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Kung Fu Meditations and Chinese Proverbial Wisdom

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A small, somewhat uninspired format that contains many meditations and a small section of Chinese proverbs. It isn't exactly an expansive review of any type of Chinese philosophy, nor will it cure any ills, but it does give a curt lesson in meditation and material to start on. And it travels well.

This is a very small and easy to read book. A good introducton to meditation. The book is mainly a small collection of chinese sayings and philosophy. You can read it cover to cover within an hour; but to study the words of wisdom will take a lifetime.

this tiny book is for all of us who have had emotional problems and are tempted to coveteousness and materialism. My favorite quote is " He who knows that enough is enough is rich".

Basic and brief contemplative thoughts with some nice ink drawings. A coffee-table-type book.

I am surprised at the negative reviews of this book. The selection of proverbs and sayings is very careful and well chosen. The book is very thin and handy. I bring it on vacations with me, and keep it nearby when I am at home. It may not be a comprehensive look at Chinese philosophical thought but it is meant to be taken a bit at a time, and carefully considered. I have had this book for more than five years now and have not tired of it. I would recommend it to anyone interested in Daoism or Confucianism.

You will find better wisdom in a fortune cookie. This book is a waste of paper. Most of the pages contain one little saying that is only about 20-40 words. I am not joking. On one page it just says "What is the Tao? The Tao is." So if you want to pretend to be all full of wisdom and never talk like a normal person get this book. If you want to learn some practical wisdom you should instead talk to a old person that has some real wisdom on life.