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365 Tao: Daily Meditations Kindle Edition

by Ming-Dao Deng (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Place the word Tao
Into your heart.
Use no other words.

The Tao is constantly moving, the path that all life and the whole universe takes. There is nothing that is not part of it—harmonious living is to know and to move with the Tao—it is a way of life, the natural order of things, a force that flows through all life.

365 Tao is a contemporary book of meditations on what it means to be wholly a part of the Taoist way, and thus to be completely in harmony with oneself and the surrounding world.

Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including The Living I Ching, Chronicles of Tao, Everyday Tao, and Scholar Warrior. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years, and with two other masters before that.

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Place the word Tao
Into your heart.
Use no other words.

The Tao is constantly moving, the path that all life and the whole universe takes. There is nothing that is not part of it—harmonious living is to know and to move with the Tao—it is a way of life, the natural order of things, a force that flows through all life.

365 Tao is a contemporary book of meditations on what it means to be wholly a part of the Taoist way, and thus to be completely in harmony with oneself and the surrounding world.

Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including The Living I Ching, Chronicles of Tao, Everyday Tao, and Scholar Warrior. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years, and with two other masters before that.

About the Author

Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, The Living I Ching, Chronicles of Tao, Everyday Tao, and Scholar Warrior. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He lives in San Francisco.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CREFHDM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne; 1st edition (June 25, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 9.0 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages

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Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years, and studied with two other masters before that. He is an award-winning graphic designer and fine artist whose work is in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

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Customers find the book provides thought-provoking insights and inspiration. They appreciate its simple, easy-to-understand writing style and concise introduction. The daily reflections are a helpful tool for self-reflection that puts things into perspective. Readers enjoy reading one chapter per day, finding it profound in its briefness. They consider it a good purchase and a great gift.

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187 customers mention "Insight"178 positive9 negative

Customers find the book provides thought-provoking insights and inspiration. They say it expands their thinking and provides an awakening to something beyond their own enclosed world. The book is captivating, fleshing out Tao Te Ching teachings with practical stories and advice. It helps western minds understand ancient Taoist concepts of life. Overall, customers consider it a valuable source of inspiration for anyone seeking to live life well.

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"...I read it every night with my husband and we discuss it. Very profound, keen insights to live by." Read more

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46 customers mention "Writing style"39 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the simple and easy-to-read writing style. They find the introduction concise and the explanations of Tao and its applications to daily life clear. The writing is to the point and opens their minds to new ways of thinking. Readers appreciate the author's sensitivity and relevance to modern living.

"...I started reading about 30-40 pages a day. This volume is simple, straightforward and retains a clean-cut writing style, top to bottom...." Read more

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"...hesitate to say this is the Cliff Notes version of Tao, because the easy to read, and understand, pages can be profound in their briefness...." Read more

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15 customers mention "Reflection"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the reflections in the book insightful and helpful. They say it's a useful tool for self-reflection, putting things into perspective, and a great way to start the day. The book captures the sense of 365 Tao well.

"...The guide is also a handy tool for reflections on topics that capture the need of the day-- say, "Perseverance"...." Read more

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"...It well captures the sense of 365 Tao. My delight is complete -- and as a Taoist, I am fulfilled. My only question: what to do in a leap year?..." Read more

"...the old Sage, but offering in each days reading a new and deeply thoughtful perspective for viewing the universal principles that are the operation..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the brief, thought-provoking pages that are timeless and practical. The one-page messages are timeless, thoughtful, and practical. Readers can pick readings from the titles for a specific stress or topic.

"...I realized --- the author has laid out the book so that you can read one page a day, every day for a year = 365 days (that's if you want)...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They say it provides them with ideas to savor throughout the day and appreciate reading it at any time.

"...Such good ideas to think about and savor thru out the day." Read more

"...To be read very slowly, over and over, and digested like fine wine." Read more

"A perfect spoonful a day (definitely not meant to be read more than an entry a day in order to digest and reflect on sufficiently)." Read more

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Customers find the book useful. They say it works well for them, the day-by-day format works perfectly on their smartphones, and reading it is helpful.

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King J
Excellent way to take a break and enjoy a moment of time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
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I absolutely love this book for a daily reading! I find myself getting up early to see what’s next. Highly recommended especially if you’re over fifty years old.

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Jim Martin
Morning Contemplations !!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2011
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What a book. I'm not gonna lie - I read this paperback in under 2 weeks. First, I read one page and suddenly found myself reading about 5-10 pages. Then I took a break --- looked in the back where I realized --- the author has laid out the book so that you can read one page a day, every day for a year = 365 days (that's if you want). However, after the first 5 pages -- I was hooked!!! I started reading about 30-40 pages a day. This volume is simple, straightforward and retains a clean-cut writing style, top to bottom. What's more, after about 50 pages - I ordered Ming-Dao Deng's other book "Everyday Tao". I'm sure it will be a worthy follow up...

