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    Misinterpretation of Taoist wisdom quotes

    I used to find it annoying when readers misunderstand my writings, but in the meantime, I have realized that I’m the only one to blame. […]

    April 1, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Taoism simple wisdom quotes

    If I said that philosophy as a whole can be summarised in a few quotes, Aristotle (384-322 BC) might turn in his grave and damn […]

    March 31, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Western culture needs more Taoists

    I will not chew my readers’ ears by recounting the maladies of Western culture. The seriousness of the situation is known to everyone reading newspapers […]

    March 30, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Living as a Taoist in Western culture

    There are many Taoists around us, I mean, Taoists living in Western culture. However, they are, for the most part, invisible to the untrained eye. […]

    March 29, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Is Taoism compatible with Western culture?

    Taoism and Western culture are compatible at the margin, in areas that contest mainstream values. Why only at the margin? Because Western culture rests upon […]

    March 26, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Taoism in Western culture

    Western culture has incorporated every element of Taoism, but it has baptised each of them differently, making them hard to recognize at first sight. Taoist […]

    March 24, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Misconceptions about Chi energy and Taoism

    Wouldn’t it be great if we could improve our lives by using esoteric Taoist tricks? I mean, doing a special exercise that makes us super-strong, […]

    March 19, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    What is Chi energy in Taoism?

    Let me dispel right away any hope of miracles by using Chi energy, or by performing Taoist rituals. The advantages derived from Taoism come from […]

    March 17, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    Lao-Tzu on virtue

    I can understand the bewilderment felt by many Westerners when they are first confronted with Taoist ethics. When they ask what virtues Lao-Tzu recommended, they […]

    March 12, 2026
  • Philosophy, Taoism

    How Taoism views other philosophies

    It is not difficult to describe how Taoists view Confucians, Buddhists, Christians, or the adherents to any other philosophy, religion, or movement. Taoists do not […]

    March 10, 2026
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