Books

Books for readers who want to take the reflective side of the work further.

These books sit beside the classes rather than inside them. They are for people who want to spend more time with Taoist ideas, contemplative reading, and the quieter philosophical side of the path.

Why books

Reading gives the philosophy more room to unfold

Tai Chi and Qi Gong are learned through the body, but books give space for a different kind of contact: reflection, image, story, and language that can work slowly over time.

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The Flow of Life: 365 Days with Tao

A year-long Taoist reflection book designed around balance, stillness, and daily practice.

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Little Panda Learns the Tao

A gentle introduction to Taoist ideas for children through nature, rhyme, and story.

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The Silicon Sage

An exploration of the Tao Te Ching through the lens of artificial intelligence and modern interpretation.

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The Rhyming Tao

A poetic rendering of the Tao Te Ching that aims to keep the spirit of the text while making it easier to carry in memory.

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Uncharted Waters

A reflective story about choice, resilience, and the inner space between stimulus and response.

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Embracing Life's Journey

A modern guide to personal growth through the I Ching, written to make ancient wisdom more accessible.

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Ask about Friday, paid private lessons, or a possible group in your town. Tell me which option interests you, where you live and when you are available. You do not need to book to join the free Friday community class.

  • Teacher: James Godwin
  • Location: Sedgefield, Garden Route, Western Cape
  • Free Friday community class: Fridays, 7:00am to 8:00am
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