What is Taoism - Email Course

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Course Title: Initiation into Taoism
Level 1 - What is Taoism

A 10-lesson course by Jhian and the Way of Perfect Emptiness

Description. This is the level 1 of the initiation into Taoism email course. It deals with the basics of Taoism such as tao, wu-wei, wu and the meditation. We explain these concepts and further introduce you to the Taoist Way, that is, the way of unity with the course of natural things (Tao). You will also learn about the Taoist meditation as the very method of attaining this goal.

This level is intended for people without any experience with the Tao, or practitioners in search of further resources.

Much of the teachings in this level are inspired by Lao-tzu's Tao-te ching and Chuang-tzu. Also we show much interest on the teachings on emptiness of Master Hui Neng.

Here are the lessons titles
1. What is Taoism?
2. About Adaptation and Natural Trends
3. Sources of Taoism
4. Masters of Taoism
5. What is Tao?
6. About Yin and Yang
7. Emptiness (wu)
8. Nondoing (wu-wei)
9. Lao-tzu and Asceticism
10. Meditation in Taoism

Quiz: You may test your acquired knowledge by taking our online quiz (not mandatory)

BONUS - Alan Watts on Taoism PDF

Learn more about Taoist specific features by reading this paper on Alan Watts and Taoism. It consists of short commented excerpts of his famous book Tao: The Watercourse Way.

Schedule and Delivery. This level is made of 10 lessons written in html format. We sent you the lessons as emails directly to your email address on a schedule basis, that is, one lesson every 2 days. This way you have enough time to read them. Also resent and updates are free.

Interactivity. This level is interactive, meaning you may talk with the teacher whenever you need further information on topics approached or simply wish to express you opinions about Taoism.

Cost: US$ $25

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=> Lao-tzu and Tao-te ching Revealed
=> The Yin-Yang Philosophy
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=> Level 3 - Taoist Meditation
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