What's This Tao All About?

The show opens with some musings about the similarities between The Force in Star Wars and the Tao. Later, Dr. Carl Totton disucusses his journey to become a Taoist priest. The show ends with a talk about the concept of immortality in Taoism and a discussion on Chapter 16. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Tao-Show-11-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

After a brief hiatus, Dr. Carl Totton discusses his time at the Taoist Gathering in Oakland, California. Then Dr. Totton and Tod discuss the Three Treasures and Chapter 17 of the Tao Te Ching. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Tao-Show-10-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

Are there hard-set rules to being a practicing Taoist? What is Pu? What style of governing is most beneficial to the people? These questions and much more are answered on episode nine of What’s This Tao All About? http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tao-Show-9-Pu-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

Tod’s smart phone is driving him nuts so he asks Dr. Carl how to find balance in a world ruled by technology. After missing a chapter last week, Dr. Carl and Tod cover chapter 13 of the Tao Te Ching, a verse dealing with ego. They finish the show with a discussion on chapter 33 that deals with enlightenment, waking up, and embracing change. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tao-Show-8-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

Our show opens with Tod reporting back after five weeks of practicing meditation. Is he doing it right? Would he know if he was? Later, Dr. Carl discusses how the teachings of the Tao can help right a world that’s gone out of balance. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tao-Show-7-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

The show opens with some thoughts on the nature of the universe: is it friendly or hostile? Later we delve into a discussion of how the concept of god fits into the Taoist philosophy. The show closes with Dr. Carl’s thoughts on Chapter 5 of the Tao Te Ching. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Tao-Show-6-GOD.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

We open the show with a discussion on how to become a practicing Taoist. Later, Dr. Carl and Tod tackle the oh-so important Tao concept of Te. The Te helps put the Tao in action, Dr. Carl discusses how you can make it work for you. We end with a brief talk on chapter four of the Tao Te Ching which helps you discover your own cosmic nature. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Tao-Show-5-Te.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >>

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 >>