{"product_id":"tales-from-the-tao-hardcover-by-solala-towler","title":"Tales from the Tao Hardcover by Solala Towler","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n                \n                    \n                        \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        \u003cul\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003eWatkins Publishing\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2017-04-18)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e192\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003epages\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e9781786780416\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e289.17\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003egrams\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e23.24 x 15.32 x 1.57\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003ecm\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                        \u003cbr\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e31 inspiring stories by Chuang Tzu, Lao Tzu, and other Taoist masters—now presented in one easy-to-read volume featuring over 100 photographs. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For thousands of years, students of the Tao have gleaned inspiration and illumination from its parables, and these thought-provoking examples discuss topics ranging from dignity in the face of challenge, to judging character, to how to deal with loss. Whether solidifying a spiritual truth, unravelling a puzzle for contemplation, or providing a moment of humor, these tales are a mainstay of Eastern philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This unique collection brings together the most inspiring, illuminating and downright funny stories from the classical works of Taoist masters, alongside new writing inspired by traditional tales. Set against a backdrop of the mountains, waterfalls and gorges of China, these tales introduce important Taoist ideas about many of the most basic human experiences—including birth, death, loss, pleasure, and how to surrender to the most fundamental experience of the Tao itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterwoven with classic Taoist quotations and illustrated with beautiful photography throughout, these engrossing narratives are as relevant today as they were in the great dynasties of ancient China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolala Towler\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching Taoist philosophy and practice for over 15 years, both in China and the US. He is the editor and publisher of the largest English-speaking Taoist journal, \u003ci\u003eThe Empty Vessel: A Journal of Taoist Philosophy and Practice.\u003c\/i\u003e He leads tours to China to study qigong and visit sacred mountains, and is past president of the National Qigong Association and founding member of the sacred music group, Windhorse. He has written a number of successful books on Taoism and qigong. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Cleare\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally renowned photographer specializing in mountains and landscapes. His inspirational and evocative photographs also illustrate a Watkins edition of the \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n                    \n                \n            \u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":46495451873441,"sku":"BBSNIJ9781786780416","price":24.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9781786780416.jpg?v=1780388307","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/tales-from-the-tao-hardcover-by-solala-towler","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}