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
Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters

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Lao Tzu
Rushing into action, you fail. Trying to grasp things, you lose them. Forcing a project to completion, you ruin what was almost ripe. Therefore the Master takes action by letting things take their course. He remains as calm at the end as at the beginning. He has nothing, thus has nothing to lose. What he desires is non-desire; what he learns is to unlearn. He simply reminds people of who they have always been. He cares about nothing but the Tao. Thus he can care for all things.
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

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