The Resource Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living, C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins
Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living, C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins
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The item Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living, C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Austin Public Library.
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- Summary
- "Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools. Authors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into 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. This book offers readers: A clear explanation of what Taoism is and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily life Simple exercises 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 An exploration of the origins and background of Taoism, including the various sects and schools of thought An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and the powerful way of De (the cradle of power, virtue and life) 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"--
- Language
- eng
- Label
- Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living
- Title
- Taoism for beginners
- Title remainder
- a guide to balanced living
- Statement of responsibility
- C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools. Authors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into 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. This book offers readers: A clear explanation of what Taoism is and how to apply its most salient tenets and teachings to your daily life Simple exercises 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 An exploration of the origins and background of Taoism, including the various sects and schools of thought An informative discussion of key Taoist concepts, including wu-wei (nonaction), yin and yang, and the powerful way of De (the cradle of power, virtue and life) 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"--
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- Simpkins, C. Alexander
- Dewey number
- 299.514
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- no index present
- LC call number
- BL1920
- LC item number
- .S56 2020
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
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- Simpkins, Annellen M.
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- Tao
- Taoism
- Spiritual life
- Spiritual life
- Tao
- Taoism
- Label
- Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living, C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159)
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- volume
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- text
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- txt
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- Control code
- on1139145953
- Dimensions
- 20 cm
- Extent
- 159 pages
- Isbn
- 9780804852685
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1139145953
- Label
- Taoism for beginners : a guide to balanced living, C. Alexander Simpkins and Annellen Simpkins
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159)
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Control code
- on1139145953
- Dimensions
- 20 cm
- Extent
- 159 pages
- Isbn
- 9780804852685
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1139145953
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