Channel: George Thompson

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Description: The yin yang symbol is familiar, yet mysterious. Its story can be traced back to the dawn of Chinese civilisation. Thousands of years later, how can it help you and me in our modern, complex lives? Join me on a hike to find out… ☯ Get free wellness tips and learn how to live long & live well with Master Gu - ONLINE! ⏩⏩ taoistwellness.online/wellness-tips ☯ Support my work with Patreon and get my best pictures as your wallpaper 📸 + other awesome rewards: patreon.com/georgethompson ☯ Or support with a one off payment? Thank you! paypal.me/georgethuk ☯ Listen to Eli and Master Gu's podcast 'Taoalogues': buzzsprout.com/916864 ☯ Tea Time Taoism Full Series What is Taoism? or is it Daoism? The Yin Yang? The Tao? Wu-Wei? The Tao Te Ching? Who is Lao Tze? Taoism 101 with Master Gu from the heart of China: goo.gl/6d2GKE ☯ FOLLOW FOR PICTURES OF THE ACTION Instagram: instagram.com/georgethompson.uk Facebook: facebook.com/georgethompson.uk Twitter: twitter.com/georgethuk ☯ ONLINE TAOISM COMMUNITY Head to: reddit.com/r/taoism If you have a question, google it + "site:www.reddit.com”. That will bring up the previous discussions on that topic. Still have a burning question? Start a new thread and the community will be happy to help. ☯ STUDY TAI CHI WITH MASTER GU Master Gu's site: taoistwellness.com He would be honoured to have you. Drop him an email. ☯ RECOMMENDED READING LIST 🔸Best Book for Beginners - Tao of Pooh: amzn.to/2ERXE3p Benjamin Hoff delightfully explores Taoist principles with the help of Winnie the Pooh. 🔸Best Tao Te Ching - Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life: amzn.to/2BPDaWy Wayne Dyer applies the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching to modern lives. This book is transforming how I see myself and the world - it's a must-read. 🔸Supplementary Tao Te Ching - Tao Te Ching (Derek Lin): amzn.to/2GJ0Ivu An accurate translation, getting you closer to Lao Tze's original meaning. Cross-reference with Wayne Dyer version. 🔸Zhuangzi: amzn.to/2tEvt2H The second most famous Taoist text after TTC. Profound philosophy told through humorous stories. 🔸Further exploration - “Tao: the Watercourse Way” World-famous philosopher, Alan Watts, explores Taoist concepts in his signature witty style. 🔸For personal growth - The Tao of Success: amzn.to/2EVCzoP Derek Lin shows that being a Taoist doesn't mean becoming lazy. This book explores how to grow in harmony with the Tao. Highly recommended.