One thought that stood out -- was that this book was more straightforward (black and white) then others (especially in the area of right & wrong, and what to do as far as taking action). Everyone has common sense, some of us more than others, but when reading up on spiritual books - sometimes the meaning is hard to grasp 100%. After a few books on Taoism, Buddhism etc., I've had the impression that if something `bad' happens or you wind up in a sticky position - your feeling should be `oh that's the way it is and just go with it'. On the contrary, "365 Tao" clearly states you should have your defenses as well as other methods of handling certain matters. This book dives into greater detail concerning what to do when coming across specific situations like this. In the same token, it explains how you should become one with the Tao because actually -- you are Tao, you, me and everything else...

If I must quote one precise page - it would be pp.125 - RESOLVE:
"Make your stand today. On this spot. On this day. Make your actions count; do not falter in your determination to fulfill your destiny. Overcome your obstacles and realize what you envision. Each day your life grows shorter by 24 hours. The time to make achievements becomes more precious. Create the poetry of your life with toughness and determination".

Words of poetry and wisdom - simply graceful....

Every page has something humble and beautiful to offer (some even better than others). I thought the book was fabulous and quite insightful at times. Furthermore, it will certainly stay close to the desktop, so that I can look at choice selections whenever the whim arises. Actually, I plan on reading this book again soon, only this time -- one page at a time, for morning contemplation!!!

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sierra mimi
If you like brief meditative readings that draw you back into them for deeper pondering, this book is for you.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014
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An American Taoist, Chinese scholar and author recommended this book during a lecture I attended. I haven't been disappointed. It has been helping my western mind understand the ancient Taoist concepts of life--life is full of change, adversities and abounding in mysteries, in which we can choose to flow or resist. The writer manages to convey the ancient Taoist principles without the use of Chinese words that we find in other English translations of ancient teachings. Simply put, he cuts to the quick of our western minds and still imparts the exotic world of ancient Chinese philosophy.

Some of us are self-cultivators. We like to learn about how to ride the waves of what unexpected life dishes out. Taoism is like that. It emphasizes self adjustment to life rather than attempting to rearrange it to suit our needs. This book may be a good start for inquiries into Taoism for those of us who want or need to inch our way into understanding a philosophy without the intellectual work that often comes with such an endeavor. Ming-Dao Deng neatly and succintly defines Taoist principles on every page, even narrowing them down to one word each: "Beginning", "Ending", "Emptiness", "Continuation", "Attachment", "Joy", and 359 more. Since the ancient Taoists saw the importance of immersing ourselves in all of nature, a daily reading guide, according to the hemisphere in which we live is included, allowing us to chose our readings according to the seasons. The guide is also a handy tool for reflections on topics that capture the need of the day-- say, "Perseverance".

The meditations cover just about every aspect of life, drawing us up and out of this world and bringing us back down: "When walking, can you feel the rotation of heaven?" or " When you shop, are you aware of your needs?" Whatever manner you choose to use this book, you will learn about Taoism as well as be challenged to expand your self-knowledge.

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Yvie
Very profound. A meditation for each day of the month.
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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My therapist recommended this book when I mentioned I was interested in Taoism. I read it every night with my husband and we discuss it. Very profound, keen insights to live by.

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Dennis E Showers
Grounding
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2024
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Each reading is profound. No reading is profound. As you cycle through the year, each time you come to a reading you have read previously, you are different from who you were any time you read it before. No reading is profound or finished as it will be different the next time you read it.

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Mitzi
Good service
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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The book arrived quickly and did not have objectionable markings. However the pages were quite yellowed, I'm not sure I would have bought this copy if I could have seen it first. However, the important thing is the content which is providing me many days of inspiration.

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Linzy Martin
Fast and Affordable
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2025
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Fast service and book was as advertised.

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Deb T.
A small, profound book to give you a different perspective
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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I bought this as a gift for a friend. I've had my copy of 365 Tao since receiving it as a gift from a friend in 1992 (when it was first published). It is well worn, to say the least. I hesitate to say this is the Cliff Notes version of Tao, because the easy to read, and understand, pages can be profound in their briefness. This book makes Tao accessible to Westerners, allowing serenity and simplicity, if you want it. It can also provide an awakening to something beyond our own enclosed and somewhat desperate lives. If we want it.

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Gina Villegas Sanchez
Una forma tranquila ante el estres cotidiano
Reviewed in Mexico on November 18, 2024
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Gracias. Me gusto su contenido y la forma metodica de como iniciar el año, trabajando con el Tao, en este mundo en ajetreo e inesperados. Incluso su sugerencia para cada dia del año.

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Ongoing inspiration
Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2021
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I've had this book on my bedside table for many years now. Each meditation is basically a beautiful enlightening and inspiring read. You can look up the date (in your hemisphere) at the back of the book and start at whatever date you are at, and some of the meditations will correspond to the seasons, etc. I tend to pick the book up from time to time and read back until the last time I picked it up. This is the most cherished book on my bookshelf. It is a gift to humankind.

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Un bonito ejercicio de reflexión interior.
Reviewed in Spain on December 30, 2024
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Maravilloso. Un ejercicio diario de comprensión que te aproxima a una vision esférica del Tao incesante. Sumamente recomendable si estas en el camino.

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Reviewed in Germany on December 24, 2024
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Aufschlussreiche Begründungen aus dem TAO

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A Daily Dose of Taoist Wisdom
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2024
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Beautiful and insightful book offers daily reflections inspired by Taoism, perfect for those seeking wisdom and balance in their daily lives

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