Join me in an unusual but deeply fulfilling journey as I work my way through the Tao te Ching, that ancient Chinese book of wisdom and spirituality that didn't draw me away from a Christ-centered faith, but actually helped me hold onto it.
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19 Jun 2022
In conclusion... (chapter 81)
After two and a half years, we've reached the very last episode of the Tao te Ching! I'm not sure what's next for me, but at least for now, I'll stop regular posting here as I focus on some other pressing things in life and brainstorm possible future ideas. This chapter is a nice summary of three of the key themes of the Tao te Ching that we've focused on in these last few years: 1. Wisdom over learning 2. Using too many words 3. The selfless ideal See more and contact me at www.corey...
22 May 2022
Minimalism and the Taoist utopia (chapter 80)
Chapter 80 presents Lao Tzu's vision of the ideal society, the "Taoist utopia". Although it is not a "realistic" picture at first glance, writing it off would be a big mistake. The chapter not only praises minimalism and simple living, but also contains a thinly veiled but cutting cultural critique that is just as relevant today as it was 2600 years ago. 1. The simple life - minimalism and Christian activist Shane Claiborne's "Irresistible Revolution" 2. The cultural critique - overpopulation...
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