6 Books on Taoist Philosophy and Practice Indigenous to China, Taoism emphasizes inner and outer forms of philosophy and practice including meditation, internal alchemy, feng shui, and qigong. While there are a range of philosophical schools and practices, the common goal of Taoist practice is cultivating a deep and harmonious connection with the Tao, often

Illuminating the Mind to See One's Nature: The Root of Taoist Inner Practice An Excerpt from Taoist Inner Alchemy By Master Huang Yuanji & Ge Guolong Translate by Mattias Daly About This Excerpt Taoism and Buddhism, specifically Chan Buddhism, share many similar ideas including the concept and practice of inner cultivation, the nature of emptiness

Thomas Cleary (1949—2021) was one of the twentieth century’s greatest translators of Asian classics. He was extremely prolific, translating and authoring countless works. Shambhala Publications has published over sixty. His books have sold millions of copies and his translations have in turn been translated into over twenty languages worldwide. His first published project, in collaboration