A New Way of Thinking, A New Way of Being: Experiencing the Tao Te ching [Hardcover]

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 25, 2010

This beautiful book offers you an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of 81 verses authored by Chinese prophet Lao-tzu 25 centuries ago.

The words Tao Te Ching translate to “living and applying the Great Way.” The Tao is considered by many scholars to be the wisest book ever written, and it encourages you to change your life by literally changing the way you think.

Within these pages, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer has broken down the verses into bite-size pieces so that you can slowly absorb these powerful thoughts and imprint them into your consciousness.

      Working with one concept at a time, you will come to know the truth behind the ancient Tao observation: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

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About the Author

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He is the author of more than 30 books, has created numerous audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. Wayne holds a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. John’s University in New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (July 25, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401921515
• ISBN-13: 978-1401921514
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > I Ching
  • #64 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > Tao Te Ching

More About the Author

Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He's the author of 30 books, has created many audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of television and radio shows.

His books Manifest Your Destiny, Wisdom of the Ages, There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem, and the New York Times bestsellers 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace, The Power of Intention, and Inspiration and now Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life have all been featured as National Public Television specials.

Dyer holds a doctorate in educational counseling from Wayne State University and was an associate professor at St. John's University in New York.

Dr. Wayne Dyer is affectionately called the "father of motivation" by his fans. Despite his childhood spent in orphanages and foster homes, Dr. Dyer has overcome many obstacles to make his dreams come true. Today he spends much of his time showing others how to do the same.

When he's not traveling the globe delivering his uplifting message, Wayne is writing from his home in Maui.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dyer's version of the Tao repackaged, August 11, 2010

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AmerAussie (Eureka, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New Way of Thinking, A New Way of Being: Experiencing the Tao Te ching (Hardcover)

If you already have a copy of "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life" then this book will seem very familiar to you, as it should. This is basically a re-presentation of that material in a new edition. Dr. D presents the ideas of the Tao with much of the same extra material of his previous book. 384 pages in the new version as opposed to 416 in CYTCYL. Why? Because it recreates interest in the author's work, which means more book sales. It looks like something new, but it isn't entirely new. You decide whether you need to have both, or donate the older version to your local public library and buy yourself this new edition.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, July 10, 2010

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Steve W "Steve W" (West Palm Beach< FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A New Way of Thinking, A New Way of Being: Experiencing the Tao Te ching (Hardcover)

As a follow up book to Dr. Dyers "Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life" I was eager to get this book. I was a little turned off at first when I saw that there were few words on each page and it was just small verses in large print. I am now about half way through and realize the short verses really get to the point and convey the message of the Tao. The pages are also colorful and well designed. This is a great book for students of the Tao or those who love Dr. Dyers work.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The Tao must be Felt and Lived, January 23, 2011

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Bob Rosenberg (Palm Beach Gardens, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A New Way of Thinking, A New Way of Being: Experiencing the Tao Te ching (Hardcover)

I would call Wayne Dyer's "Tao Te Ching" themed book "second hand". It is filled with facts but they are clearly written from memory, not inspiration. It is said that if you intuitively grasp the first verse or chapter, there is no need to read the rest. True spiritual texts must be grasped with spirit, not mind. As the first line goes "If you can talk about it, it's not the real Tao".

Taoism is path via-negativa. Most of Wayne Dyer's readers want more and more information. The pursuit of knowledge requires learning more everyday. The Tao requires letting go of more and more everyday (paraphrased from the Tao Te Ching). To intuit the Tao you must feel Wuji. In other traditions it is called Sunyata, Ayn Soph, Ku. This is the Absolute Ultimate and is no-thing. This is what many fear and run from their entire lives. Wuji appears to be the existential fear but in reality, it is true salvation. Nothing need be done, just calmly observe without judgment. All that is false will vanish, melt away or be seen as false, all that is Real remains.

As far as good translations, I would recommend Stephen Mitchell's or the version from "Skylight Illuminations" for the explanations. When it comes to the Tao, less is best. The Tao Te Ching can only be understood by the Heart so I do not recommend Wayne Dyer's cerebral approach.