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Show 61 — Karmic Footprints and Chapter 48
25 november 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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 november 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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
23 september 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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
7 september 2019
Beluister deze afleveringGet to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon.
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Show 57 — The Empty Boat
26 augustus 2019
Beluister deze aflevering“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
30 juni 2019
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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 juni 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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
3 juni 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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 maart 2019
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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 maart 2019
Beluister deze afleveringWhat 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
4 december 2018
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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 november 2018
Beluister deze afleveringFrom 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
5 november 2018
Beluister deze afleveringHow 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 augustus 2018
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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.” >> Lees meer
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Show # 47 – Peace in Chaos, Chapter 10, More Alan Watts
12 augustus 2018
Beluister deze afleveringTod and Dr. Totton finish up their discussion on Alan Watts’Tao: The Watercourse Way, reply to a listener who’s having trouble living in these chaotic times, and break open Chapter 10 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Show # 46 — Alan Watts’ ‘Tao: The Watercourse Way’ and Chapter 9
30 juli 2018
Beluister deze afleveringAlan Watts was one of the first major Taoist philosophers in the Western world. Here, Tod and Dr. Totton dig deep into his book, Tao: The Watercourse Way. Later, they crack open the Tao Te Ching to examine chapter 9.
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Show # 45 – The Tao of Love and Chapter 39
15 mei 2018
Beluister deze afleveringOn this show, we talk address a subject that isn’t often referenced in “The Tao Te Ching”: Love. Later, Tod and Dr. Totton discuss Chapter 39 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show #44 — “The Te of Piglet” and Chapter 25
30 april 2018
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod crack open the pages of “The Te of Piglet,” Benjamin Hoff’s sequel to the “Tao of Pooh.” Later they dissect chapter 25 of the “Tao Te Ching.”
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Show #43 — The Tao of Anarchy
16 april 2018
Beluister deze afleveringWas Lao Tzu an anarchist? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the politics of the “Tao Te Ching” on episode 43. “Anarchism and Taoism” by Josh
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Show # 42 — Death, Forgiveness, and Chapter 24
11 februari 2018
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod open the show with the story of a dying man who found strength in the final months of life through the Tao. Later, a listener has questions about forgiveness and Chapter 24 of the Tao Te Ching. “Accepting Cancer’s Challenges with a Little Help from the ‘Tao Te Ching'” by Jeffrey […] Lees meer
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Show # 41 — Chapter 13 and The Last Jedi
28 januari 2018
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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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Show # 40 – Balance and Chapter 23
15 januari 2018
Beluister deze afleveringWhat 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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Show # 39 – Zen and Taoist Perspective on Knowledge
3 oktober 2017
Beluister deze afleveringTod’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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Show # 38 – Tao of Creativity and Chapter 19
20 september 2017
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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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Show # 37 — Chapters 11 and 18
4 september 2017
Beluister deze afleveringTod 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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Show # 36 – Chapter 6, Listener Mail, Taoist Priests
30 juni 2017
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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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Show # 35 – The Western Mind, Taoist History, and Chapter 4
12 juni 2017
Beluister deze afleveringOn 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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34 — Digital Detatchment
31 mei 2017
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod try and help a listener who’s addicted to social media. Plus, Tod has some great news about a potential guest. Brian Diedrick’s Digital Detachment blog
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Show # 33 — The Essence of Tao and Listener Mail
27 maart 2017
Beluister deze afleveringWhat 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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Show # 32 — 10% Happier and Te
13 maart 2017
Beluister deze afleveringDr. 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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Show 31 — The Tao of Pooh
27 februari 2017
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod discuss The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff’s book that introduced the Western world to the Tao. Later, Chapter 25 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Show 30 — Martial Arts and Christianity
21 december 2016
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod clear out their listener mailbox by answering some questions on martial arts and how Taoism, relates to Christianity.
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Show 29 — Chuang Tzu and Indoctrinating Your Kids
6 december 2016
Beluister deze afleveringOur show opens with a discussion about indoctrinating children into Taoism. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod crack open Chuang Tzu’s Inner Chapters to talk about his thoughts on what it means to be the “True Man.”
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Show 28 — Tao Te Trump
21 november 2016
Beluister deze afleveringThe election of Donald Trump as president of the U.S. has sent shock waves though the world. So Dr. Totton and Tod share the Taoist perspective on political upheaval while working to better understand the Trump voter.
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Show 27 — Women in Taoism, Chapters 22 and 26
26 september 2016
Beluister deze afleveringShow 27 opens with a powerful email from a female listener with some questions about women and the Tao. Later, we dive deep into chapters 22 and 26 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Show 26 — Tod’s Top 15 Finale, Meditation and Creativity
13 september 2016
Beluister deze afleveringWe open our show with the final five of Tod’s top 15 favorite couplets from the Tao Te Ching. Later, Dr. Totton discusses the two different approaches to Taoist meditation: active and passive.
