The Activist's Tao Te Ching
The Activist's Tao Te Ching
William Martin
Alice Walker
A recent inspiration. - Alice Walker
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The Activist's Tao Te Ching

The Activist's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution

William Martin
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William Martin
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In an era teeming with unrest and a thirst for change, William Martin offers a beacon of hope and wisdom with "The Activist's Tao Te Ching." Diving into the ancient depths of Taoist philosophy, Martin reimagines the serene teachings of the Tao Te Ching as a powerful manifesto for the modern activist. With a world in turmoil, he extracts from the Tao not just peace and introspection, but a revolutionary call to action against greed, power, and injustice. Through his visionary interpretation, Martin transforms these timeless verses into a guide for healing and resilience, advocating for a return to 'natural virtue' as a means to restore balance to our planet and our lives. Martin's work is a testament to the potent force that is simplicity and the subversive power of flexibility, as taught by the Tao. "The Activist's Tao Te Ching" challenges readers to channel their anger and frustration into a peaceful yet profound rebellion. It promises that in the face of injustice, justice is not just possible but inevitable. Martin reassures us that from the wounds of hate and fear, can emerge the greatest acts of love, courage, and serenity. This book is not only an interpretation but a call to arms, inviting all who yearn for change to embrace the Taoist way of flowing with life's currents, turning their passion into a force for genuine transformation.

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Released
2016
12 Apr
Length
128
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A recent inspiration. - Alice Walker
A movement that has no enemy? Must there be some “evildoer” we oppose? Can we oppose systems, habits, and structures without personifying them? Why create a personal enemy? The true “enemy” is the conditioned mind-set that oppresses all of us.
— William Martin, The Activist's Tao Te Ching

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