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A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a Tao Master and curious writer.
Episódios
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Show 67 – Chuang Tzu’s Greatest Hits and Chapter 67
12/04/2020Tod 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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Show 66 — Coronavirus, Free Will, and Chapter 80
05/04/2020Dr. 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.” Right click to download a .doc of Dr. Totton’s”10-Day Gong.” >>
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Show 65 — Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law’ and Chapter 65
10/02/2020The 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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Show 64 — Gratitude and Chapter 64
27/01/2020Dr. 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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Show 63 — Chuang Tzu’s Self-Transformation Through Oblivion
13/01/2020Tod 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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Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41
10/12/2019A 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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Show 61 — Karmic Footprints and Chapter 48
25/11/2019Dr. Totton explains how we can live a more simple, fulfilling life by reducing our karmic footprints. Also, Chapter 48 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 60 — Desire and Chapter 29
11/11/2019Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoist philosophy can help us manage our desires and gain self-control. Later, chapter 29 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 59 — Tao of Anxiety, Chapters 58 and 63
22/09/2019Dr. Totton uses his vast knowledge of psychology and the Tao to discuss anxiety. Also, a few chapters from the good book.
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Show 58 — Lieh-Tzu and Chapters 50 and 56
07/09/2019Get to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon.
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Show 57 — The Empty Boat
26/08/2019“The Empty Boat” is a powerful parable by Chuang-Tzu, Dr. Totton and Tod take a deep dive to figure out what it means. Later, a listener asks a question about prayer.
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Show 56 — The Tao of Happiness and Chapters 46 and 47
29/06/2019On this show we discuss what Lao Tzu has to say about happiness and delve semi-deep into chapters 46 and 47 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show 55 — The Tao of Carl Jung and Chapter 44
21/06/2019Dr. Totton digs deep into psychologist Carl Jung and his deep connection to the Tao. Later, we crack open the “Tao Te Ching” and investigate Chapter 44.
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Show # 54 — Feeling the Tao, Dude and Chapters 35 and 43
03/06/2019Dr. Totton and Tod consult the wisdom of “The Big Lebowski”-inspired “Dude De Ching” to discuss societal organization and chapter 35 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Also, a listener writes in asking how to feel the Tao.
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Show # 53 — The Environment and Tzu-Jan
25/03/2019Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Tzu-Jan which is known as the “heart of the Tao” and give some Taoist perspective on the environment.
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Show # 52 — Taoist Morality and Chapter 28
11/03/2019What is the basis for Taoist morality? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the moral principals of Taoist thought. Later, an examination of Chapter 28 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show # 51 — Psychic Cleansing and Chapter 45
04/12/2018Dr. Totton shares some techniquesto help us cleanse our minds and free ourselves from attachment. Later, Chapter 45 of the “Tao Te Ching.” Right click to download The Mind, Cleaning, Karma, and Life.
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Show # 50 — The Meaning of Life and Chapter 38
19/11/2018From a Taoist perspective, what is the meaning of life? Dr. Totton and Tod attempt to address this massive question in under 20 minutes. Later, chapter 38 of the “Tao Te Ching” a verse that Dr. Totton refers to as a “power chapter.”
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Show # 49 — Your True Self and Chapter 27
05/11/2018How do you really find your “true self”? Does such a thing really exist? Dr. Totton and Tod examine the idea from a Taoist perspective.
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Show #48 – 10-Day Gong and Listener Mail
26/08/2018Dr. Totton has created a ten-day gong to help people become more in touch with themselves and the Tao. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod answer a listener’s question about being in tune with reality. Right click to download a .doc of Dr. Totton’s”10-Day Gong.” >>