The dynamic duo of Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Alan Watts&#8217; &#8216;Backwards Law.&#8217; They also take a look into chapter 65 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and touch on a controversial practice known as &#8220;sunning.&#8221;  <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-592-1" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tao-Show-65-FINAL.mp3?_=1" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tao-Show-65-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tao-Show-65-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/esPcrN9rlM4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

The dynamic duo of Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Alan Watts&#8217; &#8216;Backwards Law.&#8217; They also take a look into chapter 65 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and touch on a controversial practice known as &#8220;sunning.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Tao-Show-65-FINAL.mp3 

What's This Tao All About?

Show 65 — Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law’ and Chapter 65

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how gratitude can dramatically improve our lives. Also, they dive deep into Chapter 64 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and discuss how it relates to achieving goals. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-586-2" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-64-FINAL.mp3?_=2" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-64-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-64-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/3FFoAMfzzCU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how gratitude can dramatically improve our lives. Also, they dive deep into Chapter 64 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and discuss how it relates to achieving goals. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-64-FINAL.mp3 

Show 64 — Gratitude and Chapter 64

Tod and Dr. Totton review Livia Kohn&#8217;s translation of Chuang Tzu to understand how to reach the ultimate state of oblivion. Also, there&#8217;s some drama at the weed shop outside the Taoist temple. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-581-3" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-63-FINAL.mp3?_=3" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-63-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-63-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/Fm2WLiNRSIc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Tod and Dr. Totton review Livia Kohn&#8217;s translation of Chuang Tzu to understand how to reach the ultimate state of oblivion. Also, there&#8217;s some drama at the weed shop outside the Taoist temple. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tao-Show-63-FINAL.mp3 

Show 63 — Chuang Tzu’s Self-Transformation Through Oblivion

A listener writes in asking about how to &#8220;confront darkness.&#8221; Later, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Chapter 41 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and the art of &#8220;not joining the 27 Club.&#8221; <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-572-4" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tao-Show-62-FINAL.mp3?_=4" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tao-Show-62-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tao-Show-62-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/susEC733PRM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

A listener writes in asking about how to &#8220;confront darkness.&#8221; Later, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Chapter 41 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and the art of &#8220;not joining the 27 Club.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tao-Show-62-FINAL.mp3 

Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41

Dr. Totton explains how we can live a more simple, fulfilling life by reducing our karmic footprints. Also, Chapter 48 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-567-5" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-61.mp3?_=5" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-61.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-61.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/DxVUKNKm9TM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton explains how we can live a more simple, fulfilling life by reducing our karmic footprints. Also, Chapter 48 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-61.mp3 

Show 61 — Karmic Footprints and Chapter 48

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoist philosophy can help us manage our desires and gain self-control. Later, chapter 29 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-561-6" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-60-FINAL.mp3?_=6" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-60-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-60-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/KBfMg-gg9_A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoist philosophy can help us manage our desires and gain self-control. Later, chapter 29 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Tao-Show-60-FINAL.mp3 

Show 60 — Desire and Chapter 29

Dr. Totton uses his vast knowledge of psychology and the Tao to discuss anxiety. Also, a few chapters from the good book. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-555-7" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tao-Show-59-FINAL.mp3?_=7" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tao-Show-59-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tao-Show-59-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/bsAlmSl8Hu4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton uses his vast knowledge of psychology and the Tao to discuss anxiety. Also, a few chapters from the good book. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Tao-Show-59-FINAL.mp3 

Show 59 — Tao of Anxiety, Chapters 58 and 63

Get to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-550-8" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Show-58-FINAL.mp3?_=8" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Show-58-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Show-58-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/jabAQ1xvCJk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Get to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Show-58-FINAL.mp3 

Show 58 — Lieh-Tzu and Chapters 50 and 56

&#8220;The Empty Boat&#8221; is a powerful parable by Chuang-Tzu, Dr. Totton and Tod take a deep dive to figure out what it means. Later, a listener asks a question about prayer. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-545-9" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Show-57-FINAL.mp3?_=9" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Show-57-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Show-57-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/wEqwTB9GtGU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

