The Book of the Heart: Embracing the Tao [Paperback]

Loy Ching-Yuen (Author), Trevor Carolan (Translator), Bella Chen (Translator)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 1990

These inspirational and poetic teachings, written by a modern Taoist master, will be a compelling source of reflection for all those acquainted with the Tao-te Ching, the Analects of Confucius, the Buddhist sutras, or the Zen poetry of Han Shan, Basho, and Ryokan. Loy Ching-Yuen stresses the importance of practice rather than speech or ideals. Viewing the heart as the center of right-mindedness and self-empowerment, he teaches benevolence, humility, and meditation in a refreshing approach to living simply and honestly in the world.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese

About the Author

Loy Ching-Yuen was an accomplished Taoist master and a student of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Chi Kung.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Shambhala; 1st Shambhala edition (November 27, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877735808
• ISBN-13: 978-0877735809
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,417,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars the daily tao, May 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Book of the Heart: Embracing the Tao (Paperback)

if you can find it, pick it up

i found this pocket book in a used book store

offers an interesting view of the tao in a different style

good food for thought

eric

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, December 27, 2010

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Gregory Hill (Brisbane, Qld Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of the Heart: Embracing the Tao (Paperback)

This book is very easy to read and can be read in a single sitting. It is an ideal complementary reference for the person studying the Tao Te Ching.