The Tao of Healing: Meditations for Body and Spirit (Paperback)

by Haven Trevino (Author), M.D. Gerald G. Jampolsky M.D. (Foreword), Gerald G. Jampolsky (Author) "BEFORE the birth of the physical There was the birth of potential..." (more)
Key Phrases: true healer

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Product Description
Haven Trevio, a lifelong student of Taoism, was in the final stages of Lou Gehrig's disease when he wrote this book. His modern adaptation of the Tao Te Ching lends itself beautifully to the subject of healing. These meditations offer insight, humor, and hope.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; 2nd edition (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577311116
• ISBN-13: 978-1577311119
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #211,659 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for healers and those in need of healing., August 7, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

The Tao Of Healing: Meditations For Body And Spirit, Second Edition, is a beautiful book, both in its content and its presentation. Haven Trevino says it is his "adaption of the Tao Te Ching, or 'Way of Life,' which first appeared around 600 B.C." Lao Tzu is believed to be the author of Tao Te Ching, which has been translated innumerable times. Trevino, a lifelong student of the Tao Te Ching, chose to use Lao Tzu's wisdom on the art of healing. Seriously ill himself, Trevino says his translation taught him that "beneath our shells of pain and darkness lives a light that transcends description, and all it takes to reunite us is our intention to do so. This light, or love, is who we truly are, and true healing is remembering this simple truth." Love and ancient wisdom permeates Trevino's verses. Each verse is meant to be quietly savored and reflected upon as it gently brings insight and inspiration to the student. Lao Tzu and Trevino both clearly understand human frailties. Gerald Jampolsky, M.D., well-known for his own writing on spiritual healing, wrote the preface to Trevino's book. He says that "reading this book is like listening to the heart of the universe sing an ancient melody of truth and wisdom." He adds it is "about giving and receiving, loving and forgiving, and simply being." Readers, whether healers or in need of healing, will find in The Tao Of Healing the enlightenment they need for their journey.

Sandra Smith, Reviewer

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tne Most Accessible and Honest Version of the Tao Te Ching, March 5, 2000

By	K. Wheaton "valleygardener" (Napa Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this small volumne at my local bookstore when they were going out of business. I spent several hours browsing through the volumnes and this was the one that spoke to me. At first glance I did not realize that it was yet another translation of the Tao Te Ching. When reading the introduction while waiting in line I thought, oh silly me! I have several other versions but none seems so sweetly honest. Perhaps it is because the author wrote this book during the last stages of a terminal illness. Perhaps it resonates because my father recently completed his journey here on earth. Enough simple yet profound wisdom to last a lifetime. Highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, January 18, 2008

By	maven "maven" (ny, ny) - See all my reviews

this is a beautiful rendition of the tao for healing. it is incredibly rich. i couldn't recommend it more highly.