Solala Towler’s previous collection of Taoist stories, Tales From the Tao, has been published in six editions and three languages. This new volume is a continuation of that successful book. Once again, Solala has taken two thousand year old stories from the Taoist tradition and opened up their narratives and given them new life.

These ancient stories have much to teach us about living in the world in a balanced and open-hearted fashion. Even though they are from an ancient time and another culture, they have so much to offer us here in the West. That’s because they talk about universal truths in simple and easy to understand ways.

Taoism is a 5,000 year old spiritual tradition from China. It has been a path of balance and harmony for the Chinese people up to modern times. Yet its teachings and truths work for Westerners just as well. In these modern times of fragmentation and societal disorder the teachings in these stories can give us a deeper perspective on the human journey. In its tales of cripples, magical birds, teaching dreams, eccentric teachers, and master butchers we can find much wisdom and advice on how to live out own lives here in the 21st Century.

Praise for Tales From the Tao:

“This book is a wonderful collection of Taoist parables and insight. These

stories can hold lessons for anyone of any persuasion. I found the book

to be a vital tool of introspection. I recommend it to anyone interested

in the Tao.”

“This is a wonderful little book! The stories and

poems from these great teachers help bring the Tao to life. Many of the

ancient stories that have survived are extremely brief, even cryptic.

The author/compiler has taken literary license to fill many of these

stories out and make them more accessible to the modern reader.”

“This book is well written and easy to read. I use it as a morning meditation before I leave for work.”

“It was another enjoyable book about Taoist thinking. The stories make Taoist thinking easier to put into everyday life.”

“A story can convey so much more meaning than dry theory. For teenagers in

particular, it is much easier to convey a point through a story when I

teach meditation. This is of course how teachers have taught through the

ages. However, finding suitable material can be a challenge.”