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Course Title: Lao-tzu and Tao-te ching Revealed |
Lao-tzu (translated as The Old Wiseman) is considered to be the father of Taoism. He wrote a book Tao-te ching (the Classic about the Tao and its Characteristics) with many hints to tao, yin-yang, wu and wu-wei, that is the main Taoism concepts. This course is intended to teach you the life and work of Lao-tzu. Also you will learn about
the historical meeting of Lao-tzu and Confucius and its spiritual signification. And, of course, we explain the main Taoism features as well. This course comprises 10 lessons:
1. Biography of Lao-tzu
2. Lao-tzu meets Confucius
3. Introduction to the Tao-te ching (name, structure, philosophy)
4. What is Tao
5. What is Wu - Emptiness
6. What is Wu-Wei - Nondoing
7. Yin and Yang in Tao-te ching
8. The Spirit of Valley
9. The Art of Meditation in Tao-te ching
10. Lao-tzu and Taoism
There's also a bonus paper - the Sage Walks on Tao - commenting on an abstract of Tao-te ching. Schedule and Delivery. This is a 10-lesson course delivered by email. Lessons are sent as
email messages that you may read in your browser or email program (such as Outlook, Thunderbird or other). They may be saved on your PC or CD/DVD support and accessed offline too. Lessons are updated continuously - updates are offered free for lifetime. There's a schedule of 1 lesson every 2 days (that is you will receive 1 lesson every 2 days). Interactivity You may talk through email with the teacher whenever you need further information
on topics approached or would like to explain your interest in Taoism. Cost: US$ 25 Online registration Register through PayPal and start receiving lessons within minutes. Click the Buy Now button
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