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
The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

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Liezi
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Osho
If a man is crossing a river and an empty boat collides with his own skiff, even though he be a bad-tempered man he will not become very angry. But if he sees a man in the boat, he will shout at him to steer clear. If the shout is not heard, he will shout again, and yet again, and begin cursing. And all because there is somebody in the boat. Yet if the boat were empty, he would not be shouting, and not angry. If you can empty your own boat crossing the river of the world, no one will oppose you, ...more
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