The Hundred Remedies of the Tao
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The Hundred Remedies of the Tao by Gregory Ripley
A new translation of the 6th-century Taoist text Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies), with practical commentary
“Taoist thought refers to the three treasures: compassion, humility, and frugalityGregory Ripley expands on these, and other critical Taoist ideas, with his unique combination of scholarship, healer’s authority, and the accessible language of a gifted writer. His is a synthesis of sophisticated wisdom and practical advice. In the most literal possible terms, he truly brings Tao to life.” * Taoist Monk Yun Rou, author of Mad Monk Manifesto *
“Our lived lives and our ‘awakening’ are not different. The Hundred Remedies of the Tao points us to what that means by offering words from the ancestors, with comments from a contemporary Taoist priest. Gregory Ripley brings wisdom and insight to this amazing Taoist guidebook for an embodied spiritual life. A wonderful book.” * James Ishmael Ford, author of If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break *
“The tradition of Tao is thousands of years old. Engaging with it in contemporary times matters deeply. For that, we need sincere and deep thinkers who can show us Tao in their own lives—expressed in direct and accessible writing. That’s what Gregory Ripley has done with the profound and succinct The Hundred Remedies of the Tao. Our times are challenging and stressful. These remedies return us to the natural life that the sages promised.” * Deng Ming-Dao, author of 365 Tao, The Lunar Tao, Chronicles of Tao, and Scholar Warrior *
“Our lived lives and our ‘awakening’ are not different. The Hundred Remedies of the Tao points us to what that means by offering words from the ancestors, with comments from a contemporary Taoist priest. Gregory Ripley brings wisdom and insight to this amazing Taoist guidebook for an embodied spiritual life. A wonderful book.” * James Ishmael Ford, author of If You’re Lucky, Your Heart Will Break *
“The tradition of Tao is thousands of years old. Engaging with it in contemporary times matters deeply. For that, we need sincere and deep thinkers who can show us Tao in their own lives—expressed in direct and accessible writing. That’s what Gregory Ripley has done with the profound and succinct The Hundred Remedies of the Tao. Our times are challenging and stressful. These remedies return us to the natural life that the sages promised.” * Deng Ming-Dao, author of 365 Tao, The Lunar Tao, Chronicles of Tao, and Scholar Warrior *
Gregory Ripley (Li Guan, 理觀) is a Taoist priest in the 22nd generation of the Quanzhen Longmen tradition as well as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Asian studies from the University of Tennessee and a master’s degree in acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University. The author of Tao of Sustainability and Voice of the Elders, he lives in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781644118993 |
| ISBN 10 | 1644118998 |
| Title | The Hundred Remedies of the Tao |
| Author | Gregory Ripley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Year published | 2024-01-04 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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