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  • Taoist Teachings

  • By: Lieh Tzu
  • Narrated by: Russell Stamets
  • Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Taoist Teachings

By: Lieh Tzu
Narrated by: Russell Stamets
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The history of Taoist philosophy may be conveniently divided into three stages: the primitive stage, the stage of development, and the stage of degeneration.

The first of these stages is only known to us through the medium of a single semi-historical figure, the philosopher Lao Tzu, whose birth is traditionally assigned to the year 604 BC. Some would place the beginnings of Taoism much earlier than this, and consequently regard Lao Tzu rather as an expounder than as the actual founder of the system; just as Confucianism — that is, a moral code based on filial piety and buttressed by altruism and righteousness — may be said to have flourished long before Confucius.

The two oases, however, are somewhat dissimilar. The teachings of Lao Tzu, as preserved in the Tao Te Ching, are not such as one can easily imagine being handed down from generation to generation among the people at large. The principle on which they are based is simple enough, but their application to everyday life is surrounded by difficulties. It is hazardous to assert that any great system of philosophy has sprung from the brain of one man; but the assertion is probably as true of Taoism as of any other body of speculation.

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Powerful Parable style teaching!

There is a history and evolution of Taoist thought that this great title highlights. Russell Stamets providesn the perfect tone and atmosphere in which to receive it.

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