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Tao Poster Shop
The Single Step Media Poster Shop is our sister web site that sells posters with Taoist and Zen Buddhist themes. Go to www.singlestep.info Here are some samples:
Books
No one wants to read a whole book off a computer screen. Fortunately, the Tao is one of the cheapest books you could buy (US$7-$17.50 for the ones I'm recommending here). Ironically, the latest 'Far Side' will cost you double what you'll pay for one of the greatest books in human history. Here's some Taos I've owned and loved:
First
timers
Stephen Mitchell's translation is quite modern although it loses some of its
classic flavor in the process. Available as a (quite good) audio tape for busy
people.
Book
version here
Cassette version here
Illustrated
Great prints of Chinese paintings. Otherwise, the same author and
translation as above.
Tao
Te Ching : An Illustrated Journey
A
fresh & different perspective
The Tao of Gung Fu -Bruce Lee - Interesting application of the
Tao with surprisingly deep insight. Very little translation, but very
practical application. Did you ever see anyone beat Bruce Lee?
The
Tao of Gung Fu : A Study in the Way
Comic version
The Sayings of Lao Zi - Asiapac Publications - Great graphics in an easy
to read format. More of an interpretation with examples than translation.
In two parts, but either one works fine on is own.
Sayings
of Lao Zi - Part 1
People
who can read a little Chinese or Japanese or
want to study different versions seriously
Robert G. Henricks - Lau Tzu's Tao Te Ching - Features original Chinese text
and detailed commentary.
Lao
Tzu's Tao Te Ching
Qigong is one of the fastest growing
adjuncts to Western health care. Connecting your body energy with the way of
nature, Qigong is one of the Taoist Sciences. This book is for people wanting to know what
works and how to use it.
Qigong for Living
A great version of the Tao, titled, The Sayings of Laotzu, is available from Cave Books if you're in Taiwan. There, it is packaged with Lin Yutang's, quite different, translation lot's of extra notes in Chinese, original text, and Modern Chinese. Outside of Taiwan, try this one:
People
who can read Chinese fluently or for Christians
R. B. Blakney - Lot's of comparisons to the Greek classics and the
Bible in the commentary of the Taiwanese translation. I've not sighted
this American edition, but the translation is pretty solid and the price is
right..
The
Way of Life : Tao Te Ching
Popular
alternative
A big hit for years, this a an off-beat, Western perspective featuring the very
cute Pooh-bear.
The
Tao of Pooh
Another
alternative
Many visitors to this site became interested in the Tao after hearing Dr. Wayne
Dyer speak. I haven't read this book myself but put it here after
recommendations from visitors to this site. Have a look.
Change Your Thoughts -
Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
Gateway
to the Chinese ClassicsYou'll never understand what Lao Tzu or Confucius are saying even if you can read modern Chinese OK. It's like reading Shakespearean English except much harder. If you can read Chinese on an intermediate level, this is the book that will have you reading the classics in no time. Lots of examples and exercises. $17
That Yin Yang Symbol is so popular it gets everywhere including on these products:
Jumbo
Sport Bag with Yin Yang logo
1½" (4 cm) wide shoulder strap with shoulder pad. PVC twill. 14" wide x 32" long
x 16" tall (35 x 81 x 40cm). US$45
Yin Yang Adult Long Sleeve T-Shirt
100% preshrunk cotton with design printed on the front, 5.6 oz with
shoulder-to-shoulder tape with a seamless collar, and double needle construction
throughout.
Yin Yang Keychain
Gold-trimmed pin; 1 1/8" (2.8cm) wide. What
else is there to say? US$3
Yin Yang Uniform Pin
Also pretty obvious. Best of all
US$1.50
Zoppini Tao Link
It's a fashion trend that some of my friends are fond of, so I thought I'd list
this here. If you recognise what it is from the image the I don't need to
explain any more. US$18
Yin
Yang Door Beads
Gateway Beaded Curtains are 36" x 72" (91x182cm), making them ideal for any standard doorway.
Includes a rugged, wooden crossbeam and eyelets for easy mounting anywhere. US$15
