What's This Tao All About?

By Tod PerryReligion & Spirituality Buddhism

What's This Tao All About? episodes

January 28, 2018 Show # 41 — Chapter 13 and The Last Jedi
On this episode, Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into chapter 13 of the Tao Te Ching to learn how to embrace disgrace. Also, some thoughts on the not-so-subtle Taoist messages in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
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January 15, 2018 Show # 40 – Balance and Chapter 23
What does Lao-Tzu mean when he talks about balance? Dr. Carl explains in our first episode of the new year. Tod and Dr. Totton also dig deep into Chapter 23 of “The Tao Te Ching.”
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October 03, 2017 Show # 39 – Zen and Taoist Perspective on Knowledge
Tod’s book review of “Zen and the Art of Archery” sparks a conversation about Zen. Later, Tod and Dr. Totton discuss what Lao Tzu means by “abandoning knowledge.”
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September 20, 2017 Show # 38 – Tao of Creativity and Chapter 19
Dr. Totten explore how the study of Taoism can help with creativity and dig deep into Chapter 19 of “The Tao Te Ching.”
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September 04, 2017 Show # 37 — Chapters 11 and 18
Tod is going through a major life change so he asks Dr. Totton for some Taoist perspective on the issue. Later, they dig deep into Chapters 11 and 18 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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June 30, 2017 Show # 36 – Chapter 6, Listener Mail, Taoist Priests
On episode 36, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how one becomes a Taoist priest. Later, they answer an email from a professional athlete and review Chapter 6 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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June 12, 2017 Show # 35 – The Western Mind, Taoist History, and Chapter 4
On episode 35, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoism acts as antidote for the Western mind. They also touch upon the history of Taoism and dig deep into chapter four of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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May 31, 2017 34 — Digital Detatchment
Dr. Totton and Tod try and help a listener who’s addicted to social media. Plus, Tod has some great news about a potential guest.
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March 27, 2017 Show # 33 — The Essence of Tao and Listener Mail
What is the Tao, really? Is it metaphorical, physical, metaphysical? Tod and Dr. Totton discuss. Later, some hard-hitting questions from the show’s listeners.
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March 13, 2017 Show # 32 — 10% Happier and Te
Dr. Carl Totton and Tod open the show with a discussion about ABC News‘ Anchor Dan Harris’ new book “10% Happier.” Later, they take another deep dive into the mysterious Taoist concept of Te.
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