What's This Tao All About?

The discussion kicks off with speculation about the secret Taoist influences behind some of history's greatest minds. Meditation takes center stage as the speakers explore its various forms and rising popularity in today's fast-paced world. They champion mindfulness and the beauty of thoughtless meditation, advocating for a relaxed approach to integrating meditation into daily life. Additionally, themes of personal autonomy and embracing change highlight the importance of living authentically and finding joy in the present moment.

Recently, Tod got stuck riding the bus to work, prompting a discussion on social status and how it relates to the Tao. Later, we get into a conversation on the Taoist principal of Yin and Yang. This week’s Tao Te Ching reading is from chapter 8. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tao-3-Yin-and-Yang.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

Our show opens with a discussion about the perils of the persistent business pervasive in modern society. Later, Dr. Carl Totton discusses the Taoist principal of wu-wei or the “art of non-doing.” The show ends with a break down of Chapter Two of the Tao Te Ching, a rumination on appreciating polarity and mutual arising. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tao-2-The-Wu-Wei-Clan.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

Our journey begins with an overview of the Tao, which proves a little challenging because, of course, “The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.” Then we get to know Dr. Carl and Tod and find out how they became interested in Taoism. Later, we take a look at Chapter one of the “Tao Te Ching.” http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Tao-1-The-First-Step.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>