central to the Taoist path—your true nature as it is with no filters. He explains that what we see is not reality itself but a world according to our conditioning. Taoism seeks to reunite us with our undifferentiated nature, dissolving the binary limitation of reason in our mind and achieving xiaoyao you, “free and easy wandering.” This book shows the way to become what Taoists call a zhenren—an authentic genuine person, the ultimate state of being.
• Explains how Taoism is a spiritual technology for deprogramming ourselves from socialization and dissolving the ego
• Explores concepts of wu-wei (nonaction) and xiaoyao you (free and easy wandering in oneness) in order to realize our unfiltered true nature
Giving readers a fresh take on the ancient philosophy of oneness, while at the same time restoring Taoism’s original teachings, Jason Gregory shows how to effortlessly align with the Tao. By returning to the source texts of the Tao Te Ching and the writings of Chuang-tzu, he offers wisdom to liberate us from the suffering inherent in a materialistic culture and reconnect us with our unfiltered true nature.
Since the time of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, we have navigated a world detached from the Tao. This detachment continues to expand due to external forces and information saturation. In contrast to Confucianism, which offers social morality, Taoism is essentially a worldview shaped by nature—a spiritual practice for releasing ourselves from imposed socialization and reactions of the ego.
Jason Gregory shows that imposed socialization can impede the spontaneous flow that is central to the Taoist path—your true nature as it is with no filters. He explains that what we see is not reality itself but a world according to our conditioning. Taoism seeks to reunite us with our undifferentiated nature, dissolving the binary limitation of reason in our mind and achieving xiaoyao you, “free and easy wandering.” This book shows the way to become what Taoists call a zhenren—an authentic genuine person, the ultimate state of being.
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Published September 9, 2025
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October 20, 2025
This is exactly the kind of book that deserves to be widely read by not only those who have been on the spiritual path for some time but by all those who have even the slightest inclination that there is more to life than what society would lead us to believe.
What we are infact shown is that we are all on the spiritual path, whether we are currently aware of it or not. Also, we have all been conditioned by our society and culture, which has led us away from our true nature. In this book, Jason beautifully articulates the Taoist way of re-aligning with this nature.
Through the knowledge that he has gained over many years of living the Taoist way and studying the great texts of Lao Tzu and Zhuang Tzu, among others, Jason shows how Taoism is a profound way of life that can allow us to overturn the lifetime of conditioning we have experienced.
In this modern age it has become trendy to claim to be "spiritual" and to follow various traditions. As with most pursuits nowadays, this tends to be very shallow and only serves to strengthen our sense of identity. What Jason demonstrates again and again, is that the Tao is inherent in us all and is naturally beyond labels. He delves far below the surface and proves that whilst we are naturally one with the Tao, if we genuinely want to recognise this fact we must be willing to look deeply within. The ancient sages can show us how this is possible but often their profound words are misunderstood. Thanks to this powerful book, we can be sure that their true teachings are preserved and anyone, regardless of their background, can benefit from them.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone, even if they are new to spiritual texts. In fact, I would especially recommend it to those who don't consider themselves "spiritual". Having met Jason, I can attest to the fact that he is someone who truly cares and wants to help others to find peace within themselves. In other words, he is a true Zhenren.
What we are infact shown is that we are all on the spiritual path, whether we are currently aware of it or not. Also, we have all been conditioned by our society and culture, which has led us away from our true nature. In this book, Jason beautifully articulates the Taoist way of re-aligning with this nature.
Through the knowledge that he has gained over many years of living the Taoist way and studying the great texts of Lao Tzu and Zhuang Tzu, among others, Jason shows how Taoism is a profound way of life that can allow us to overturn the lifetime of conditioning we have experienced.
In this modern age it has become trendy to claim to be "spiritual" and to follow various traditions. As with most pursuits nowadays, this tends to be very shallow and only serves to strengthen our sense of identity. What Jason demonstrates again and again, is that the Tao is inherent in us all and is naturally beyond labels. He delves far below the surface and proves that whilst we are naturally one with the Tao, if we genuinely want to recognise this fact we must be willing to look deeply within. The ancient sages can show us how this is possible but often their profound words are misunderstood. Thanks to this powerful book, we can be sure that their true teachings are preserved and anyone, regardless of their background, can benefit from them.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone, even if they are new to spiritual texts. In fact, I would especially recommend it to those who don't consider themselves "spiritual". Having met Jason, I can attest to the fact that he is someone who truly cares and wants to help others to find peace within themselves. In other words, he is a true Zhenren.
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