What's This Tao All About?

Discover how the concept of wu-wei can transform your approach to business through effortless action. Explore the wisdom of timing and the art of non-doing for a harmonious life. Challenge your perceptions of truth versus desire, especially in advertising's influence on beliefs. Learn practical Taoist practices to integrate these teachings into daily living while avoiding commercialization. Embrace gratitude as a powerful tool for well-being, and uncover the beauty in adversity and meaningful connections.

On show 13, the ever-studious Tod Perry presents a book report on the first half of the seminal Taoist text Inner Chapters by Chuang Tsu. Here, we uncover the mystery of Tzu’s famous butterfly dream and discuss his timeless humor, insightful parables, and importance in the Taoist cannon. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tao-Show-13-FINAL.mp3 Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >> Hear Dr. Totton’s recent appearance on the “Inspire Me Show.”

Dive into the world of Taoism as insights from Chapter 81 of the Tao Te Ching unfold. Discover the significance of qi in health and learn how qigong practices utilize breath and movement to harness this life energy. The discussion also highlights the healing and transformative powers of qigong, emphasizing its role in self-care. Additionally, explore the paradox of truth versus beauty in language and wisdom, advocating for genuine interactions over competition in fostering a more enlightened society.

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 >>