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Show 25 — Tod’s Top 15 and Listener Mail
29 augustus 2016
Beluister deze afleveringAfter scouring through the Tao Te Ching with a highlighter, Tod shares his top 15 favorite couplets from the book. Later, Dr. Totton answers an email from a listener who wants to be more like Lu Dongbin.
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Show 24 — Chapter 21 and Listener Mail
2 augustus 2016
Beluister deze afleveringOur show begins with an email from a listener in Spain who has questions about a major change in life. Later, Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Chapter 21 of the Tao Te Ching.
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Show 23 — Lu Dongbin and Chapter 20
18 juli 2016
Beluister deze afleveringWho is the mysterious Lu Dongbin? Dr. Totton and Tod look into the life and teachings of a Taoist immortal. Later, we discuss one of the most challenging chapters of The Tao Te Ching.
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Show 22 — Re-Igniting Your Practice and Disagreements
4 juli 2016
Beluister deze afleveringAfter the birth of his son, Tod asks Dr. Totton how he can get back into good Taoist habits. Later, a listener has some intriguing questions about how to handle disagreements and veganism.
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Show 21 — Chapters 16 and 14
31 mei 2016
Beluister deze afleveringOur show begins with an apology for a mishap that screwed up the audio on show 21. In this episode, Dr. Totton and Tod take on two very important chapters from the Tao Te Ching, 14 and 16. They also discuss how to develop empathy, dealing with difficult people, and an odd experience Tod had […] Lees meer
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Show 20 — Taoist Health and Tod Translates The Tao Te Ching
16 mei 2016
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton discusses the Taoist perspective on health and how one can find balance through multiple practices. Later, Tod shares his translation of the Tao Te Ching that he’s written for the common man. The show ends with a discussion of Chapter 12 of the Tao Te Ching. The Immortals Weekend is coming May 21 […] Lees meer
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Show 19 — Living in the Moment and Listener Mail
2 mei 2016
Beluister deze afleveringThe show opens with a question from a listener in Hawaii about how to raise a disciplined child. Later, Tod and Dr. Carl discuss one of the most important aspects of Eastern spirituality: living in the moment.
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Show 18 — Binary Thinking, Mirror Mind, and Chapter 19
18 april 2016
Beluister deze afleveringTod and Dr. Totton discuss how the Tao is an antidote for binary thinking and can help people free themselves from entrenched worldviews. Later, they discuss the concept of the “mirror mind” and Chapter 19 from the Tao Te Ching.
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Show 17 — Chuang Tzu pt. 2 and Chapter18
11 april 2016
Beluister deze afleveringTod cracks open Chaung Tzu’s Inner Chapters for another book report on the sacred Taoist text. We also discuss chapter 18 of the Tao Te Ching and personal energy.
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Show 16 — Listener Mail and Chapter 36
4 april 2016
Beluister deze afleveringDr. Totton and Tod open up the listener mailbag to discuss an important question about injustice from a listener in Australia. Later, we discuss Chapter 36 from the Tao Te Ching.
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Show 15 — Being and the I Ching
16 februari 2016
Beluister deze afleveringFor the first time on the show Dr. Carl and Tod discuss the meaning and importance of “being” and “non-being” as they relate to Taoism. Also, we discuss the the Taoist embrace of “flow” and the I Ching’s place in the Taoist cannon.
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Show 14 – Daily Taoist Practices and the Wu-Wei of Business
8 februari 2016
Beluister deze afleveringOur show opens with an article about how one can practically use the art of wu-wei in the business world. Later, Dr. Carl Totton reveals his three ways to cultivate the Tao on a daily basis.
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Show 13 – Chuang Tzu’s Inner Chapters
1 februari 2016
Beluister deze afleveringOn show 13, the ever-studious Tod Perry presents a book report on the first half of the seminal Taoist text Inner Chapters by Chuang Tsu. Here, we uncover the mystery of Tzu’s famous butterfly dream and discuss his timeless humor, insightful parables, and importance in the Taoist cannon. Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? […] Lees meer
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Show 12 – Chapter 81 and Qigong
30 november 2015
Beluister deze afleveringIn show 12, Dr. Carl and Tod discuss chapter 81 of the Tao Te Ching. They also go in depth on the practice of qigong and discuss other texts in the Taoist cannon besides the Tao Te Ching. Subscribe to What’s This Tao All About? on iTunes >> Episode Transcript Thank you everybody for listening […] Lees meer