What's This Tao All About?

By Tod PerryReligion & Spirituality Buddhism

What's This Tao All About? episodes

August 09, 2020 Show 71 — Leadership and Action vs. Non-Action
A listener writes in asking about how he can climb the corporate ladder while still living in accords with Taoist principals. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod take a look at Thomas Merton’s translation of Chuang-Tzu’s “Action vs. non-Action.”
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July 27, 2020 Show 70 — Self-Care During Crisis
Dr. Totton shares some self-care techniques to keep you healthy and happy during trying times
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May 31, 2020 Show 69 — Ambiguity, Education, Jane Goodall, Chapter 73
In a world that teaches us to see things in black and white, Taoists prefer a more ambiguous view of the world. What are the benefits? Later, a listener asks Dr. Totton’s thoughts on education, Tod talks discusses his interview with Jane Goodall, and Chapter 69 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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May 18, 2020 Show 68 — Experience Totality and Chapter 77
Dr. Totton shows us how to live a life where we accept and experience everything. Later, Chuang Tzu’s funeral, and Chapter 77 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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April 12, 2020 Show 67 – Chuang Tzu’s Greatest Hits and Chapter 67
Tod and Dr. T go through a list of Chuang-Tzu’s most memorable, profound, and funny quotes. Also, chapter 67 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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April 05, 2020 Show 66 — Coronavirus, Free Will, and Chapter 80
Dr. Totton provides some practices to help people dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss the Taoist idea of free will and break down chapter 80 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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February 10, 2020 Show 65 — Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law’ and Chapter 65
The dynamic duo of Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law.’ They also take a look into chapter 65 of the “Tao Te Ching” and touch on a controversial practice known as “sunning.”
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January 27, 2020 Show 64 — Gratitude and Chapter 64
Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how gratitude can dramatically improve our lives. Also, they dive deep into Chapter 64 of the “Tao Te Ching” and discuss how it relates to achieving goals.
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January 13, 2020 Show 63 — Chuang Tzu’s Self-Transformation Through Oblivion
Tod and Dr. Totton review Livia Kohn’s translation of Chuang Tzu to understand how to reach the ultimate state of oblivion. Also, there’s some drama at the weed shop outside the Taoist temple.
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December 10, 2019 Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41
A listener writes in asking about how to “confront darkness.” Later, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Chapter 41 of the “Tao Te Ching” and the art of “not joining the 27 Club.”
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