I'd like to learn about taoism, the teachings and their historical context.
Does anyone perhaps have a good suggestion for english language works on the subject?
I'd like to learn about taoism, the teachings and their historical context.
Does anyone perhaps have a good suggestion for english language works on the subject?
7 Comments
Iamsqueegee@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 1y
The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet are two books that relate to Taoism through Winnie the Pooh and Piglet. A nice start.
NochMehrG@feddit.org · 2 pts · 1y
I love these two!!
iii@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 1y
Not quite the historical context I expected, but I'll have a looksy. Thank you!
Jaxia@startrek.website · 3 pts · 1y
There is a community !taoism@lemmy.world that might be able to give you some good suggestions.
iii@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 1y
I will pose the question there too. Thanks for the suggestion.
elevenbones@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
Alan Watts isn't the worst place to start either, especially if you're a total newbie.
mrh@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 313d
"The Tao is Silent" by Raymond Smullyan is a great introduction.