Book of the Heart

These inspirational and poetic teachings written by a modern Taoist master will be a compelling source of reflection for all those acquainted with the Tao-te Ching the Analects of Confucius the Buddhist sutras or the Zen poetry of Han Shan Basho and Ryokan. Loy Ching-Yuen stresses the importance of practice rather than speech or ideals. Viewing the heart as the center of right-mindedness and self-empowerment he teaches benevolence humility and meditation in a refreshing approach to living simply and honestly in the world.