Tao The Watercourse Way

Tao The Watercourse Way by Alan Watts, published by Arkana in 1992, is a thought-provoking exploration of the principles of Taoism and its relevance to contemporary life. This edition spans 134 pages and is presented in English. Watts delves into the concept of the Tao as a means of aligning with the natural world, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embodying this ancient Chinese wisdom.
Readers will find that Watts captures the essence of the Tao, illustrating how its teachings can transform individual lives and, by extension, society. The book draws on both ancient and modern sources, offering insights into the philosophy of Tao in a manner similar to his treatment of Zen Buddhism. With an introduction to the cultural context of the Tao, this work serves as a guide for those seeking to understand the interplay between spirituality, philosophy, and the natural flow of life.
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The Tao is the way of man’s cooperation with the natural course of the natural world, its principles can be found in the flow patterns of water. Alan Watts captures the Spirit of the Tao, the actual experience of that attitude to life. The ancient and timeless Chinese wisdom is medicine for the ills of the West but it cannot be taken as medicine but intellectually swallowed to joyously infuse our being, transforming our individual lives and through them our society. Drawing on ancient and modern sources, Watts treats the Chinese philosophy of Tao in much the same way as he did Zen Buddhism in his classic The Way of Zen. Alan Watts has been described as the best guide to the spirit of the Tao for a western readership. Including an introduction to the Chinese culture that is the foundation of the Tao this is one of Alan Watts’ best-loved works.
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