{"product_id":"taoism-for-beginners-by-annellen-simpkins-9780804852685","title":"Taoism for Beginners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaoism for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts, and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins draw upon their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts, and Eastern philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the holistic pathway to a life more in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers readers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear explanation of what Taoism is\u003c\/strong\u003e and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple exercises\u003c\/strong\u003e to enable you to lead a calmer and more mindful, connected life—taking in a range of practices that include meditation, breathing, chi kung, and tai chi chuan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eexploration of the origins and background of Taoism\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the various sects and schools of thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including \u003cem\u003ewu-wei\u003c\/em\u003e (non-action), \u003cem\u003eyin and yang\u003c\/em\u003e, and the powerful way of \u003cem\u003eDe\u003c\/em\u003e (the cradle of power, virtue, and life).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition has been updated by the author to include the connections between Taoism and mindfulness and meditation, as well as ritualised practices to heighten mind-body connection in order to control \u003cem\u003echi\u003c\/em\u003e (energy). Taoist principles and concepts have guided people on the path to harmony, wholeness, balance, and greater well-being for millennia. This beginning resource makes an ancient religion, its practices, and history accessible for a twenty-first-century reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854012535020,"sku":"9780804852685","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15082393482474.jpg?v=1759231653","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/taoism-for-beginners-by-annellen-simpkins-9780804852685","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}