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The power of the Tao has accompanied the author through the journey of his life, from pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism, Zhao applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life.
Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life.
This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
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The power of the Tao has accompanied the author through the journey of his life, from pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism, Zhao applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life.
Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life.
This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
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Profound and practical wisdom springs to life in this insightful account of the ancient and ever-present Taoist teachings. Qiguang Zhao’s gift as a storyteller combines with his deep understanding of Taoist principles to make this book enjoyable and instructive. -- Judith Blackstone, author of The Enlightenment Process
He may talk about doing nothing, but Qiguang Zhao seems to do everything, as he deftly weaves various strands of Eastern and Western wisdom. The result is a gem, worthy of interest to those inclined to think outside our ethnocentric boxes. -- James F. Fisher, Professor of Anthropology Royal Thimphu College, Bhutan
Humorous, simple, and profound, Do Nothing and Do Everything demonstrates the convincing usefulness of Taoism in contemporary society. Both an erudite writer and a philosophical illustrator, Qiguang Zhao has built three bridges in one stroke: the first between the ancient and the modern, the second between the East and the West, and the third between words and pictures. Once you open this book, you will be drawn across these bridges to a relaxing, comforting, and inspiring wonderland, where you will rest in nothing and fly in everything. -- Kang Liu, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Duke University
About the Author
Qiguang Zhao earned an M.A. in English and American Literature from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.He was born in Beijing, China, became Professor of Chinese at Carleton College, and frequently appeared on Chinese national television.
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Publisher : Paragon House; Illustrated edition (September 15, 2020)
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Paperback : 272 pages
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Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.75 x 7.75 inchesBest Sellers Rank: #943,387 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)#356 in Taoism (Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good readReviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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This is a very interesting book that is an easy read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Like any mystical or spiritual traditionReviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015
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While doing nothing doesn't mean doing nothing, it sounds so alien to the "western" mind. Like any mystical or spiritual tradition, one cannot get "it" by reading about it since all words are merely pointers. I have found that just asking the question "What is there for me to do right now?", I find myself doing things while doing nothing. Tai Chi often labels this as mind directed activity where there is no conflict or sense of force or effort. I would heartily recommend going beyond the book - which I found interesting to be sure - and make contact with someone (if you are lucky enough to find one) who lives this instead of knows about this. If the map looks great, the territory is quite something else.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So beautifully written, profound and life changing. Wish I had read it two years ago, it has been with me everyday......Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2010
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... "There is no absolute way of doing nothing," says Qiguang Zhao, the chair of the Asian languages and literature department at Carleton College, in Minnesota, and the author of Do Nothing & Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism (Paragon House; 2010). For some 2,500 years, Taoists have observed the benefits of doing nothing--an art they call wu wei. In modern times, Zhao says, we easily sacrifice too much of our well-being pursuing the familiar ideal of "faster, higher, stronger." A healthy counter-ideal, he says, is "slower, lower, and weaker."
And one good way to pursue this is to simply do nothing. When people are "caught in the worries of the future and the regrets of the past, they cannot appreciate the beauty of the present," Zhao says. "Wu wei is to break this chain."...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2022
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For those that love eastern philosophy this book has a lot of wisdom and is a great read. I highly recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent food for thought.Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2017
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This was an excellent and easy to read description of Wu Wei. The author passed away recently which seemed unexpected because he was such a healthy athlete. His other books seem interesting and must be out of print because they are much higher in cost. I might be interested in them but do not want to pay $85 for a paperback. Its unlikely they are in the local library. This book will give you something to think about.
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Qiguang Zhao’s Do Nothing & Do Everything: An Illustrated New Taoism is a chatty, comfortable exposition of Taoism.
Zhao uses a great many examples from everyday life; he is showing us, quite clearly, that Tao is about living. It is a philosophy or religion to take everywhere in existence, because the Tao, the Way, is everywhere in existence (and nowhere too, but that is another story).
Zhao’s book is a pleasant but sometimes corny read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book about LifeReviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014
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I bought this book in order to learn more about Taoism and its history. Zhao does cover that, but to my happy surprise the book is much more than a book about a religion---it is a book about how to live well. Zhao is an artist--with his drawings, and his poetic prose and his approach to life. To call it a "self help book" seems demeaning---it is more elegant and inspired than most such fare; but it truly did help me to smooth out a few bends in my personal life. Anyone who wants to live deliberately and happily would benefit from this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I adore this book. Very readable and is about ...Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2017
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I adore this book. Very readable and is about the true philosophical Taoism, not the pseudo-science body alchemy stuff. Very profound and worth every penny.
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Easy to read, gives a good understanding about Taoism and Confucianism. The drawings makes it even more interesting. Brings Taoism philosophy closer in an interesting way.Report
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The power of the Tao has accompanied the author through his journey as pupil during the Chinese Cultural Revolution to professor at an American liberal arts college. In Do Nothing and Do Everything he applies the ideas of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) to modern life. Do Nothing and Do Everything is supplemented by observations of American and Chinese life. Rich and humorous illustrations convey the subtle ideas that go beyond language and are re-created in the same style as the ones the author draws impromptu on the blackboard in his classes. This introduction to ancient Taoism is conveyed in a lighthearted and humorous manner. This illustrated new Taoism will answer the widespread thirst for an alternative approach to life, and a longing for health, tranquility, and spiritual liberation.
