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Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance Paperback - 1999

by C. Alexander Simpkins; Annellen M. Simpkins

"Simple Taoism" outlines the background and development of the philosophy, illustrated with stories to bring its history to life. The book then explains ways to incorporate the spiritual themes of Taoism into one's own life.


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Simple Taoism is designed to help the reader understand what Taoism is about and to help apply its best aspects to everyday living. Divided into three parts, the book outlines:

  • A clear explanation of Taoism and how to apply its best aspects to your daily life.
  • Simple instructions for exercises to lead a fuller life--meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan.
  • An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and Te (power virtue, life).

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Much of what is known of early Chinese philosophies comes from the work of two famous historians, father and son, Ssu-ma Tan (d. 110 B.C.) and his son Ssu-ma Ch'ien (145-86 B.C.).

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  • Title Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance
  • Author C. Alexander Simpkins; Annellen M. Simpkins
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Original ed.
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Tuttle Publishing, North Clarendon, Vermont, U.S.A.
  • Date May 1999
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780804831734 / 0804831734
  • Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.5 x 5.2 x 0.6 in (16.51 x 13.21 x 1.52 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Taoism
  • Library of Congress subjects Hygiene, Taoist, Taoism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99-24271
  • Dewey Decimal Code 299.514

About the author

Drs. C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins live in San Diego and are both psychologists who have specialized in studies of the mind. They have devoted many years to the study of hypnosis and have taught meditation skills to people of all ages. They have also spent the past 25 years involved in the martial arts as practitioners, instructors, and writers. Their work in meditation spans their two worlds of professional interest: martial arts and psychology, adding a unique and comprehensive perspective to this book. In addition to contributing regularly to martial arts publications, they are the authors of Principles of Meditation, Living Meditation, Zen Around the World, and Meditation from Thought to Action, all published by Tuttle.
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