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In An Introduction to Daoism, ordained Daoist priest Gregory Ripley reveals a lesser-known treasure of spiritual practice: mindfulness verses drawn from centuries-old Daoist texts. Ripley provides historical context and commentary that reveals how uniquely fresh and relevant the Daoist view is in our contemporary world.
Drawing from two traditional texts, The Precepts of Initial Perfection and The 58 Prayers of Great Clarity, Ripley offers a complete framework for cultivating presence, compassion, and harmony with the natural world. He presents a full day's spiritual routine--from waking to sleeping--integrating meditation, altar setup and use, and embodied practices (sitting, lying down, walking, and standing), appealing to those seeking a holistic and grounded approach to Daoism beyond just philosophy.
With historical context and contemporary insights, this wise and accessible guide empowers you to integrate authentic Daoist practice into daily life, moment by moment, returning to your true self and walking the path of the ancient sages.
Gregory Ripley is a nature and forest therapy guide and an ordained Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen Longmen tradition, receiving the Daoist name Li Guan (理觀). He is the author of The Hundred Remedies of the Tao (Inner Traditions, 2023). He is also a trained acupuncturist and lives in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife and two daughters.
Author of several books of creative nonfiction and poetry, Heidi Barr writes at the intersection of wellness, spirituality, and nature connection. She works as a provider of spiritual care for the recovery community and lives with her family on Dakota land in rural Minnesota, where they tend a large vegetable garden, explore nature, and do their best to live simply. Learn more at heidibarr.com.
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