The Tao Te Ching -- True

A vernacular version ... interesting

About Chuang Tzu

Reflections based on Merton's reflections but cute phrases are listed by category which might be useful if you are in a rush for an apt quote.

Hindu Basics



"Beliefs are the building blocks of the mind. Our beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions. By our actions we create our destiny. Beliefs about sacred matters—God, man and cosmos—are essential to one’s approach to enlightenment. But beliefs are not mere matters of agreement. They are what we value and hold as true. Hindus believe many diverse things, but there are a few bedrock concepts on which most Hindus concur. The following nine beliefs, though not exhaustive, offer a simple summary of Hindu spirituality."

Ajahn Chah

Suhada finds the writing of this Thai master to be inspiring and, co-incidentally, he was the teacher of Jack Kornfield who wrote "After the Ecstasy, the Laundry"

Why are we so busy?

Is there really no time to stand and stare?

Dummies::Discovering What Meditation Is All About

A pretty nifty run through the main ideas.

Dummies::Meditation For Dummies®

I haven't read it but it exists. The concept is being mainstreamed.

Tao Atlantic, The International Healing Tao in Maritime Canada

"Rejuvenation and self-healing are important benefits of the Healing Tao practices. They are however simply the necessary background for the primary goal of self-cultivation which is spiritual growth and integration. The Microcosmic Orbit meditation can be seen as simply following the ancient law "Know Thyself". Turning the attention inward in quiet observation and gentle involvement in inner life fosters a sure sense of knowing and purpose."

The mind/body link from the ancient Taoist perspective

The picture outlines the 'other' anatomy.