{"product_id":"being-daoist-the-way-of-drifting-with-the-current-revised-edition-9781505544459","title":"Being Daoist: The Way of Drifting with the Current (Revised Edition)","description":"\u003ci\u003eBeing Daoist: The Way of Drifting with the Current (Revised Edition)\u003c\/i\u003e provides an interpretation on the basic philosophical ideals of living and thinking as a Daoist. It serves as a primer for Westerners on Daoist teachings and practices, encapsulating the heart of what Stuart Alve Olson has learned from his teachers, from his many years of practicing, and from his study and translation of Daoist works. \u003cbr\u003e The chapters on \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding the Way, The Way of Renewing Life, The Way of Wei Wu Wei, The Way of Immortals, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFollowing the Daoist Way\u003c\/i\u003e offer insights into what it means to be Daoist by integrating Lao Zi's philosophy of naturalism into our lives in a Western context. \u003cbr\u003e One of the cornerstones of \u003ci\u003eBeing Daoist\u003c\/i\u003e is living according to our Personal Dao, which allows us to achieve greater peace and contentment in our lives. In this book, Stuart Alve Olson explains the meaning of Personal Dao, and provides guidance on how we can connect with ours. Just as the Chinese character for Dao shows a person drifting along with the current of a watercourse way, finding and then following your Personal Dao is the essence of \u003ci\u003eBeing Daoist.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuart Alve Olson, longtime protege of Master T.T. Liang (1900-2002), is a teacher, translator, and writer on Taoist philosophy, health, and internal arts. In 2006, he formed Valley Spirit Arts to present his books and DVDs, and is the head teacher at the Sanctuary of Tao in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focuses on translating various Taoist texts, conducting lectures, leading retreats, and teaching.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50416504701202,"sku":"9781505544459","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d23f82bc-1652-48ae-a058-29109d68ad91.jpg?v=1729423729","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/being-daoist-the-way-of-drifting-with-the-current-revised-edition-9781505544459","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}