Living Tao

Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment

Non-Fiction - Religion/Philosophy
288 Pages
Reviewed on 01/14/2016
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Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite

Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment by Ilchi Lee is a book about Tao and how it affects your life. I have always been fascinated with Tao and how to apply it to life. This “way” of living is often described as an unattainable Nirvana. Here, Tao is believable, achievable and livable. Ilchi Lee explains this profound topic in a very simple and easy to remember manner. Sometimes books written on such topics can be dry and boring; however, this book kept me engaged till the end. It made me want to read it.

The book contains Lee's perspective of Tao and that is both enlightening and impressive. If there are some things about Tao you don’t understand, I would recommend reading this book because this will clear up your confusion in the best possible way. Also, Ilchi Lee uses different belief and life systems to support his view. For example, he showed the compatibility of Chakra and Tao while talking about the human body. This book will definitely help you understand your body, and how you can control it and make your life better.

After reading this book, my mind was in Zen mode. My thinking became clearer, my reflection was better, and I had a feeling of calm tranquility that was oddly peaceful. After living the past few days in a bout of indecision and depression, this book helped me understand myself and make my life a little better (or helped me make a resolution to do so).

Ray Simmons

I think there is nothing more worthwhile than trying to understand and live a life dedicated to the principles of Tao. Such a life would be both complex and simple. I have discussed Tao with people on two continents, people from four different countries and cultures. Ilchi Lee has described the journey of discovery in a thoughtful, easy to follow book that lays out the principles of Tao in a practical way that everyone can grasp and begin to apply to their daily life. Many people, from all parts of the world and various segments of society, seek answers to the great questions of life, and Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment is a great place to start that journey.

Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment is laid out in a logical format that everyone can follow. Chapter by chapter, the author discusses critical aspects of the ancient Korean Tao tradition while adding personal insights and explanations on how Tao can help deal with modern life. From seeing the Tao to dreaming of the Tao world, the Tao principles are laid out for the reader to follow and finally comprehend. I think this book will be a great help to a lot of people on their personal journey. It is a great, informative read and a very interesting book, whether you are seeking enlightenment or just want to learn something new. People from all walks of life, all levels of education, and all ages, can learn something from this great book.

Gisela Dixon

Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment by Ilchi Lee is a simply written, practical book on the principles of Tao and what it means to practice and live it in daily life. Written by Ilchi Lee, who has already authored several well-known books on related subjects, Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment focuses specifically on the true meaning of Tao and what it truly means in his experience. The introduction provides an overview of what to expect and draws on Ilchi Lee’s own personal experiences and Korean concepts such as Sundo, which is Korea’s ancient concept of mind-body training. Living Tao is broken down into several chapters with subjects that cover death, reincarnation, past lives, the unconscious and the soul, the limits of the physical body, etc. Each of the chapters then elaborates on a specific topic and how it is all interconnected through the principles of Tao.

The writing is direct, simple, and is written in a student-teacher style. Along with the principles of spirituality and other-worldliness that permeate the book, the focus is also kept on how to live practically in the daily world and how to apply those principles in your daily life. I particularly enjoyed the chapters on death, meaning of life, and reincarnation. Indeed, Living Tao: Timeless Principles for Everyday Enlightenment by Ilchi Lee is a book that one can pick up and start reading from anywhere or read more than once. This is my first time reading one of Ilchi Lee’s books and it probably won’t be the last.