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'Following the great tradition of Taoist-Confucian-Buddhist wisdom books, The Book of the Heart teaches calm perseverance in daily practice-the Way itself. It is a gift for which I am deeply grateful.'-Sam Hamill, poet and author of Basho's Ghost
These inspirational and poetic teachings, written by
Loy Ching-Yuen was an accomplished Taoist master and a student of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Chi Kung.
Trevor Carolan is a poet and freelance journalist specializing in Pacific Rim cultural affaris. Bella Chen was born in Shanghai, China, in 1937 and is a member of the Federation of British Columbial Writers.
Contents
Translator's preface
Translator's introduction
Prelude
On purifying the heart
Cultivating the heart
On tao
On enlightenment
Everyday practice
These inspirational and poetic teachings, written by
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a modern Taoist master, will be a compelling source of reflection for all those acquainted with the Tao-te Ching, the Analects of confucius, the Buddhist sutras, or the Zen poetry of Han Shan, Basho, and Ryokan. Loy Ching-Yuen stresses the importance of practice rather than speech or ideals. Viewing the heart as the center of right-mindedness and self-empowerment, he teaches benevolence, humility, and meditation in a refreshing approach to living simply and honeslty in the world.Loy Ching-Yuen was an accomplished Taoist master and a student of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Chi Kung.
Trevor Carolan is a poet and freelance journalist specializing in Pacific Rim cultural affaris. Bella Chen was born in Shanghai, China, in 1937 and is a member of the Federation of British Columbial Writers.
Contents
Translator's preface
Translator's introduction
Prelude
On purifying the heart
Cultivating the heart
On tao
On enlightenment
Everyday practice
Show Less
ISBN
877735808
Publication
Shambhala Boston and London