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
Lieh-tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Shambhala Dragon Editions)
The Te of Piglet
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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Miyamoto Musashi
“ 1. Accept everything just the way it is. 2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake. 3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling. 4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world. 5. Be detached from desire your whole life long. 6. Do not regret what you have done. 7. Never be jealous. 8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation. 9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others. 10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love ...more ”
― Miyamoto Musashi

Zhuangzi
“ A beam or pillar can be used to batter down a city wall, but it is no good for stopping up a little hole - this refers to a difference in function. Thoroughbreds like Qiji and Hualiu could gallop a thousand li in one day, but when it came to catching rats they were no match for the wildcat or the weasel - this refers to a difference in skill. The horned owl catches fleas at night and can spot the tip of a hair, but when daylight comes, no matter how wide it opens its eyes, it cannot see a mound ...more ”
― Zhuangzi, The Complete Works of Chuang Tzu

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