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    The Way
    The Way
    The Way
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    The Way

    By David Marks

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    The Way is a refreshing new version of an ancient Chinese guide to leading a harmonious life. The author has immersed himself in a lifetime of philosophical studies and a career producing historical documentary films for the BBC and PBS. His broad experience has been applied to developing this English language adaptation of The Way; distilling the meaning and essence of the original.

    This concise treatise presents a world view that corresponds with the essential foundations of many spiritual and philosophical teachings. With its emphasis on humility and compassion as elements for improving the quality of life, it is also one of the most ancient and enduring guides to balanced living. There is universal agreement that the original text encourages contemplation, and this version is certainly open to further interpretation and application, inviting readers to explore their own reactions to the concepts.

    As the planet faces ongoing challenges, and individuals struggle with finding their path, The Way provides an insightful and creative perspective with practical solutions. Piercing through the veil of language, Lao Tzu's message is illuminated in this new version; understanding our place in the natural order is integral to establishing our equanimity and good health, and by extension, creating a better world for everyone.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateOct 21, 2020
    ISBN9789962134343
    The Way
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    David Marks

    I was born in Oregon. But Dad got drafted so we lived at the various navy bases on the west coast (USA). I have 5 siblings. Camp Pendleton was a lot of fun for a bunch of Navy brats. I attended East Bremerton High School and Goethe Gymnasium in Regensburg, Germany as an AFS exchange student. I attended Portland State University earning a B.S. (Biology), an M.A.T. (Biology), a B.A. (Psychology) and a M.S.T. (Chemistry). I taught high school science in Portland, Oregon and some time in Honduras. I tried medical school several years but quit that. Now I am retired and only work part time.

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      Book preview

      The Way - David Marks

      © 2020

      Peaceful Dragon Press

      All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever.

      ISBN 978-9962-13-434-3

      Of birds I know that they have wings to fly,

      of fish that they have fins to swim,

      and of wild beasts that they have feet to run.

      Yet who knows how dragons hurdle clouds and rise to heaven?

      This day I have met Lao Tzu and he is a dragon.

      attributed to Confucius

      Table of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      Section One: Chapter One to Chapter Twenty

      Section Two: Chapter Twenty One to Chapter Forty

      Section Three: Chapter Forty One to Chapter Sixty

      Section Four: Chapter Sixty-One to Chapter Eighty-One

      End Note

      Preface

      This previously unpublished poetic version of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching was written in 1976. Upon its completion, it served as a thesis in my final year at the International College of Oriental Medicine in England.

      Although many of my classmates wrote compelling papers on various treatments of disease with acupuncture, I chose a philosophical topic, as this was more applicable to how I would approach my future pursuits.

      Having studied Chinese philosophy at university, including a course on the Tao Te Ching, I found the wisdom in this text presented a fascinating premise for the cause of discord and disease. Interpreting Lao Tzu’s verses deepened this understanding and supplied a foundation for my continuing exploration into Traditional Chinese Medicine.

      Lao Tzu’s insightful perspective demonstrates how suffering people often don’t recognize their place in the natural world. He describes how awareness of the ways of nature can support contentment and well-being.

      This new edition, considerably revised with the application of further understanding and experience to the text, focuses on expressing the concepts of Lao Tzu so that they might be understood and appreciated by people from all walks of life.

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