The Essence of Tao

by Pamela Ball

Knowing ignorance is strength. Ignoring knowledge is sickness.' Lao Tse Tao, meaning 'The Way', refers to a power that envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, both living and sentient. It regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. But, in the words of the Sage, its 'Name is Formless'. This means that any exploration of it starts from a position of ignorance, and any journey we undertake to reach an understanding of it is of necessity personal. No two paths will be identical. In this compelling introduction, Pamela Ball enables us to find a Way through the myriad complexities of this ancient and yet distinctly modern belief system, and offers clearly defined pathways to further study and enlightenment. By unravelling its mysteries she shows us how to achieve balance and establish principles for living life effectively, now and in the years to come.

Genres: Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[for-much-deliberation ...]

A good overview of the Tao and Taoism for anyone seeking an introduction to such...

[Artemis]

I found it a little dull in places, but it was informative at least.

[somerventures]

some parts were more interesting than others but over good introduction of Taoist philosophy

[Peter Jones]

A very good explanation of Taoism.

[Baladas]

One of the first books I ever read on Daoism.
It was highly informative, and gave a decent overview of this beautiful path.