At first sight, Taoism and Christianity seem close to each other. They both favour modesty, moderation, benevolence and peacefulness. Furthermore, they both revere nature. Lao-Tzu’s […]

I would not try to learn about Taoism by just memorizing a few quotes; the underlying principles are much more important than the quotes, and […]

I pay no attention to people who speak about achieving self-mastery through meditation because I find them impractical. In real life, it takes an enormous […]

In contrast to other philosophies, Taoism represents more a mentality than an array of prescriptions. The Tao Te Ching will not tell us what to […]

None of the ancient Taoists preached indiscriminate love, generosity, or friendship although they recognized the value of generalized courtesy for practical reasons. They also favoured […]

In contrast to other philosophies, Taoism provides practical, hands-on advice for living happily. Its originator, Lao-Tzu, had worked for years in the royal court and […]

Taoism revolves around a single idea, namely, that it’s better to live in alignment with the Tao. If our actions are misaligned with the Tao, […]