Episodes

  • #1 - Introduction

    #1 - Introduction
    Oct 10 2020
    A welcome to Walking the Timeless Way, a podcast that explores the ancient text of daodejing and how to apply it to today's chaotic world.
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    33 mins
  • #2 - Chapter 62

    #2 - Chapter 62
    Oct 24 2020
    We discuss chapter 62 which explores themes of virtuous and non-virtuous people. What does a Daoist approach to the presidency look like?
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    1 hr
  • #3 - Chapter 63 - Virtue

    #3 - Chapter 63 - Virtue
    Nov 7 2020
    Chapter 63 is our focus. What is virtue and how do we make it come to life rather than just live as an idea in our head?
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    1 hr
  • #4 - Chapter 63 - Discernment

    #4 - Chapter 63 - Discernment
    Nov 14 2020
    Continuing to discuss chapter 63, we ask how discernment plays a part in Daoist virtue.
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    1 hr
  • #5 - Chapter 64 - Small Things

    #5 - Chapter 64 - Small Things
    Nov 28 2020
    In Chapter 64, Laozi tells us to ignore the small at our own peril. Whether avoiding huge problems, or accomplishing immense tasks, our focus must stay on what is small and minuscule.
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    55 mins
  • #6 - Chapter 64 - The Wisdom of Time and Timing

    #6 - Chapter 64 - The Wisdom of Time and Timing
    Dec 13 2020
    Continuing with Chapter 64, we discuss growth mindset and the journey of ten thousand miles. The wisdom of time and timing can be used by the Daoist to achieve great things.
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    58 mins
  • #7 - Chapter 65 - Mysterious Virtue and Society

    #7 - Chapter 65 - Mysterious Virtue and Society
    Dec 26 2020
    A reading and translation of chapter 65 followed by a discussion about mysterious virtue. Why is a certain type of knowledge destructive to society?
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    1 hr
  • #8 - Chapter 65 - What Knowledge Do We Need?

    #8 - Chapter 65 - What Knowledge Do We Need?
    Jan 16 2021
    Staying close to the concept of zhi（智）we examine what knowledge is useful to us. What did Laozi mean by this type of knowledge?
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    56 mins