Taoism

Taoism, or Daoism, is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

Tao Te Ching
The Tao of Pooh
Tao: The Watercourse Way
The Book of Chuang Tzu
The I Ching or Book of Changes
The Te of Piglet
Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
The Way of Chuang Tzu (Shambhala Library)
365 Tao: A Study of Taoist Wisdom for Daily Life
The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life
Taoism: An Essential Guide

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Lao Tzu
He who is in harmony with the Tao is like a newborn child. Its bones are soft, its muscles are weak, but its grip is powerful. It doesn't know about the union of male and female, yet its penis can stand erect, so intense is its vital power. It can scream its head off all day, yet it never becomes hoarse, so complete is its harmony. The Master's power is like this. He lets all things come and go effortlessly, without desire. He never expects results; thus he is never disappointed. He is never di ...more
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

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