TAO of Letting Go: Meditation For Modern Living [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Bruce Frantzis (Author, Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 23, 2008

Let Go to Reclaim Your Inner Life
Listen to this 6-CD set to learn powerful methods to let go of your tension, fear, anger, and pain. Calmly turn inward to awaken the great human potential in yourself.

Bruce Frantzis’ books, CDs, and DVDs are unique in their practicality and relevance to modern life. The Water Method of Taoism has been transmitted for thousands of years from teacher to disciple in an unbroken chain. The Taoist lineage to which Frantzis belongs is directly linked to that of Lao Tse, author of the Tao Te Ching, the second most translated book in the world. Now Frantzis shares these ancient teachings to help you move closer to feeling truly alive and joyful.

Disc One
Meditation Fundamentals
1. Introduction
2. Why meditate?
3. Overview of meditation
4. Taoist meditation
5. A new view of the world
6. Breathing and body awareness
7. Fire and Water methods
8. Body alignments for sitting meditation

Disc Two
Becoming Present
1. Becoming present
2. Recognizing tension
3. Recognizing strength
4. Something that doesn’t feel quite right
5. Recognizing contraction
6. Putting everything together
7. Breathing and meditation

Disc Three
Letting Go
1. How to let go
2. The dissolving process
3. What should I let go of?
4. Letting go internally and externally
5. Beyond past, present, and future
6. Dissolving practice session
7. Dissolving emotions
8. Resolving and using shock
9. Dissolving review

Disc Four
Fear, Fog & Greed
1. The 1,000 agendas
2. Fear
3. Dissolving fear
4. Fog
5. Multiple releases into emptiness
6. Deceptive internal dialogue
7. Depression
8. Greed
9. Expectations

Disc Five
Anger and Pain
1. Anger and frustration
2. Physical pain
3. The pain of thought
4. Emotional pain
5. The loss of a loved one
6. Other kinds of loss

Disc Six
Putting It All Together
1. Love and compassion
2. Anxiety
3. Perfection
4. The monkey mind and distraction
5. Distraction after clearing blocks
6. Always dissolve downwards
7. Feeling your energy
8. Review: four signs of a blockage
9. Meditation is a circular process
10. A liturgy to help you meditate

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Frantzis’ style of teaching demystifies ancient Chinese Taoist arts that have rarely, if ever, been taught in the West."
—Elizabeth Whitney, Yoga Journal

"Frantzis has spent most of his life studying various martial arts, meditation, and traditional Eastern healing systems. His fluency in Chinese and Japanese has allowed him to pursue these arts to an unprecedented depth for a Westerner."
—Clarence Lu, contributing writer, Inside Kung Fu

"The dissolving process described in this book gives practitioners an immediate tool for altering patterns of being that contribute to their suffering. That is the gift of the Water method."
—Michael J. Salveson, advanced instructor, past president, Rolf Institute

"I've read a number of books on meditation, but The Tao of Letting Go brings an aspect of this ancient practice to light that was previously unfamiliar to me. Along with an introduction to the Taoist Water method, detailed descriptions of beneficial meditation postures and author-guided practice sessions round out this 'meditation for modern living.'"
—New Consciousness Review

“Collections strong in Taoism, meditation and spirituality will find a powerful pick in Bruce Frantzis' Tao of Letting Go: Meditation for Modern Living, which teaches techniques to help people overcome obstacles and learn to relax.”
—Midwest Book Review


From the Trade Paperback edition.

About the Author

Bruce Frantzis spent more than a decade following the Taoist path of warrior/healer/priest in China, where he was trained by some of its greatest masters. He is the first known Westerner to hold authentic lineages in chi gung, ba gua, tai chi, hsing-i, and Taoist meditation. Frantzis also studied in Japan and India for five years and has extensive experience in Zen, Vajrayana Buddhism, yoga, Kundalini, energetic healing therapies, and Taoist Fire and Water traditions.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books (December 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556437897
• ISBN-13: 978-1556437892
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.9 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,186,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Relax into your heart or being", July 8, 2009

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Julie Clayton "Julie Clayton ~New Consciousne... (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TAO of Letting Go: Meditation for Modern Living (Paperback)

I've read a number of books on meditation, but The Tao of Letting Go brings an aspect of this ancient practice to light that was previously unfamiliar to me. The Taoist tradition apparently includes a Water method" techniques; deep practices for "dissolving" internal blockages (physical or emotional), which eventually can bring a sense of compassion, balance, and wisdom. The actual term for dissolving (or letting go) is "sung shin," which means "to relax into your heart or being."
The Water method is a three-pronged teaching of meditation that is practical rather than cerebral. Along with an introduction to the Taoist Water method, detailed descriptions of beneficial meditation postures and author-guided practice sessions round out this "meditation for modern living." As with any meditation practice, it is a way of living rather than an isolated or quick-fix event, so be prepared to settle in to a powerful and rewarding creative process and to awaken your internal life-force energy.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Practical Guide to Meditation is a Gem, July 9, 2009

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S. Kansky (Prescott, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TAO of Letting Go: Meditation for Modern Living (Paperback)

This book is a delight to read. No mumbo jumbo here. This meditation is easy to learn and very effective for clearing out whatever is bothering you. Let this book take you by the hand and guide you step by step in your meditation practice. This book builds on Relaxing Into Your Being, The Water Method of Taoist Meditation Series, Volume 1 and The Great Stillness: The Water Method of Taoist Meditation Series, Vol. 2 to gently teach you how to recognize and feel subtle emotional blockages and clear them out once and for all.

Rich in practical tips, from how to sit with good posture so that you are free from distraction, and how to deal with mental fog and depression, grief, and emotional pain, this book is easy to follow and understand. I have never read such a clearly written book on meditation.

Chi practices for your health, such as chi gung and tai chi, can help you meditate more easily. If you want to further your progress towards a healthier and happier life, I also recommend Bruce Frantzis' other books, such as The CHI Revolution: Harnessing the Healing Power of Your Life Force, Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body: Chi Gung for Lifelong Health [OPENING THE ENERGY GATES OF YO], and Tai Chi: Health for Life.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Tao of Letting Go!, July 27, 2009

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William I. Morehead "W. Morehead" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TAO of Letting Go: Meditation for Modern Living (Paperback)

In the book " The Tao of Letting Go", Chi Master Bruce Frantzis give the reader very clear practices that give birth to that most sacred gift of understanding the depth of the human experience. The guided meditations help to explore and discover that which enhances health, longevity, and vitality.