What's This Tao All About?

Tod Perry

A lighthearted Taoism podcast hosted by a journalist and Tao philosopher.

#33 in the Top 100 buddhism All time chart

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

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02/10/20 • 2 min

The dynamic duo of Dr. Totton and Tod dig deep into Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law.’ They also take a look into chapter 65 of the “Tao Te Ching” and touch on a controversial practice known as “sunning.”

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Episode 2 – Busy Brags vs. the Art of Non-Doing

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09/06/15 • -1 min

Our show opens with a discussion about the perils of the persistent business pervasive in modern society. Later, Dr. Carl Totton discusses the Taoist principal of wu-wei or the “art of non-doing.” The show ends with a break down of Chapter Two of the Tao Te Ching, a rumination on appreciating polarity and mutual arising.

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Show 84 — Returning

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12/19/21 • -1 min

Dr. Totton shares how his training in Taoist practices has helped him overcome a series of strokes. Later, he shares his new acronym for decision-making in-the-moment, “L.E.A.P.”

Show 92 — Praise and Action vs. Non-Action

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01/02/25 • -1 min

Tod and George examine why Lao Tzu says that Tao cultivators should work without looking for praise. Later, Chuang Tzu’s Action vs. Non-Action and David Lynch teaches how to catch the big fish.

GoFundMe: Care for Dr. Carl Totton in His Final Days

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

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01/13/20 • -1 min

Tod and Dr. Totton review Livia Kohn’s translation of Chuang Tzu to understand how to reach the ultimate state of oblivion. Also, there’s some drama at the weed shop outside the Taoist temple.

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Show 62 — Listener Mail and Chapter 41

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12/10/19 • -1 min

A listener writes in asking about how to “confront darkness.” Later, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss Chapter 41 of the “Tao Te Ching” and the art of “not joining the 27 Club.”

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Show # 35 – The Western Mind, Taoist History, and Chapter 4

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06/12/17 • -1 min

On episode 35, Dr. Totton and Tod discuss how Taoism acts as antidote for the Western mind. They also touch upon the history of Taoism and dig deep into chapter four of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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Show 58 — Lieh-Tzu and Chapters 50 and 56

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09/07/19 • -1 min

Get to know a bit about the third most important author in the Taoist cannon.

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Show 31 — The Tao of Pooh

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02/27/17 • -1 min

Dr. Totton and Tod discuss The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff’s book that introduced the Western world to the Tao. Later, Chapter 25 of the Tao Te Ching.

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Show 72 — Social Aspects of Wu-Wei, Listener Mail, and Chapter 71

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08/24/20 • -1 min

Dr. Totton and Tod go over Edward Slingerland’s tips to incorporate wu-wei into your life. Later, a listener wants to know that the Tao would look like personified, and Chaptern71 of the “Tao Te Ching.”

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How many episodes does What's This Tao All About? have?

What's This Tao All About? currently has 97 episodes available.

What topics does What's This Tao All About? cover?

The podcast is about Spirituality, Buddhism, Religion & Spirituality, Budget, Podcast and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on What's This Tao All About??

The episode title 'Show 65 — Alan Watts’ ‘Backwards Law’ and Chapter 65' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on What's This Tao All About??

The average episode length on What's This Tao All About? is 3 minutes.

How often are episodes of What's This Tao All About? released?

Episodes of What's This Tao All About? are typically released every 14 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of What's This Tao All About??

The first episode of What's This Tao All About? was released on Aug 28, 2015.

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