Taoism

Taoism, or Daoism, is a philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.

Tao Te Ching
The Tao of Pooh
Tao: The Watercourse Way
The Book of Chuang Tzu
The I Ching or Book of Changes
The Te of Piglet
Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
The Way of Chuang Tzu (Shambhala Library)
365 Tao: A Study of Taoist Wisdom for Daily Life
The Secret of the Golden Flower: A Chinese Book of Life
Taoism: An Essential Guide

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Zhuangzi
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Zhuangzi, The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu

Lao Tzu
Shape clay into a vessel;
 It is the space within that makes it useful. 
Cut doors and windows for a room;
 It is the holes which make it useful. 
Therefore benefit comes from what is there; 
Usefulness from what is not there.
Laozi

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