365 Tao: Day by day Meditations

Morning Contemplations !!!
What a book. I’m not gonna lie – I read this paperback in under 2 weeks. First, I read one page and suddenly found myself reading about 5-10 pages. Then I took a break — looked in the back where I realized — the author has laid out the book so that you can read one page a day, every day for a year = 365 days (that’s if you want). However, after the first 5 pages — I was hooked!!! I started reading about 30-40 pages a day. This volume is simple, straightforward and retains a clean-cut writing style, top to bottom. What’s more, after about 50 pages – I ordered Ming-Dao Deng’s other book “Everyday Tao”. I’m sure it will be a worthy follow up…One thought that stood out — was that this book was more straightforward (black and white) then others (especially in the area of right & wrong, and what to do as far as taking action). Everyone has common sense, some of us more than others, but when reading up on spiritual books – sometimes the meaning is hard to grasp 100%. After a few books on Taoism, Buddhism etc., I’ve had the impression that if something `bad’ happens or you wind up in a sticky position – your feeling should be `oh that’s the way it is and just go with it’. On the contrary, “365 Tao” clearly states you should have your defenses as well as other methods of handling certain matters. This book dives into greater detail concerning what to do when coming across specific situations like this. In the same token, it explains how you should become one with the Tao because actually — you are Tao, you, me and everything else…If I must quote one precise page – it would be pp.125 – RESOLVE:”Make your stand today. On this spot. On this day. Make your actions count; do not falter in your determination to fulfill your destiny. Overcome your obstacles and realize what you envision. Each day your life grows shorter by 24 hours. The time to make achievements becomes more precious. Create the poetry of your life with toughness and determination”.Words of poetry and wisdom – simply graceful….Every page has something humble and beautiful to offer (some even better than others). I thought the book was fabulous and quite insightful at times. Furthermore, it will certainly stay close to the desktop, so that I can look at choice selections whenever the whim arises. Actually, I plan on reading this book again soon, only this time — one page at a time, for morning contemplation!!!

Extraordinary Book
Compact and beautifully written, this book keeps giving with every read. I highly recommend it to anyone on the path of self-cultivation.

A small, profound book to give you a different perspective
I bought this as a gift for a friend. I’ve had my copy of 365 Tao since receiving it as a gift from a friend in 1992 (when it was first published). It is well worn, to say the least. I hesitate to say this is the Cliff Notes version of Tao, because the easy to read, and understand, pages can be profound in their briefness. This book makes Tao accessible to Westerners, allowing serenity and simplicity, if you want it. It can also provide an awakening to something beyond our own enclosed and somewhat desperate lives. If we want it.

What’s there to say
Beautiful daily read

I’ve had this book on my bedside table for many years now. Each meditation is basically a beautiful enlightening and inspiring read. You can look up the date (in your hemisphere) at the back of the book and start at whatever date you are at, and some of the meditations will correspond to the seasons, etc. I tend to pick the book up from time to time and read back until the last time I picked it up. This is the most cherished book on my bookshelf. It is a gift to humankind.

Beautiful and insightful book offers daily reflections inspired by Taoism, perfect for those seeking wisdom and balance in their daily lives

I love this book , lots to ponder , I like being able to read any page , any time .