The Book of Balance and Harmony

by Li Daoqun, Daoqun Li

An English translation of a famous Taoist anthology of essays, conversations, poetry and songs on how to live a centred life and evolve spiritually, this book was written by a 13th-century Taoist master of the Complete Reality School of Taoism, and blends with some Buddhist and Confucian teachings.

Genres: Taoism, Philosophy, Spirituality, Personal Development

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Chimezie Ogbuji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thomas Cleary's translation of the source book of the Northern school of Complete Reality, a Bhuddist, Confucian, Taoist classic that seeks to unify these three sects with expository text on transforming your perception in life and cultivating an approach to circumstances that emphasizes balance and harmony (as the book suggests). An excellent read against the backdrop of today's society, overcome by instant gratification, information overload, etc. This was introduction into the themes underlying Taoist Alchemy

[Gabriel Clarke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another impenetrable Chinese classic from the productive Cleary. I wish I could say that I found it transformational but one probably needs more commitment to the study of ancient Taoist alchemy than I can summon, in all honesty. There are, however, nuggets (of gold?) and the pointed lesson that “When you catch the rabbit, you forget the trap” has lodged firmly in my head.

[Felix Delong]

Taoism, Confucianism, Zen and Hua-yen. Making world a better place since the dawn of history.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember liking it