Lao Tzu: Introduction to Taoism Course by Historic Mentor
Grounded in the received Dao De Jing and its earliest commentarial traditions, this course explores Taoism as a philosophy of naturalness, humility, and paradox — where wisdom arises through stillness, action through non-action, and power through restraint. Through aphorism, image, and contemplative practice, learners are invited to loosen control and rediscover harmony already present beneath effort.
Includes:
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Introduction to Taoism Course Curriculum
Module I: The Way and Its Mystery
Chapter 1: The Unspeakable Way
Chapter 2: Yin and Yang — The Law of Reversal
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module II: The Practice of Non-Action
Chapter 3: Wu Wei — Effortless Action
Chapter 4: Governance and the Sage-Ruler
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module III: Nature, Stillness, and Return
Chapter 5: The Way of Water
Chapter 6: Returning to the Root
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module IV: Paradox and Wisdom
Chapter 7: Knowing Without Knowing
Chapter 8: Moderation and Balance
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
Module V: The Virtue (De) of the Sage
Chapter 9: De (德) — The Power of Virtue
Chapter 10: The Return to Non-Being
- Video Lectures
- Audio Recordings
- Downloadable Content
- Journaling Prompts
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