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Cook Ding's Kitchen: A Kung Fu Carry Out Practical Daoism in Everyday life A Personal Exploration of Daoism, Aikido, Taijiquan and Life in General by [Rick Matz]

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"Philosophy practiced is the goal of learning."
Thoreau

This book contains an expansion of some selected articles from the Cook Ding's Kitchen blog (http://CookDingsKitchen.blogspot.com) on the integration of philosophical Daoism with daily life.

Drawing on the teachings of the Daoist sage Zhuang Zi (Chuang Tse), the lives of contemporary people and the practice of the internal martial arts of Aikido, Taijiquan, Xingyiquan and Yiquan; the author shows philosophical Daoism can provide a path of us to lead our daily lives.

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December 16, 2012
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00APMODI8
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 285 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 54 pages
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TaiRuiKe

Enjoyable and insightful read

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012

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This book touches on some deep concepts and also covers a wide range of topics. To me as I was reading this book it felt more like an inspirational book that also shares insightful gems and insights along the way through the many stories within. I can see reading this book again again when looking for inspirations at various times in my future. Also, there are a number of links back to the Cook Ding's Kitchen Blog and others which I also liked for further reading.

There are 7 Chapters in this book:
1. The Practical Daoism of Cook Ding
2. Philosophy Practiced
3. The No Named Daoist
4. The Master Mover
5. Solo Training in Martial Arts
6. Wuji
7. Austere Training

Each Chapter are like little Stories within stories that each can stand on their own that also connect back to this author's main concept and title of this book. My two favorite Chapters were "Philosophy Practiced" and "The No Named Doaist" as they really make some good points that are always well worth revisiting.

All in all it's a good book and hence the 4 stars rating. It's a pretty quick read and covers a lot of interesting topic. So, to sum it up... simply said "An enjoyable read"

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walt

Tasty!

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2013

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There is a certain spirit pervading the selections in this book, and I'm guessing that it's that of the author. But unlike so many published approaches to Daoism, his is aimed directly at "ordinary life," and how the principles of various Eastern arts and outlooks are relevant within it. As with so many Asian arts, the book carries a flavor of elegance, and soul.

Its tone reminded me of an old quote attributed to Stewart Brand: "On the one hand information wants to be expensive, because it's so valuable. The right information in the right place just changes your life. On the other hand, information wants to be free...." Cook Ding's Kitchen satisfies, I think, both aspects of that idea: data with implications that can change your life, and offered generously, costing only a little attention from the reader.

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Paul

Practical Daoism from Detroit

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2013

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As a Chinese, I have always been impressed by the profundity of Cook Ding's story by Zhuangzi, a contemporary to Laozi and under similar philosophical mind-set. Rick's cook Ding's Kitchen demonstrated his deep interest in classical Eastern, in particular Chinese, culture and his good understand of it, both rational and experiential. He wrote fluently, sharing his personal journey in Eastern philosophy; him a practical Daoist philosopher, more into Chinese culture than many contemporary Chinese who are interested just in making a few more bucks. A close encounter with a personal touch. Highly recommended.

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Colin Myles

Just Do

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013

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Great book, which reminded me that mastery is all about doing. This book will assist you to remember how to become centred and that it is not all about the big,bold,brash and boastful.

To paraphrase Vince Lombardi aim for perfection and you may get excellence.Reading this book will teach you that becoming a master of the little things will lead to mastering bigger things in your business and life.

Enjoyed it and have no hesitation in recomening it.

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Fuu Miyatani

Cook Ding is tasty

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013

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I have known Rick on-line for a number of years. We have been co-blog readers. I have have always found his posts interesting and informative. When he told me he had a book out I jumped on it to purchase. The cost was even something on my retirement I could afford. I was not sure what to expect from the book but I knew it would be interesting. I was not disappointed, except it ended too soon.

The mix of philosophy , stories of old masters, and his personal practice is educational and entertaining. It is the kind of book that reads fast, yet is informative enough to read again for wisdom and just for fun.

In a world where many times money is spent and followed by disappointment , this is not the case.

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Mr. Twenty Twenty

Makes you think - Makes you Stop Thinking

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013

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Great insights. Simple shares. Great presentation. I am a writer, and the style and the content of Cook Ding, not only makes me smile, but it also gets me thinking and stops me from thinking when I am a bit too "thinky". A great entertaining read, that is simple and profound. Looking forward to more.

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Short and sweet and to the point

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016

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Lot's a sage type knowledge. Short and sweet and to the point.

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Pickles

Get what you pay for

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2015

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Not great but not horrible. It's a quick read. Collection of stories from other writers. I have read all of these stories before, but still enjoyed reading them again.

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Mugen Geo

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2013

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Cook Dings Kitchen has a lovely sense of humour or lightness about it - great book to dip into. Very well written & engaging.

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GCF

Interesting Topic

Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2013

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I've been interested in learning more about martial arts and Eastern philosophy and I picked this book up on a lark. There are some good essays in this book and they are easy to read. There is some food for thought here.

The quality of the book suffered from a few minor editorial issues, but it didn't hinder the reading. I am assuming the book was supposed to have images but all it showed on my Kindle were error messages in their place.

Some of the topics in each chapter do not segue well into each other and it sometimes the reading was a little disjointed, but all-in-all it was a nice read.

teapotmonk

a curious blend

Reviewed in Spain on January 11, 2014

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Interesting stories tell of martial history and famous characters. Fused amongst these are fairly long quotes from original sources that sometimes extend beyond the work of the author. Nevertheless, Rick Matz has produced a work that attempts to see a contemporary relevance in these selected struggles from history, and for that his book is worth a read to anyone looking to find the answers as to why the eastern arts still hold an attraction for many today

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