&#8220;The Empty Boat&#8221; is a powerful parable by Chuang-Tzu, Dr. Totton and Tod take a deep dive to figure out what it means. Later, a listener asks a question about prayer. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Show-57-FINAL.mp3 

Show 57 — The Empty Boat

On this show we discuss what Lao Tzu has to say about happiness and delve semi-deep into chapters 46 and 47 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-540-10" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tao-Show-56-FINAL.mp3?_=10" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tao-Show-56-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tao-Show-56-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/kZs1kVWWHds" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

On this show we discuss what Lao Tzu has to say about happiness and delve semi-deep into chapters 46 and 47 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Tao-Show-56-FINAL.mp3 

Show 56 — The Tao of Happiness and Chapters 46 and 47

Dr. Totton digs deep into psychologist Carl Jung and his deep connection to the Tao. Later, we crack open the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and investigate Chapter 44. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-536-11" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-55-FINAL.mp3?_=11" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-55-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-55-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/8StWLI3aMDk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton digs deep into psychologist Carl Jung and his deep connection to the Tao. Later, we crack open the &#8220;Tao Te Ching&#8221; and investigate Chapter 44. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-55-FINAL.mp3 

Show 55 — The Tao of Carl Jung and Chapter 44

Dr. Totton and Tod consult the wisdom of &#8220;The Big Lebowski&#8221;-inspired &#8220;Dude De Ching&#8221; to discuss societal organization and chapter 35 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; Also, a listener writes in asking how to feel the Tao. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-530-12" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-54-FINAL.mp3?_=12" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-54-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-54-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/8I49zqQ9o8c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton and Tod consult the wisdom of &#8220;The Big Lebowski&#8221;-inspired &#8220;Dude De Ching&#8221; to discuss societal organization and chapter 35 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; Also, a listener writes in asking how to feel the Tao. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Show-54-FINAL.mp3 

Show # 54 — Feeling the Tao, Dude and Chapters 35 and 43

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Tzu-Jan which is known as the &#8220;heart of the Tao&#8221; and give some Taoist perspective on the environment. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-525-13" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-53-FINAL.mp3?_=13" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-53-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-53-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/HRG4OQtQL9I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Tzu-Jan which is known as the &#8220;heart of the Tao&#8221; and give some Taoist perspective on the environment. http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-53-FINAL.mp3 

Show # 53 — The Environment and Tzu-Jan

What is the basis for Taoist morality? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the moral principals of Taoist thought. Later, an examination of Chapter 28 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-517-14" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-52-FINAL.mp3?_=14" /><a href="http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-52-FINAL.mp3">http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-52-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/7tIrHxoMwiE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

What is the basis for Taoist morality? Dr. Totton and Tod take a look into the moral principals of Taoist thought. Later, an examination of Chapter 28 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Tao-Show-52-FINAL.mp3 

Show # 52 — Taoist Morality and Chapter 28

Dr. Totton shares some techniquesto help us cleanse our minds and free ourselves from attachment. Later, Chapter 45 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; Right click to download <a href="http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-Mind-Cleaning-Karma-and-Life.pdf">The Mind, Cleaning, Karma, and Life</a>. <audio class="wp-audio-shortcode" id="audio-473-15" preload="none" style="width: 100%;" controls="controls"><source type="audio/mpeg" src="http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tao-Show-51-FINAL.mp3?_=15" /><a href="http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tao-Show-51-FINAL.mp3">http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tao-Show-51-FINAL.mp3</a></audio> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhatsThisTaoAllAbout/~4/irTiDB7RbFI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

Dr. Totton shares some techniquesto help us cleanse our minds and free ourselves from attachment. Later, Chapter 45 of the &#8220;Tao Te Ching.&#8221; Right click to download The Mind, Cleaning, Karma, and Life. http://whatsthistao.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Tao-Show-51-FINAL.mp3 

Show # 51 — Psychic Cleansing and Chapter 45

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