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At first glance, the Taoist concepts of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything) seem mutually exclusive. In this book, Mr. Zhao patiently and with gentle humor shows how Wu Wei and Wu Bu Wei are complementary, not contradictory; two equally necessary approaches, like the eastern symbol of the Yin and Yang.
Mr. Zhao clarifies that Wu Wei “is to follow the course of nature. It is confidence in the universe.” Wu Wei “is not refusing to do anything, it is refusing to do insignificant things. Wu Wei is efficiency...giving up secondary matters and aiming for the key matters.” On the other hand, Wu Bu Wei “is the creativity to build a good habit.” It is “leaving nothing undone.” Taoists strive to settle between the two, finding the right balance for the present moment.
One of the recurring themes of Mr. Zhao's exploration of Taoism is constant learning, but in the right way and with proper perspective. “In the present world,” he states, “we drown in information and starve for knowledge, We drown in expertise and starve for wisdom.” Anyone who has ever performed a Google search can attest to that! He encourages his readers to “be patient towards all that is unanswered in our heart, and to try to love the questions themselves.” I especially appreciated his injunction to “recognize your ignorance and know your limits” as a way to maintain humility and to remain open to learning more. He also cautions that “when we only follow what we know, and forget to follow what we feel, we can easily be lead down the wrong path.”
Taoism seems to present a consciously relaxed approach to life. For example, Mr Zhao asserts that “everything will resolve itself sooner or later. This is the way of the Tao. Walk through life without fear for the future or regret for the past.” It also urges kindness: “We should treat ourselves with the same forgiving compassion as we give others. Nothing in the world is without flaws, so be tender and kind to others and yourself when you or others stumble.” What a vital reminder for everyone, whether Buddhist, Taoist, Christian or any other faith!
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Explains Taoism in a very pragmatic fashion, which is unusual in the world of metaphor-laden Toaist texts. It explains in concrete words how "doing nothing" applies to breathing, eating, sleeping, work, fame, love, etc. Actually, it's kind of helpful to get the basics in this form even though it's not the first Taoist book I've read.
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This book explains the meaning of the philosophy of Tao by delving into the essence of Wu Wei (do nothing) and Wu Bu Wei (do everything.)
These two concepts should never be separated. Non-doing is NOT passive but rather a swimming with the current in the process of doing, instead of taking the road north in order to go to a southern destination. It is also the ideal of letting nature be a guide rather than a stumbling block of interference. Doing within the nature of something produces less stress and allows the process to become an achievement of non-doing. The goal is not the true prize. In reality the process is the actual achievement. The process of getting to the goal is where we learn and experience life.
"The most dangerous thing is not that you cannot grab the sword. It is that once you have it, you either break it, find that you do not like it, or use it for destruction. The moment a goal is achieved is the most dangerous time, because you may waste or even abuse the achievement you have worked for years to achieve."
We live our lives according to the goals we have set. Once the goal is in sight, before it is achieved, a new goal is seen as the ultimate achievement. If we follow a course that is in tune with nature, the path, even with all its obstacles, will be a relatively easy one. If we choose a path that disallows the natural flow of life we find ourselves swimming against a very strong opponent rather than enjoying the ride of the current.
This is only one example of the philosophy contained within these pages. I found much of the writings to be enlightening and helpful. Stress is an everyday occurrence of life and the sooner we accept how cause and effect enters into the picture it's easier to let go of things we have no control over and ride the current.
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Written by Q. Zhao - Chinese-American, this book is about the Taoist concept and theory that things and phenomena happen in a polemic space, employing opposites and dichotomy as ways of thinking around ones relation to everything. On/off, flow/block, accetance/resistance, small/large etc. He speaks in a straight forward, simple way on numerous topics close to heart; love, aging, sex etc. and always comes back to the basic premise that there is a time to do, and there is a time to non-do (Wu wei). A disarming, inspiring, light/heavy read.
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The very best explanation and how to apply the art of Wu Wei, which I've always wanted to understand and apply and now I finally am able.
Also one of the best Tao books I've ever read. This one is a keeper to refer to again and again over the years.
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I am personally very connected to taoist philosophy. I think the philosophy is one we could all adopt in today's crazy world and be happier for it. Zhao explains many aspects of taoism in a very tangible and relatable way, which is hard to do with such an abstract concept. I recommend this book to anyone starting to learn about taoism or trying to determine how taoism can fit into their daily life.
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The books gives great practical advise on how to incorporate taostic wisdom into ones daily life and live by taoistic principles. I would recommand it to everyone as a start to taoism, since it explains the basic principles in easy language and adds possible practical usage to make them more understandable.
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This book was everything that I was looking for: a pragmatic introduction to Taoism that focuses on the philosophy and not as much of the spirituality. I like how the text was arranged by topic and explained how the Tao can apply to each aspect of our lives.
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