Taoism Ken Cohen One of the West’s leading authorities on the Tao introduces you to this effortless philosophy for living. Complete introduction to Taoism covers: origins, philosophy, and religion; meditation; prayers and rituals; diet, poetry, and much more.
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In his 80th year, the great sage Lao-Tzu made a difficult journey to the western gate of China. He was disillusioned that others were unwilling to learn his path to natural goodness and harmony with nature. A border guard asked the old man to write down his wisdom. The result was the Tao Te Ching, which remains China's most enduring sacred text. Now, over 2,000 years later, one of the West's leading authorities on the Tao introduces listeners to this effortless philosophy for living on Taoism: Essential Teachings of the Way and Its Power. For the first time, listeners have at their fingertips a concise, spirited introduction to what is considered to be one of the most complex wisdom traditions. In easy-to-follow language, Ken Cohen unfolds Lao-Tzu's vast spiritual legacy, from its historical origins to the prayers, rituals, and meditations that make it a vibrant philosophy for living in the modern world.
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Ken Cohen is a renowned Taoist initiate, China scholar, and qigong master. Ken Cohen began learning qigong and Taoist healing arts in 1968. He trained in Chinese language and Taoist texts at Queens College, the New School for Social Research, and with Dr. Michel Strickmann at the University of California–Berkeley. In 1973, he was one of six students chosen by Alan Watts for private study of Taoism. Ken Cohen is an ordained Interfaith Minister and a graduate of the New Seminary. He is the author of the internationally acclaimed book, The Way of Qigong: The Art and Science of Chinese Energy Healing. Ken Cohen is an adjunct professor at Union Graduate School and presents at universities and conferences throughout the world.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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Intelligible, Practical Presentation of Non-Western Thought,
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This review is from: Taoism: Essential Teachings of the Way and Its Power (Audio Cassette)
Ken Cohen, like his friend and mentor Alan Watts, is not only a clear, strong writer; but also an inspiring lecturer/teacher.Taoism is a 4 1/2 hr. course covering Taoism as religion, as philosophy, its influence on the arts and science of China, and how it connects and contrasts with other systems of thought, both Chinese and Western. This course is presented on a practical basis with the goal of improving the quality of one's life and health. This is demonstrated right from the start with Ken Cohen's careful enunciation of Chinese words. Because of the relational nature of Taoist thinking, some areas could be difficult or even strange, except for the excellence of the presentation. An unusual section is given on Chinese (Taoist) poetry. This type of poetry strives to express directly an experience from Nature, the experience being more important than cleverness with words. The principles are illustrated using Ken Cohen's own translations of classical poerty. Then he invites the listener to "cap" a poem by adding a line to one he provides. Finally the listener is encouraged to try alternating lines with friends, the poems finishing themselves. Feng Shui (geomancy) is presented through the relational "5 element" scheme. But it is also pointed out that the Earth can be considered to have "meridians" and by using standing meditation, one can relate the body's meridians to those of the Earth. Not only for Feng Shui, but also for the other areas of Taoist thought, Ken Cohen emphasizes the bottom line is harmony, balance and sense. Anecotes drawn from a lifetime of study are included to help demonstate important ideas.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent introduction to Taoism,
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This review is from: Taoism: Essential Teachings of the Way and Its Power (Audio Cassette)
These tapes cover Taoist philosophy perfectly. Ken Cohen is the best at explaining Taoism in an interesting way. If you want to learn Taoist meditations and Feng Shuei you will like it alot.
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