The Inner Life and the Tao Teh King

By Carl Henrik Andreas Bjerregaard

Book Overview

""The Inner Life and the Tao Teh King"" is a book written by C.H.A. Bjerregaard that explores the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism. The book is centered around the Tao Teh King, a classic text written by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. Bjerregaard provides a detailed analysis of the Tao Teh King, examining its themes and concepts in depth. He also discusses the inner life and spiritual practices of Taoism, including meditation and mindfulness. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to Taoism and its teachings, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and spirituality.Originally lectures, this volume attempts to give direction to a mystic interpretation of the Tao Teh King in the light of mysticism. Contents: Inner life and the Tao Teh King; inner life; mysticism; simplicity; the sage; Laotzse; longevity; nature worship; Tao; Teh; life, love, light and will; a Shawnee tale; non action; nature; an appendix on Jean Jacques Rousseau's ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162583800
• ISBN13: 9781162583808
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"