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Alan Watts, (foreward by Al Chung-liang Huang) - Tao: the Watercourse Way

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Schrijver: Alan Watts, (foreward by Al Chung-liang Huang)
Titel: Tao: the Watercourse Way
ISBN: 9780394733111
Uitgever: Pantheon Books, NY
Bijzonderheid: 1975,134pp, paperback, 23.0 x 1.0 x 15.5 cms, excellent unread condition, like new, clean cover, firm uncreased spine, fresh inside pages (no markings, no annotations)
Prijs: € 10,50
Meer info In 'Tao: The Watercourse Way', Alan Watts interprets the core principles of Taoism for a Western audience by blending ancient Chinese texts with modern psychological and philosophical insights.

The book uses the metaphor of water - flowing naturally and effortlessly around obstacles - to explain the Tao, or "The Way," which is the underlying, unnameable process of the universe.

Watts was a prominent figure in bridging Eastern and Western philosophy and presents Taoism not as a rigid dogma but as a practical guide for living in harmony with nature.

He argues that just as water embodies flexibility, adaptability, and quiet strength, humans can achieve a more balanced and fulfilled life by:

- Going with the flow and adapting spontaneously to life's circumstances, rather than struggling against the current;
- Letting go of ego and control, which often leads to stress and imbalance;
- Living in the present moment, trusting that the natural flow will guide us.

He uses the watercourse analogy to explain several foundational Taoist concepts such as 'wu wei', yin and yang, interconnectedness (the dissolution of the perceived self into the universe).

As one of Watts' final works, the book synthesizes his decades of thought and study on Eastern religions, making complex ideas more approachable. He critiques the Western emphasis on individualism and control, offering Taoism as an alternative path towards personal resilience, tranquility, and a deeper connection with the world. The book was completed by his friend and colleague, Al Chung-liang Huang, after Watts' death in 1973.
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