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Friday, February 6, 2009

Make Me One With Everything

This blog serves two purposes. First, like any other personal blog, it's filled with my observations, experiences, insights and questions on a myriad of topics. It's second function is to serve as a sort of hub for those seeking to learn more about Taoistic thought. To this end, I search the web every week to find new blogs and websites to add to the right sidebar.

For those of you visiting because you want to become a Taoist and/or you want to deepen your understanding of this philosophical perspective, I thought I would take the time today to provide a more detailed list of the links. What you will find below are predominantly websites that are educational, in nature. I will highlight Taoist blogs at another time. [Note: Italicized words indicate they are quoted from the site itself.]

About the Tao
In ancient China, the keeper of the Imperial Library, Lao Tzu, was famous for his wisdom. Perceiving the growing corruption of the government, he left for the countryside. On his way, the guard at the city gates asked Lao Tzu to write out the essence of his understanding to benefit future generations. Lao Tzu wrote the Tao Te Ching, left, and was never heard of again.

The Tao Te Ching (also called "The Tao", "The Dao" or the "Dao De Jing"), by Lao Tzu, is one of the most influential books in history. It is the source of famous Chinese sayings such as "Those who know do not speak, those who speak, do not know" and "Even a 1,000 mile journey starts with a single step".

This site includes images and quotes of Lao Tzu as well as explanations of yin & yang, and Taoist philosophy.

How to Become a Taoist (wikiHow -- The How-to Manual That You Can Edit)
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that is becoming popular in the West for its emphasis on simplicity, naturalness, and harmony. It is sometimes classified as a religion, but unlike most religions, modern philosophical Taoism does not require any specific form of initiation.

Center of Traditional Taoist Studies
The Center of Traditional Taoist Studies is a non-profit 501(C)(3) religious organization committed to promoting Taoist ideas and practices. Our mission is to make available unambiguous teachings in Taoist philosophy, physical arts, and religion; and to further instruct individuals in ancient practical techniques that improve health and inspire contentment in everyday life.

Dao Is Open
The Dao Is Open website is devoted to developing a better understanding of Dao (Tao) and De (Te), as exemplified in the works of Laozi (Lao Tzu) and Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu).

Mr Sage's Philosophical Taoist Website
Hello, I'm a Philosophical Taoist. This site has other pages dealing with Taoist theories and other great links. This website's intent is to give a more scientific, astro-physics, philosophical, as well as traditional esoteric view on Taoism. May you find harmony along your path. :)
[Note: The link takes you to a web archive of this site. I have yet to find the site reconstituted with a new host.]

Taoism Directory
This site provides numerous resources.

Taoism Info
Lao Tzu and Taoism can not be separated. Lao tzu is considered the father of Taoism, so when one studies Lao Tzu he/she studies Taoism too.

The Taoism of Lao Tzu is not a religion as one may think. Though Taoism exists as religion - the Lao TzuTaoist religion - the Lao Tzu's Taoism is a philosophical path. That is the path uniting man and Tao. This is why when we talk about Lao Tzu and Taoism we may Talk about Tao or the Way too.

When we study Taoism and Tao we follow some classic books like Tao Te Ching. This book is wrote by Lao Tzu and presents the main Taoist terms and concepts. Here you can learn about what is Tao and what is meant by the concept of Taoist Way.

This site provides teachings about the life and concepts of Lao Tzu, about Tao, and Tao Te Ching . You may browse it by clicking the links published in the summary section below.

Taoist Philosophy (from HowStuffWorks.com)
A brief exposition on the topic.

The Taoistic Source
Taoism is not a religion. Gods and the afterlife are vague, almost non-existant. It is all about here and now: how to live a pleasant life, without causing unnecessary commotion or distress. Tao, the Way, is a kind of natural law behind all of creation. The one who can harmonize with it is sure to find bliss.

The TaoWoods Center
The TaoWoods Center is a Taoist spiritual organization located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We provide our members with a variety of products, services and resources they can use as they follow their path of spiritual growth and development. The following announcements are for the benefit of our members and visitors. [Note: You can sign-up for a free Taoist Daily Quote to be sent to you via email.]

True Tao
A site with a bevy of resources and links.

Taoism Initiation Page
Another site with oodles of information.

YinYangNature
Provides a FAQ about philosophical Taoism

If you know of a site or resource related to Taoism not listed in my right sidebar, please point the way in the comments section or send me an email directly.

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