The Tao of Learning: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age

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ISBN: 9780893342227 | 089334222X
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 11/1/1993

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An exploration of the elusive nature of learning and teaching, this adaptation of the Tao discusses the various phases of intellectual growth, the roles of student and mentor, and how to express, receive, and consider knowledge. The Tao is an ancient foundation of wisdom, and its timeless guidance can discover an infinite capacity for resourcefulness and wisdom within each of us.

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Introduction	p. 1
Meaning of Tao	p. 3
Teaching Without Words	p. 5
Not Doing	p. 7
Foundations	p. 9
Neutrality	p. 11
Openness	p. 13
Letting Go/Being Present	p. 15
Authenticity/Flowing Like Water	p. 17
Knowing When to Stop	p. 19
No Expectations	p. 21
Emptiness	p. 23
Inner and Outer Vision	p. 25
Success	p. 27
Relaxing	p. 29
The Teacher's Teachers	p. 31
Sharing Power/Empowerment	p. 33
Midwife Teacher	p. 35
Order in Chaos	p. 37
Being Centered	p. 39
Teaching Wisdom	p. 41
At One With the Tao	p. 43
Paradox	p. 45
Being Quiet	p. 47
Trying Too Hard	p. 49
Before the Beginning	p. 51
Staying Grounded	p. 53
Being Flexible	p. 55
The Yin/Yang of Learning	p. 57
A Time for All Things	p. 59
Conflict in the Learning Environment	p. 61
Discipline	p. 63
Harmony	p. 65
Know Thyself	p. 67
Greatness	p. 69
Simplicity	p. 71
Strong and Weak	p. 73
Doing Less	p. 75
Exceptional Teaching	p. 77
A Teacher's Power	p. 79
Time Out	p. 81
Good, Better, Best	p. 83
Creating	p. 85
Gentleness	p. 87
Contentment	p. 89
Being Foolish	p. 91
Fear	p. 93
Being in the Present	p. 95
Non-interference	p. 97
Trust	p. 99
Beginnings and Endings	p. 101
Connections	p. 103
The Source	p. 105
Possessions	p. 107
Passing It On: Each One, Teach One	p. 109
Like a Newborn Baby: Beginner's Mind	p. 111
Integrity	p. 113
Doing Less is Doing More	p. 115
Unfolding: Being an Example	p. 117
Moderation	p. 119
Natural Process	p. 121
Humility	p. 123
Making Mistakes	p. 125
Taking Risks	p. 127
Life Cycles	p. 129
Not Knowing: Theory and Practice	p. 131
Teaching from the Back of the Classroom	p. 133
Qualities for Learning: Simplicity, Patience, Compassion	p. 135
Cooperation/Collaboration	p. 137
Respect	p. 139
Ordinary Wisdom	p. 141
Not Pretending (Wounded Healer)	p. 143
Inspiration	p. 145
Courage to Decide	p. 147
Grading (Natural Consequences)	p. 149
Trust in the Learning Environment	p. 151
Soft and Hard	p. 153
Behind the Scenes	p. 155
Being Gentle to Overcome	p. 157
Failure As Opportunity	p. 159
Freedom (Love)	p. 161
Truthfulness (Natural Rewards)	p. 163
Bibliography	p. 164
Author's Note	p. 165
Acknowledgements	p. 165
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The Tao of Learning: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age

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