Awakening to the Tao

The Tao is the ancient Chinese "e;Way"e; that has inspired numerous books, from The Tao of Physics to The Tao of Sex . This book might be called "e;The Tao of Tao."e; In 142 brief meditative essays, the author uses simple language and natural imagery to express the essence of the wisdom that holds the key to success in every human endeavor. Liu I-ming (b. 1737) was a Taoist adept and a scholar of Buddhism and Confucianism. He is the author of commentaries on several Taoist classics that have been published in English, including The Taoist I Ching , also translated by Thomas Cleary.