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 ta...
31 Mai 20200s
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.”
18 Mai 20200s
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.”
12 Apr 20200s
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.” Right click to do...
5 Apr 20200s
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.”
10 Feb 20200s
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.
27 Jan 20200s
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.
13 Jan 20200s
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.”
10 Des 20190s
