
What's This Tao All About?
A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.
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Nov 25, 2019 • 0sec
Show 61 — Karmic Footprints and Chapter 48
Dr. Totton explains how we can live a more simple, fulfilling life by reducing our karmic footprints. Also, Chapter 48 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Nov 11, 2019 • 0sec
Show 60 — Desire and Chapter 29
Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoist philosophy can help us manage our desires and gain self-control. Later, chapter 29 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Sep 22, 2019 • 0sec
Show 59 — Tao of Anxiety, Chapters 58 and 63
Dr. Totton uses his vast knowledge of psychology and the Tao to discuss anxiety. Also, a few chapters from the good book.
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Sep 7, 2019 • 0sec
Show 58 — Lieh-Tzu and Chapters 50 and 56
Get to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon.
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Aug 26, 2019 • 0sec
Show 57 — The Empty Boat
“The Empty Boat” is a powerful parable by Chuang-Tzu, Dr. Totton and Tod take a deep dive to figure out what it means. Later, a listener asks a question about prayer.
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Jun 29, 2019 • 0sec
Show 56 — The Tao of Happiness and Chapters 46 and 47
On this show we discuss what Lao Tzu has to say about happiness and delve semi-deep into chapters 46 and 47 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Jun 21, 2019 • 0sec
Show 55 — The Tao of Carl Jung and Chapter 44
Dr. Totton digs deep into psychologist Carl Jung and his deep connection to the Tao. Later, we crack open the “Tao Te Ching” and investigate Chapter 44.
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Jun 3, 2019 • 0sec
Show # 54 — Feeling the Tao, Dude and Chapters 35 and 43
Dr. Totton and Tod consult the wisdom of “The Big Lebowski”-inspired “Dude De Ching” to discuss societal organization and chapter 35 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Also, a listener writes in asking how to feel the Tao.
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Mar 25, 2019 • 0sec
Show # 53 — The Environment and Tzu-Jan
Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Tzu-Jan which is known as the “heart of the Tao” and give some Taoist perspective on the environment.
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Mar 11, 2019 • 0sec
Show # 52 — Taoist Morality and Chapter 28
What is the basis for Taoist morality? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the moral principals of Taoist thought. Later, an examination of Chapter 28 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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