Taoism for Beginners

Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to learn and apply core concepts, principles, and techniques that will help to turn around your life and reach the full potential.

Author Ather Suhail has used his years of learning and study in meditation, texts, and Chinese philosophy to provide readers with an understanding of Taoism in simple and lucid language.

What is inside the book:

• In chapter 1, Meaning of Taoism, its ancient history and teachings of two great Taoists Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
• In chapter 2, Taoism basic concepts such as Wu Chi, Tao, The one and path of return.In chapter 3, concept of Wu Wei (non-action): its practical usage with examples.
• In chapter 3, concept of Wu Wei (non-action): its practical usage with examples.
• In chapter 4, concept of Yin Yang: which is a combination of two equal and opposite forces like fire and ice or day and night will be discussed. Understanding yin yang can help in business and personal life. Contrary to conventional wisdom Yin Yang is not of two but of four types.
  Good Yang is like summer
  Good Yin is like spring
  Bad Yang is like autumn
  Bad Yin is like winter
• In chapter 5, the concept of Wu(non-being), Yu(being), and P'u which can be compared to an uncarved block of clay will be discussed, and also the concept of emptiness, in which reader will learn that why value lies in not the cup but the empty space of a cup.
• In chapter 6, the concept of 'theory of five elements known also as wuxing will be discussed in detail.
• In chapter 7, the Taoist diet will be explained in detail and how to follow it for a healthier mind and body?
• In chapter 8, different Taoist exercises and meditation techniques that readers can use daily will be mentioned.
• In chapter 9, detail about paths a reader can take to become a Taoist.

How readers can benefit from this book:

• They will realize that how living in harmony with Tao the guiding principle of the universe will help them in realizing their true potential.
• How they can harness the energy of the universe by meditation and learn to extend their mental and physical capabilities.
• By deep understanding of the yin yang concept, they will be able to avoid the mistakes that even high achievers make.
• By inculcating Wu Wei in life they can avoid unnecessary stress and perform any task to perfection.