Change Your Thoughts—Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars | 4,455 ratings

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Last update: 09-06-2024


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Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses, which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of our existence. The classic text of these 81 verses, called the Tao Te Ching or the Great Way, offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good.

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Top reviews from the United States

P D
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for daily reflection and spiritual growth
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
I often start my day with a reading from this book. In this way I have read the Tao Te Ching over many times. The book is attractive with nice illustrations in grey scale reminiscent of chinese paper cuts. The format is a chapter of the Tao Te Ching followed by a short essay by the author on his interpretation. My favorite part is the "live the Tao" paragraph that closes each section and poses a challenge to contemplate. There may be "purer" translations out there, but as a non-theist living in an overwhelmingly Christian area I appreciate any opportunity to connect with this silo of ancient wisdom.
Frances
5.0 out of 5 stars New perspective on life and dealing with it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2024
Wayne Dyer is so easy to understand and enjoyable to read!
Lazy-E 67
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023
AS only Dr Dyer can write, it is very informing and enlightening. Do yourself a favor and read this book and do as it suggests. He is never wrong, Rest in Peace, Dr Dyer!
Danny
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books ever
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
One of the best books I have ever read, ever!
C. Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding and Applying the Tao Te Ching
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2009
This book gives readers Mr. Dyer's take on the Tao Te Ching and how one might apply its teachings in life. Some may not like what he did with it, but it seemed to me to be a lot easier than trying to get through a more "philosophical" interpretation. The verses tend to be very "Zen" and an approach like Dyer's is very helpful to people (like me I'll admit) who don't want to spend a lifetime trying to decide if the Tao is "for them".

Overall, I liked the book. It starts out with some introductory material, then presents each of the 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching with an interpretation and a suggested application. There is an Epilogue which is a VERY worthwhile read - please do not skip it as it puts the whole book into perspective. I read only one of the 81 sections per day to allow time to digest what I read which is probably the best way to handle getting through the book.

Personally, I thought that the concepts presented relating to allowing and accepting things as they come up in life (the recent TV commercial for that cereal showing the surfer going with the wave and not fighting it comes to mind) and being less concerned about amassing material possessions are things to give some serious thought to adopting, at least to some extent. However, there seemed to be too much emphasis on taking a passive/going with the flow stance for my taste; bending like a palm tree when there is a hurricane seems the way to go, but the book suggested going MUCH further than this which I find questionable. These suggestions to passivity went on and on in a long section of the book which made me a little glad that I got to the end. Maybe I am just too Western for this (or just missed the point). Readers will have to decide this one for themselves.

I did like Mr. Dyer's book, The Power of Intention, and do enjoy watching him on TV. I recommend both - maybe a little more than the book reviewed here actually.
JB
5.0 out of 5 stars have read > 100 times.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
Wonderful book! Have read over and over. Never tire of the verses. Must read. Love his books. They are great
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5.0 out of 5 stars By reading this book it changed my life years ago and now
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2024
It changed my mind and life
Al Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars I’ve read almost everything written by Wayne Dyer and this stands out as one of his best works.
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
Lin Yutang, who was nominated for a Nobel Prize, said the Tao Te Ching was the one book, above all others, in Oriental literature that should be read. Dyer utilized ten translations of the Tao, from which he cobbled together his own verses. Then, he writes several pages of his thoughts and interpretations on each one. The Tao is a very profound book, very deep, and difficult to understand. Commentary is particularly helpful. I’ve read almost everything written by Wayne Dyer and this stands out as one of his best works. Wayne’s explanations bring the Tao to life and are understandable and inspirational. However, the text can be repetitive and appears to purport to somewhat of an agenda, based on ideas expressed in his previous writings. The reader is continually advised to surrender his/her ego, give away their possessions (at least, give something away), don’t talk so much, avoid being aggressive or confrontational and live simply and peacefully. This type of life is hard to juxtapose with contemporary American society. Yet, the Tao is meaningful, multilayered and mysterious. The challenge is to integrate and apply its teachings in one’s life; it is a volume to read again and again. It may be the most powerful book, I’ve ever experienced.

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