Tao Te Ching: Offering a Way Forward

A weekly discussion, contemplation and meditation based on The Tao Te Ching.

Facilitated by Ronald E. Moor

 $10 per session

“When a nation values wealth and status, its citizens are easily controlled by their desires and their fears. When we learn to value simple things and are not enticed by power, we can open the hearts of people to the joy of ordinary life.” Tao Te Ching Verse 3

The Tao Te Ching first emerged in a time of great chaos in ancient China, 2,500 years ago. It is not a religion but a philosophy of being calling us to live in harmony with all of creation. It is “the way less traveled” that has re-emerged in our time as an antidote to the great challenges we are facing.

There are 81 short, pithy sayings to the Tao, an instruction booklet to a more simple and harmonious life. Every Wednesday morning from 10:15 – Noon, Ron Moor will facilitate a time of discussion, sharing and meditation with our focus on one of the verses. We will begin with Verse 1.

Ron will email all who sign up a translation of the verse for the week. You will receive the Weekly Tao verse at no charge every week regardless if you choose to be present for a particular session or not. Then you choose if you wish to participate for that weeks discussion and meditation, through Zoom.

The Zoom Link, handouts, and circle graphic is sent out the Tuesday afternoon before the session. If you register by 3pm each Tuesday we will receive your name in time to get you added to the circle graphic.

For a truly excellent introduction to The Tao, here is a link to an article by Ursula K. LeGuin.