Tao Book Giveaway - Summer's End

For the final Tao Book Giveaway of 2010, I'm going to offer a choice between three books that approach the topic of Taoism from three different directions. As with the giveaway in July, two names will be drawn. The first individual gets to choose one of the three books to receive and the second name drawn will get to choose one of the two remaining books. You all have until 11:59 p.m. on Labor Day (September 6) to indicate your interest via the comments section for this post OR by sending me an email. As in the past, the selected books will be shipped anywhere in the world with a mailing address at no cost to those receiving them.

The three books are

• Simple Taoism: A Guide to Living in Balance by Alexander Simpkins & Annellen Simpkins
• Tao & Longevity: Mind-Body Transformation by Huai-Chin Nan (Wen Kuan Chu translator)
  
• Cha Dao: The Way of Tea, Tea As a Way of Life by Solala Towler
  

Simple Taoism
Simple Taoism is designed to help the reader understand what Taoism is about and to help apply its best aspects to everyday living. Divided into three parts, the book outlines the background and development of the philosophy, illustrated with stories to bring history to life. It explains key concepts and shows ways to incorporate the insights for Taoism into one's life through such activities as meditation, breathing exercises, and exploring the natural world.
(Amazon.com)

Tao & Longevity
A discussion of Taoist theories, symbols, methods and the results of meditation from a psychological-physiological point of view. Includes the use of meditation to promote a long and healthy life, and outlines the effects of opening up ch'i energy.
(GoodReads.com)

Cha Dao
In China, the art and practice of drinking tea is about much more than merely soaking leaves in a cup of hot water. The tradition is rooted in Daoism, and emerged from a philosophy that honored living a life of grace and gratitude, balance and harmony, and fulfillment and enjoyment - what the ancient Chinese called Cha Dao, or the Way of Tea.

Cha Dao takes us on a fascinating journey through the Way of Tea, from its origins in the sacred mountains and temples of ancient China, through its links to Daoist concepts such as Wu Wei or non-striving and the Value of Worthlessness, to the affinity between Tea Mind and the Japanese spirit of Zen. Interspersed are a liberal helping of quotes from the great tea masters of the past, anecdotes from the author's own trips to China, and traditional tea stories from China and Japan. The unique health benefits of tea are also explored, and a chapter is devoted to describing the history, characteristics and properties of 25 different tea varieties.
(Singing Dragon Books)